[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 31 December 2022

  InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

What lies ahead in 2023 – A new social media, Metaverse, and more AI?

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life   Source: IE   Direction: The article highlights new technological breakthroughs that await in 2023 and the opportunities and challenges they pose. The article also covers a study that points out the adverse impact of social media.   Context: …

With a large start-up ecosystem, India is a big market for cloud services

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life   Source: TH  Direction: The article tries to explain cloud computing, its significance for India and the way ahead to promote the cloud computing ecosystem in India.    Context: AWS or Amazon Web Services, one of India’s largest providers …

The National Geospatial Policy, 2022

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and Intervention   Source: Live Mint    Context: After liberalizing the use of geospatial data under the draft geospatial data policy in February 2021, the Ministry of Science and Technology has notified the National Geospatial Policy, 2022.     About the policy: “The National Geospatial Policy, 2022 is a citizen-centric …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 29 December 2022

  InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 28 December 2022

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 23 December 2022

  InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

Need a national policy to combat viral diseases

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Disaster and Disaster Management   Source: DTE Direction: The article highlights key lessons/issues learnt/faced by India during the COVID-19 pandemic and the way ahead.  Context: According to a parliamentary committee report, a national policy to combat viral and other such diseases which have a pandemic potential is the need of the …

India’s first 5G-enabled auto manufacturing unit

GS Paper 3 Source: Indian Express   Context: Bharti Airtel and Tech Mahindra have announced a strategic partnership under which they have deployed a “5G for Enterprise” Solution i.e., a ‘captive private network’ at Mahindra and Mahindra’s Chakan facility in Maharashtra, making it India’s first 5G- enabled auto manufacturing unit. The partnership is in line …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 14 December 2022

  InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 13 December 2022

  InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 12 December 2022

  InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology – Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life   Source: TH  Direction: The article tries to explain the end-to-end encryption technology, its uses, the government’s concerns, and challenges.  Context: Apple announced that it will be increasing end-to-end encryption, enabling user data protection even in case data …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 10 December 2022

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India to become a hub of drone technology

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.   Source: PIB  Context:  Union Information and Broadcasting Minister said that India will become a hub of drone technology and will require at least 1-lakh drone pilots by next year while addressing the gathering after flagging …

New draft digital data protection bill: How it compares with the older version and laws elsewhere

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and issues arising out of it   Source: TH  Direction:  Previously we have seen the key provisions of the new Bill. These are extra points and will help in understanding how the new Bill differs from its older version and data protection laws around the world.  Context: The draft …

New draft digital data protection bill tabled for comments

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and issues arising out of it   Source: TH  Direction: The article highlights the key provisions of the new draft and where it falls short in protecting citizens’ rights.  Context: The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, was recently opened by the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT …

New hope for malaria vaccine

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life   Source: Indian Express Context: The World Health Organization’s (WHO) recently approved RTS, S/AS01 (Mosquirix) developed by GlaxoSmithKline for immunising children against malaria was a big milestone after decades of gradual progress.   About Malaria disease: Malaria is a …