Param Porul Super Computer:

GS Paper 3: Syllabus: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.   Context: PARAM PORUL, a state-of-the-art Supercomputer was inaugurated at NIT Tiruchirappalli recently. It has been established under Phase 2 of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).   How many Super Computers have been …

Sugar export curbs and their impact:

GS Paper 3: Syllabus: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security.   Context: The government has notified that sugar exports will be restricted, or allowed only with permission. The curbs come into effect from June 1 …