Current affairs
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Lapses in Construction of New Pamban Bridge
Lapses Identified by the CRS The lift span girder was designed using foreign codes rather than RDSO The standard procedure of forming a Technical Advisory Group for large infrastructure projects was bypassed. Welding of primary stressed members ( bottom and...
Last updated on November 30th, 2024 05:23 pm -
World Craft City Tag for Srinagar
Srinagar has become the fourth Indian city to be recognized as a 'World Craft City' by the World Craft Council (WCC), three years after it was designated as part of the UNESCO Creative City Network (UCCN) for crafts and folk...
Last updated on November 30th, 2024 05:21 pm -
National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC) and 2025 Census
About National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC) The National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC) is an official government-maintained registry that records the names and details of all Indian citizens, distinguishing them from non-citizens residing in the country. Distinction from NPR...
Last updated on November 30th, 2024 12:57 pm -
Cyclone Fengal 2024, Impact, Preparedness, and Disaster Management
As Cyclone Fengal intensifies over the Bay of Bengal, Chennai and its surrounding areas are experiencing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and significant disruptions to daily life. With weather conditions rapidly changing, residents and travelers are seeking updates on Chennai weather...
Last updated on November 30th, 2024 11:58 am -
National Counter Terrorism Policy
About National Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy The policy includes a model anti-terrorism squad (ATS) and special task force (STF) framework for all States/UTs to ensure a unified and effective structure against terrorism. It aims to streamline communication, hierarchy and operational...
Last updated on November 29th, 2024 09:19 pm -
Do new schemes ahead of elections amount to ‘voter bribes’?
Background The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance’s landslide victory in Maharashtra's November 2024 state elections has brought attention to the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a direct benefit transfer (DBT) programme aimed at providing monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 to...
Last updated on November 29th, 2024 09:17 pm -
Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)
The Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), established in 2002 under the Indian Telegraph Act, of 1885, is a pivotal initiative by the Government of India. Its primary objective is to expand telecommunications services and bridge the digital divide, particularly in...
Last updated on November 29th, 2024 05:56 pm -
Digital Bharat Nidhi Boost to Rural Telecom Connectivity
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced draft rules to establish the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN). This new initiative is intended to replace the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). Background on USOF Utilisation Since its inception in 2003, the USOF...
Last updated on November 29th, 2024 05:21 pm -
Nanozymes
Nanozymes Nanozymes are a class of nanomaterials with enzyme-like catalytic activities. Nanozymes can be categorized into 4 types based on their catalytic activities: Oxidoreductases, Hydrolases, Isomerases and Synthases. Advantages over Conventional Enzymes Stability: Nanozymes are highly stable and can be...
Last updated on November 29th, 2024 04:56 pm