Nuclear power is key to development Context: A recent study by the academics at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, funded by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India, shows that it is important for India to prioritize […]
The Regulatory Challenges of Misleading Advertisements in India Context: Patanjali Ayurved was recently in news for the controversies surrounding misleading advertisements about their products for which the apex court banned it from marketing its products until further orders are passed. It highlights the critical issue […]
DoT’s Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) Context: Recently, the Union Minister launched the Department of Telecommunications’ Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP). It is aimed to curb the misuse of telecom resources in cybercrime and financial fraud. Relevance: GS-03 (Science & Technology) Facts for Prelims: Broadband: Broadband is […]
Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam Context: The “Core Loading” at India’s first indigenous Fast Breeder Reactor (500 MWe) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu commenced. Relevance: GS-01 (Mineral & Energy Resources) GS-03 (Nuclear Technology) Facts for Prelims: Reaction Half-Life: The half-life of a chemical reaction is the […]