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Knowledge nugget of the day: Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan

Knowledge nugget of the day: Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan

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The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan website has been launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 15th. Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today. (Relevance: Government schemes and new initiatives form an important part of the UPSC syllabus. The government is highly invested in improving security in border areas. Promoting tourism in border areas and battlefields is part of this initiative. Therefore, it is important to understand the objectives of these schemes and initiatives.) On the occasion of the 77th Army Day (15th January), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the “Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan” which is a dedicated website for visitors, including information on the 77 sites, their stories, and how to get there. Key Takeaways: 1. The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan website will be a one-stop destination for the visitors to make all necessary arrangements for their travel planning, including how to apply for permits for some of these places, officials add. 2. The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan website will feature …

Governor’s Office, -trillion Economy and Tiger Migration

Governor’s Office, $5-trillion Economy and Tiger Migration

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PM: Step out of comfort zone, time for India’s quantum jump Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc. Main Examination: General Studies III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. What’s the ongoing story: Urging the youth to step outside their “comfort zone” while underlining that this is the time for a “quantum jump” to have a developed nation by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday that India is rapidly moving towards a $5-trillion economy and will surpass the $10-trillion mark by the end of the next decade. Key Points to Ponder: • What is ‘Viksit Bharat by 2047’? • What is the meaning of becoming a $5-trillion economy? • What is the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat by 2047’ as envisioned by the Government of India? • In the context of India’s development goals, what does the term ‘demographic dividend’ refer to? • The role of youth in achieving the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat by 2047’-Comment • How can government policies empower …

Knowledge nugget of the day: Ghost particles

Knowledge nugget of the day: Ghost particles

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Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today. (Relevance: In 2013, UPSC asked a question about the Higgs boson particle. A question on ‘IceCube,’ a particle detector located at the South Pole, was already asked in 2015. Therefore, it is important to understand neutrinos and why they are called ghost particles.) Scientists have deployed telescopes under the Mediterranean Sea to detect the high-energy neutrinos also known as ghost particles. The two telescopes are part of the Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope or KM3NeT. While one of the telescopes will study high-energy neutrinos from space, the other will examine neutrinos from the atmosphere. These telescopes are much like the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, which can detect high-energy neutrinos from deep space but is under the frozen ice in the Antarctic rather than being in the water Key Takeaways: 1. Neutrinos are tiny particles, very similar to electrons, but without any electric charge. They are miniscule subatomic particles that hardly interact with anything. …

Deadliest Plane Crash, Houthis of Yemen, and Women’s Participation in Politics

Deadliest Plane Crash, Houthis of Yemen, and Women’s Participation in Politics

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Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. What’s the ongoing story: Amid the public row among his supporters over the H-1B visa programme, US President-elect Donald Trump has backed key ally Elon Musk, calling himself a “believer in H-1B” and saying he has “always been in favour of the visas”. Key Points to Ponder: • What is the difference between a visa and a passport? • What is the history of India-US relations? • What is the H-1B visa program? • What are the key developments in India-US relations in the various sectors? • How does the H-1B visa program impact skilled migration from India to the United States? • What significant policy changes have occurred in recent years regarding the H-1B visa? • How does the H-1B visa program affect relations between India and the United States? Key Takeaways: • Trump’s remarks followed a series of social media posts from Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, who vowed late Friday to go to “war” to defend the visa programme …

Knowledge nugget of the day: Jetson Orin Nano Super

Knowledge nugget of the day: Jetson Orin Nano Super

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Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today. (Relevance: AI and supercomputers are becoming essential tools for addressing complex computing challenges and integrating new-age solutions. Governments around the world are exploring options to leverage AI and supercomputers. The Indian government has also launched the National Supercomputing Mission, making it crucial to know about new innovations and collaborations in the field of AI and supercomputers.) Why in the news? Nvidia unveiled the Jetson Orin Nano Super Generative AI supercomputer on December 17. It brings a lot more computing power in a tiny form factor. Owing to its enhanced performance, the supercomputer can help developers fuel innovation. Today, Nvidia is the biggest chipmaker in the world, with a market cap of over $3 trillion, second only to Apple. Key Takeaways: 1. Nvidia has defined its latest offering as a ‘“compact, yet powerful computer” that redefines generative AI for small edge devices. When it comes to performances, the Justin Orin Nano Super …

Knowledge Nugget of the day: Digital Arrest

Knowledge Nugget of the day: Digital Arrest

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What is Digital Arrest? What are the recent initiatives of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)? Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today. (Relevance: UPSC has repeatedly asked questions on cyber security in General Studies Paper III. In the Prelims, terms related to cyber attacks were asked in 2018. Therefore, knowing about these terms is essential for your UPSC preparation.) Why in the news? Last week, Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police arrested 17 people accused of digital arrest. The gang had “digitally arrested” a senior citizen for 10 days, kept watch on him via video calls, and got him to deposit Rs 79.34 lakh as “refundable” processing fees to sort out an “RBI issue”. Key Takeaways: 1. While the digital age has brought unparalleled convenience and connectivity, it has also seen a parallel and alarming rise in cybercrime. This surge is attributed to the increasing penetration of the Internet and digital services across the globe, making more individuals …

National Agriculture Code, Greening of Antarctic and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

National Agriculture Code, Greening of Antarctic and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

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PM unveils 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN relations Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: General Studies II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. What’s the ongoing story-Announcing a 10-point plan while underlining that dialogue and cooperation between India and ASEAN are of utmost importance at a time of conflict and tension in many parts of the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday flagged “respect” for “each other’s national integrity and sovereignty” at the India-ASEAN leaders’ summit in Laos capital Vientiane. Key Points to Ponder- • Know about Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) • Map Work-ASEAN Countries • India and ASEAN Summit 2024-what are the key takeaways • “I believe that the 21st century is the ‘Asian Century’, a century for India and ASEAN countries”- Interpret the remark within the context of the current conflict in West Asia. • In keeping with the theme of ‘Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience’, the Prime Minister announced a 10-point plan-know them in detail • What exactly the Joint …

UPSC Key | 17th September, 2024: Precision farming, Digi Yatra, Standing Committees and more

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🚨 The Indian Express UPSC Essentials brings to you the August edition of its monthly magazine. Click Here to read. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at [email protected]🚨 Front Page Digi Yatra: IT wanted guard rails against data misuse, aviation said app will be new normal UPSC Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues Mains Examination: GS-II: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. What’s the ongoing story-  There is potential for abuse of facial recognition technology such as Digi Yatra by private entities and more guard rails are needed to prevent the misuse of biometric data. And, the showpiece airport app may soon become the de facto gateway for checking in and boarding at all airports. Prerequisites:  — What is Digi Yatra? — What is the facial recognition technology? — What is the Right to Information (RTI) Act? Key takeaways:  — Since its launch in December 2022, over 55 lakh people have downloaded the Digi …

Integrated theatre commands, Oleander flowers, Gold ETFs and more

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Front Page Armed Forces’ integrated commands structure plan looks at Vice CDS, Dy CDS with clear roles Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance.  Mains Examination: GS-II, GS-III: Government Policies & Interventions, Various Security Forces & Agencies & their Mandate Security Challenges & their Management in Border Areas.  What’s the ongoing story- Ready with the organisational structure for the creation of integrated theatre commands, the Armed Forces are looking at the appointment of a Vice Chief of Defence Staff and a Deputy Chief of Defence Staff. Prerequisites:  — What are integrated theatre commands? — Kargil Review Committee on theaterisation of armed forces- What was there in the report? — Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of Defence Staff- Compare and Contrast. Key takeaways:  — The three service chiefs will be responsible for raising, training and sustaining the individual services.  — The theatre commands look at integrating resources of the Army, IAF and Navy to meet threats emanating from three fronts: China, Pakistan and via the sea routes.  — Currently, the Army …

UPSC Key |7th May,2024-EC on Deepfakes, Cooperative Federalism, Muslim Quota and more

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🚨 The Indian Express UPSC Essentials brings to you the April edition of its monthly magazine. Click Here to read. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at [email protected]🚨 Govt & Politics EC to parties: Don’t post deepfakes, misleading info on social media Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Indian polity and Governance- Constitution, Political System.  Mains Examination: GS-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. What’s the ongoing story- The Election Commission on Monday issued an advisory to all recognised political parties to not use deepfakes and misinformation in their social media posts and to take down any such fake audios and videos within three hours of coming to know of it. Prerequisites:  — What is the Model Code of Conduct (MCC)? What are the key provisions of the MCC? — What is deepfake? — Know about the Information Technology (IT) Act and the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951. — Read Article 324 of the Indian Constitution and learn about the Election Commission of India. Key takeaways:  — “Not allow their respective social media …