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Completion of Genome India Project

In the news The completion of the ‘10,000 genome’ mapping under the Genome India Project marks a significant milestone in India’s quest to establish a comprehensive reference database of whole-genome sequences, representing the diverse genetic makeup of its population. About the Genome India Project Details Initiative Launched in 2020 by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and… Continue reading Completion of Genome India Project

Newfound ‘Obelisks’ join Viruses, Viroids as third unusual life form

In the news Recently identified by scientists at Stanford University, obelisks represent a distinct class of virus-like entities residing within the human body. What are Obelisks? Novel Discoveries: Recently identified, obelisks represent a distinct class of virus-like entities residing within the human body. Genetic Diversity: Comprising diverse RNA molecules, obelisks have pervaded both human and… Continue reading Newfound ‘Obelisks’ join Viruses, Viroids as third unusual life form

Grant Permanent Commission to Women: SC to Coast Guard

In the news: The Supreme Court emphasized the need for the Indian Coast Guard to grant Permanent Commission to women officers. Further, CJI too directed the Indian Coast Guard to consider it, indicating the court’s willingness to intervene if necessary. Context: Attorney-General highlighted operational difficulties in implementing permanent commissions for Short Service Commission Officers. AG… Continue reading Grant Permanent Commission to Women: SC to Coast Guard

Room-Temperature Qubits: A Gateway to Affordable Quantum Computing

In the news Quantum computing holds immense potential, yet many systems operate only at extremely low temperatures, making them costly and commercially unfeasible. Researchers are exploring alternative technologies to drive down costs and enhance the commercial viability of quantum computers. Quantum Computing Quantum computing is a paradigm of computation that utilizes principles from quantum mechanics… Continue reading Room-Temperature Qubits: A Gateway to Affordable Quantum Computing

Key Insights: All India Household Consumption Expenditure Survey

Why in the News? Recently, the government has disclosed the broad findings of the All India Household Consumption Expenditure Survey conducted between August 2022 and July 2023. About All India Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (CES): The CES is a quinquennial (recurring every five years) survey conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO). It is designed… Continue reading Key Insights: All India Household Consumption Expenditure Survey

Circumstellar Discs: Insights into Planetary Formation

Introduction The formation of planets within protostellar discs, swirling reservoirs of gas and dust, remains a captivating field in astrophysics. Recent advancements in computer simulations have unveiled the unexpected flattened shapes of nascent gas planets within these discs, providing critical understanding of planetary genesis. What are Circumstellar Discs? Protoplanetary Discs: These discs, comprised of dust,… Continue reading Circumstellar Discs: Insights into Planetary Formation

Understanding Large Language Models (LLMs)

Introduction The introduction of generative AI, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has sparked widespread discussions about artificial intelligence, allowing computers to learn, think, and communicate. At the heart of this technology lies Large Language Models (LLMs), empowering computers to understand and generate human-like text. What is an LLM? LLMs, according to Google, are large language models capable… Continue reading Understanding Large Language Models (LLMs)

Blanets: Worlds around Black Holes

Introduction In Christopher Nolan’s 2014 sci-fi masterpiece Interstellar, three planets (aside from Earth) captivate viewers with their extreme environments. Surprisingly, these worlds, technically termed Blanets, may not be purely fictional and could exist in reality. What are Blanets? Formation Theory: In 2019, Japanese scientists proposed a theory suggesting that planets could form within massive dust… Continue reading Blanets: Worlds around Black Holes

RBI Directs NPCI to Assess Paytm’s TPAP Request

Introduction The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has instructed the National Payment Council of India (NPCI) to evaluate One97 Communications’ (OCL) plea to become a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) for its Paytm application’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) operations. Understanding TPAP Role: TPAPs facilitate UPI-based transactions by providing compliant applications to end-users, ensuring adherence to security… Continue reading RBI Directs NPCI to Assess Paytm’s TPAP Request

PM inaugurates Banihal-Sangaldan Railway Line

Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Banihal-Sangaldan section, connecting Baramulla in North Kashmir to Udhampur in Jammu. The inaugural also marked the flagging off of Jammu and Kashmir’s first electric train from Sangaldan to Srinagar and Baramulla. About Banihal-Sangaldan Railway Line Route: Over 90% of the 48-km railway line between Banihal to Sangaldan passes… Continue reading PM inaugurates Banihal-Sangaldan Railway Line

Sudarshan Setu: India’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge

Introduction Prime Minister inaugurated ‘Sudarshan Setu’, the country’s longest cable-stayed bridge, connecting Beyt Dwarka Island to mainland Okha in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka district. About Sudarshan Setu Length: Sudarshan Setu spans 2.32 km, making it India’s longest cable-stayed bridge. Location: Situated in the Gulf of Kutch, it links mainland Gujarat with Bet Dwarka island off the… Continue reading Sudarshan Setu: India’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge

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