GS3 – Science & Technology Context: The Indian Coast Guard has launched ‘Achal’, the fifth vessel in the series of Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), marking a step forward in coastal defence capabilities. About ‘Achal’ FPV: Class & Builder: Fifth in the Adamya-class of FPVs, constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited …

GS3 – Science & Technology Context: In a significant advancement, IIT-Delhi and DRDO jointly demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) in free-space communication across a distance exceeding 1 km. The system achieved a secure key rate of 240 bits per second with a Quantum Bit Error Rate (QBER) of less than …

Prelims Bits Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian PM in over two decades to visit Cyprus and received the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, the country’s top civilian award. About Cyprus: Location: An island situated in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey and …

Prelims Bits Context International Albinism Awareness Day is commemorated on June 13 to raise awareness about the medical, societal, and legal issues faced by individuals living with albinism. Understanding Albinism: Albinism is a rare, inherited genetic disorder caused by mutations in genes responsible for melanin production. This results in little …

GS2 – International Relations Context: The Golden ‘Trump Card’ is a new immigration initiative proposed by  U.S. President Donald Trump, designed to offer residency and citizenship to affluent foreign nationals in exchange for a $5 million payment, effectively replacing the EB-5 visa program. Key Features of the Trump Gold Card: …

GS3 – Science & Technology Context Recently, the Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in the USA used SPArc therapy to treat a patient suffering from Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC), a rare cancer affecting the salivary glands or head and neck regions. What is SPArc Therapy? SPArc (Step-and-Shoot Spot-Scanning Proton …