Semiconductor Shortage: There has been an abrupt and cascading shortage of semiconductors worldwide. Semiconductors are materials which have a conductivity between conductors (generally metals) and nonconductors or insulators (such as most ceramics). Semiconductors can be pure elements, such as silicon or germanium, or compounds such as gallium arsenide or cadmium selenide. Conductivity is the measure […]
Month: January 2022
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 3rd January 2022
Today Current Affairs: 3rd January 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 31st December 2021
Today Current Affairs: 31st December 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
The Quantum Computing Laboratory By Indian Army
The Quantum Computing Laboratory By Indian Army: The Indian Army has set up a Quantum Computing Laboratory and a centre for Artificial Intelligence in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. The Quantum Computing Laboratory has been established with the help of the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), to spearhead research and training in this key developing field. National […]
Consumer Protection Rules, 2021
Consumer Protection Rules, 2021: In exercise of provisions under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the Central Government has notified the Consumer Protection (Jurisdiction of the District Commission, the State Commission and the National Commission) Rules, 2021. The Act stipulates the pecuniary jurisdiction of each tier of consumer commission. The new rules revised pecuniary jurisdiction for […]
New Constitution To Tackle A “Climate And Ecological Emergency: Chile
New Constitution To Tackle A “Climate And Ecological Emergency: Chile The South American country of Chile has formed a Constitution Convention to write a new constitution to tackle a “climate and ecological emergency.” As climate catastrophes become inevitable, countries that are already struggling with resource depletion (water, in Chile’s case) are being forced to take […]
Global Cropland Expansion
Global Cropland Expansion: According to a new study, cropland area across the world increased 9% and cropland Net Primary Production (NPP) by 25% from 2003-2019. The growth was primarily due to agricultural expansion in Africa and South America. Cropland Area: Cropland is defined as ‘land used for annual and perennial herbaceous crops for human consumption, […]
Sankalp Smarak
Sankalp Smarak: In order to preserve this important event in history, a Sankalp Smarak was dedicated to the nation by Lt Gen Ajai Singh, Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), exactly 78 years after Netaji’s arrival on 29 Dec 2021. The Smarak is a tribute not only to the resolve of the soldiers of the […]
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA): Nagaland will continue to be a ‘disturbed area’ for another six months under the AFSPA as the condition of the state remained “dangerous,” a move which comes amid growing clamour for withdrawal of the special powers to the armed forces, especially after the death of 14 civilians earlier this […]
Tiangong Space Station
Tiangong Space Station: China, which is growing its presence in space, has complained to the UN detailing two alleged space incidents involving its Tiangong Space Station and two Starlink satellites from Elon Musk-founded aerospace firm, SpaceX. Both the U.S. and China are parties to the Outer Space Treaty, which is formally known as the ‘Treaty […]
