IAS Main Exams
Solar Mini Grids: An Approach to Energy and Economical Security
Solar energy mini-grids are small-scale, localized electricity systems that rely on solar power as their primary energy source. These mini-grids function independently of larger centralized grids and are capable of generating electricity ranging from a few kilowatts to several megawatts.
Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, is an important Central statute for the conservation of forests in the country. It provides that the de-reservation of reserved forests, use of forest land for non-forest purpose, assigning forest land by way of lease or otherwise to private entity and clearing of naturally grown trees for the purpose of reforestation requires prior permission of the Central Government.
India and Artificial Intelligence: Global participation and indigenous developments
Being worried about China’s intent and with potential threat to be dominated by it, US can’t sit idle when the opponent can impede in its cybersecurity and damage its military. To avoid such a situation US is tying up with India in two developments. One is the Executive Order on AI issued by President Joe Biden (for US federal govt.) and the other is the release of the Pentagon’s updated strategy (for US military) for AI adoption by the US armed forces.
India’s Attempts to Combat Climate Change: Approaches, Difficulties and Innovations
With around 3.9 billion mt of CO2 generated in 2021, India ranked 3rd in the world for greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 7% of worldwide emissions. Hence, investments in climate technology are essential for revolutionary solutions in the face of growing climate challenges.
Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?
EBs and ETs are nothing but means to aid in investments by companies or people of India towards political parties. What are ELECTORAL BONDS? EB scheme was implemented in 2018. Anyone in the country could donate funds to political partiesRead More »Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?
Bletchley Park Summit
GS 3: SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY Why in NEWS? Organised to discuss on how to manage the catastrophic risks from frontier AI. 28 leading countries have participated at Bletchley Park in the UK. By organising this summit, Britain regains its status asRead More »Bletchley Park Summit
NRF – National Research Foundation
GS PAPER-3 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NRF, i.e. National Research Foundation has its implications in the long term development of our country, be it defense, agroeconomy, space research, health or any other aspect. As we all know, that India is advancingRead More »NRF – National Research Foundation
China-Pakistan Nuclear Deal: Threat to INDIA
GS PAPER-2 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS China-Pakistan Nuclear Deal: Threat to INDIA CHINA is aiding Pakistan in setting up its new nuclear power plants in Punjab. But there are some concerns that are bothering other global powers about this deal. Some of whichRead More »China-Pakistan Nuclear Deal: Threat to INDIA
FINANCIAL ACTION TASK FORCE (FATF)
Why in News: After its latest review, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to keep Pakistan on its ‘grey’, list. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Members Currently, FATF consists of 39 members, including: Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), EurasianRead More »FINANCIAL ACTION TASK FORCE (FATF)
