DURGA-2 : Testing The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is reported to be testing a prototype of its DURGA-2 (Directionally Unrestricted Ray Gun Array) system. DURGA-2 damages or destroys its target using focused energy by means of lasers, microwaves or particle beams. These weapons have several advantages over conventional munitions. They transmit lethal force […]
GPS Spoofing
GPS Spoofing: Israel reportedly used GPS jamming to confuse Iran’s missile targeting teams ahead of Iran’s direct attack on Israel. This technique, similar to what the US allegedly did during India’s Kargil war in 1999, can hinder military operations by degrading GPS signals. The US initially employed “selective availability” to degrade GPS accuracy for India […]
CDP-SURAKSHA
CDP-SURAKSHA: The Central government has launched a new platform called CDP-SURAKSHA to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP). This will boost the growth of India’s horticulture sector, which contributes nearly one-third to the agriculture gross value addition (GVA). CDP-SURAKSHA: SURAKSHA stands for “System for Unified Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure […]
Regulatory Sandbox : TRAI
Regulatory Sandbox : TRAI The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued significant recommendations for customer onboarding and the oversight of the Regulatory Sandbox (RS). Eligibility for the RS in the Digital Communication Sector is limited to Indian nationals or entities, aiming to promote innovative technologies, services, use cases, and business models. Customer onboarding […]
Commonwealth Games : Malaysia Rejected To Host
Commonwealth Games : Malaysia Rejected To Host Malaysia rejected the offer to host the Commonwealth Games (CWG) citing short notice and insufficient funds. The Commonwealth Games (CWG) is a quadrennial international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations, which mostly consists of territories of the former British Empire. The Commonwealth is a collective […]
100 % FDI In Space Sector
100 % FDI In Space Sector: The Finance Ministry has notified amended rules under the Foreign Exchange Management Act to operationalise its earlier decision to allow up to 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) for the space sector. The new rules came into effect from April 16. The Union Cabinet had approved the amendment […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 19th April 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 19th April 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Gray Slender Loris
Gray Slender Loris: A Gray Slender Loris was rescued by forest officials in North Goa. Gray Slender Loris is a small primate native to India and Sri Lanka that lives in subtropical and tropical forests. Gray slender lorises are nocturnal hunters and foragers that use their large, forward-facing eyes to detect prey. They are insectivores […]
Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee : Annual Meet
Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee : Annual Meet India, through ISRO, aims to achieve debris-free space missions by 2030, as declared at the 42nd Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) annual meet. This initiative seeks the participation of all Indian space actors, governmental and non-governmental, to ensure long-term sustainability in outer space. ISRO has a […]
UNFPA State Of World Population Report
UNFPA State Of World Population Report: The United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) State of World Population – 2024 report revealed that India’s population is estimated to double in 77 years. India leads globally with an estimated population of 1.44 billion, followed by China at 1.425 billion. India’s population was recorded at 1.21 billion during the […]
