One fallout from the United States (US) government shutdown was a delay in updating global navigation systems. Many navigational systems, starting with the humble compass, are anchored to the Magnetic North Pole (MNP). What is the issue? The MNP shifts …
Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) can detect, select and attack targets without human intervention. International rules around LAWS are relatively underdeveloped, and in the absence of clear norms on human accountability and attribution for autonomous weapons. Significance of LAWS – …
The wars of the 21st century will be to capture, manipulate or destroy others’ data. Digital systems powering organisations and nations around the world have become prime targets for attack—from individual criminals, well-organised cybercrime gangs, and state-sponsored hackers. As the …
Many countries are resorting to tax and economic policies to stimulate innovation domestically. This may include cash grants and other types of financial support; tax credits, deductions, exemptions and holidays; and accelerated tax depreciation rates. What is ‘Patent Box’? It …
Industrial 3D printing has begun to transform manufacturing in Western countries. Although people view it as a toy making machine, if we replace the name to “additive technology”, we will see the real power of it. Additive manufacturing – In …
Internet of things is the next breakthrough technology making it very important to know for your IAS Coaching. The article provides a summary of VIF India Article. A paradigm called “Internet of Things” or IoT is a concept where objects, …
The world’s next mobile network, 5G, promises that it will be blazing fast, make room for the growing number of connected devices, and even be less of a drain on batteries. What’s 5G? 5G simply stands for fifth-generation mobile networks …
Introduction – Artificial intelligence, which is a system that has human-level intelligence, i.e., it can do multiple tasks as easily as a human can and can engage in a “thought” process that closely resembles humans. Should one fear Artificial Intelligence? …
A sub-committee had been constituted by the Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) to examine issues relating to Online Pharmacy Business and sale of drugs. The Sub-Committee has submitted its report to the Drugs Consultative Committee. The Sub-Committee has inter alia recommended …
Shri J P Nadda, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination 2017-22. National Strategic Plan For Malaria Elimination | Details The Strategic Plan gives details about year wise elimination targets in …
