Category: 03 FEB CA

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ISRO demonstrates hack-proof quantum communication:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Developments in Science and Technology.   Context: In a major step forward towards satellite-based quantum communication, scientists from Ahmedabad-based Space Applications Centre and Physical Research Laboratory successfully demonstrated quantum entanglement. Using real-time Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), they conducted hack-proof communication between two places separated by 300 meters.   Significance: Quantum …

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Electoral Bonds:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.   Context: Electoral bonds worth ₹1,213 crore were sold by the SBI in January. Most of them (₹784.84 crore) were encashed in the New Delhi branch, …

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Kerala’s proposal to limit Lokayukta’s powers:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.   Context: The Kerala government has proposed to amend the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act with an ordinance. This move has drawn criticism from the opposition.   Changes proposed: The government can “either accept or reject the verdict …

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Motion of thanks to the president:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.   Context: The President’s speech at the start of the Budget Session usually highlights the government’s achievements over the past year and outlines targets and plans for the future. This speech …

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