Context ∙ The Union Cabinet has approved Rs 4,797 crore research scheme The PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) to enhance the understanding of the Earth. About ∙ It encompasses five ongoing sub-schemes of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), namely: ∙ Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS); ∙ Ocean Services, Modelling Application, Resources and […]
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Current AffairsContext ∙ The Finance Minister announced a Rs 1 lakh crore fund to provide long-term, low-cost or zero-interest loans for research and development. What is deep technology? ∙ Deep tech refers to advanced and disruptive technologies that have the potential to trigger transformative change, and provide solutions for the future. ∙ The term is used
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Current AffairsContext ∙ Rotating black holes (a.k.a. Kerr black holes) have a unique feature: a region outside their outer event horizon called the ergosphere. What is a Black Hole? ∙ A black hole is an extremely dense object whose gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape it. ∙ A black hole does
Context ∙ During the Interim Budget 2024-25 presentation, the Finance Minister revealed a plan to create a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crore for the sunrise technologies. About: ∙ The goal is to encourage private investment in sunrise technologies and usher in a “golden era for our tech savvy youth”. ∙ The corpus will be
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Current AffairsContext ∙ The Karnataka government recently announced it will ensure a responsible gaming environment by pursuing ‘digital detox’ initiatives. ∙ The government plans to launch the detox initiative in collaboration with All India Game Developers’ Forum (AIGDF). Karnataka’s Digital detox initiative– The digital detox programme will focus on the time people spend in gaming and
In Context ∙ As per the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), POEM-3 has successfully achieved all its payload objectives. About ∙ The PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) is a space platform. ∙ It is a three-axis-attitude controlled platform with power generation and telecommand & telemetry capabilities, for supporting Payloads. ∙ It used the spent PS4
Context ∙ The first human patient has received an implant from brain-chip startup Neuralink recently. About ∙ Initial results show promising neuron spike detection. ∙ Spikes are activity by neurons, which the National Institute of Health describes as cells that use electrical and chemical signals to send information around the brain and to the body.
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Why in News Porgai Artisan Association Society, with 60 plus women, has been making and selling embroidered clothes to ensure that there is awareness about the art form and that it is passed onto the next generation.Important Points⦁ Origins in the Tamil Nadu region of India.⦁ Rooted in the cultural practices and traditions of the
Why in News A geoglyph in the form of a circle said to be 3,000 years old has been recently unearthed on the outskirts of Mudichu Thalapalli in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district of Telangana.Important Points⦁ It is a large design or motif (generally longer than 4 metres) produced on the ground and typically formed by clastic
Why in News October 31 is celebrated as National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas to remember and honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who played a big part in bringing different regions together to make India a united country after it became independent from British rule. Important Points ⦁ National Unity Day, also known as Rashtriya
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