Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

Why in the news? Prime Minister greets the personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal on the occasion of their Raising Day. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Establishment: In 1963, in the aftermath of the 1962 Sino–Indian War Mandate and Jurisdiction: Entrusted … Continue reading

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Light-Based Computing

Why in the news? Researchers have reported a chip called LightGen  based on Light-Based Computing Light-Based Computing What is it?: Light-based computing, also known as optical or photonic computing, uses photons (light particles) instead of electrons for data processing, promising … Continue reading

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Project Cheetah and Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves (TOTR) Project

Why in the news? The Union Environmental Minister released a publication highlighting the progress of Project Cheetah and Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves (TOTR) project in India. Project Cheetah What is it?: Project Cheetah is an initiative by the Union Ministry … Continue reading

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Prelims Pointers

Autophagy It is a cellular housekeeping and survival mechanism meaning Self Eating. It involves the degradation and recycling of damaged organelles, misfolded proteins, and pathogens through the lysosomal system. It maintains cellular quality control and plays a key role in … Continue reading

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