NEWS January 30, 2021 marked one year since India detected its first case of Covid-19 in Kerala. CONTEXT Analysing the country’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic so far reveals a mix of successes and failures along with the possibilities …
What are OTT platforms? OTT stands for “over-the-top” and refers to the productized practice of streaming audio and video content to customers directly over the web. These platforms started out as content hosting platforms, but soon branched out into the …
About PMFBY PMFBY launched in 2016, provides a comprehensive insurance cover against crop damage or loss arising out of unforeseen events thus helping in stabilising the income of the farmers and encouraging them for adoption of innovative practices. The scheme …
Why in News? The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has manufactured the last two Su-30MKIs of the 272 aircraft contracted from Russia and is all set to deliver them to the Indian Air Force (IAF). About the Sukhoi Deal India had …
NEWS On February 1, the Myanmar army seized power, turning a partial democracy into a full fledged military rule and detained State Counsellor Suu Kyi, President Win Myint and other top leaders of the government in power. BACKGROUND The army …
CONTEXT Dispelling the existing concerns about disruption of the Inauguration ceremony of the 46th President of the United States, after the unprecedented event that the country witnessed in the Capitol building, finally democracy triumphed in the states of America. The …
About ICC The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent judicial body established by the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998). It is an independent judicial body distinct from the UN. ICC investigates and tries individuals charged with …
About PMMVY Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Maternity Benefit Programme that is implemented in all the districts of the country in accordance with the provision of the National Food Security Act, 2013. The scheme is implemented by …
What is an auto chip? A monolithic integrated circuit (IC) also known as microchip, silicon chip, computer chip or chip is basically a miniaturized electronic circuit that consists mainly of semiconductor devices, as well as passive components. Automotive semiconductor ICs …
Why in News? Lab experiments which were published in a scientific journal shows that vehicle traffic makes it much harder for at least one species of bird to solve problems, and sharply compromises the ability of some crickets to mate. …