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Memory Chips

Source: IESubject: Science and Technology Context: Union Minister highlighted that a severe global demand-supply mismatch in the memory chip segment is increasing production costs for consumer electronics and driving up retail inflation in India. Memory Chips About Memory Chips: What It Is? A memory chip is an integrated circuit made of millions of transistors and …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13 June 2026

India’s disability welfare system needs reform through a universal disability pension to ensure equal treatment, dignity, and social security for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). AI data centers, while boosting digital growth, are raising concerns over excessive water, energy use, and environmental degradation. The Supreme Court-appointed National Task Force highlighted student suicides as a systemic issue …

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AI Data Centers and Environmental Friction

Source: DTESubject: Environment Context: Global resistance against the environmental toll of Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers has intensified significantly. Communities and activists across the US, Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia are increasingly opposing these mega-infrastructure projects. AI Data Centers and Environmental Friction About AI Data Centers and Environmental Friction: What They Are? AI data …

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