GS III – Security What is INS Tamal? INS Tamal is a Talwar-class (Krivak‑III-type) guided-missile stealth frigate acquired from Russia. Built at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, it is the eighth Talwar-class vessel and the last warship India has procured from abroad  Project Background & Acquisition Under a 2016 Indo-Russian agreement, India agreed to …

GS III – Science & Technology What is Quantum Computing? Quantum computing is a new computing paradigm based on the principles of quantum mechanics, such as: Superposition: A quantum bit (qubit) can exist in multiple states simultaneously. Entanglement: Two qubits can be connected in such a way that the state …

GS I – Society What is the SC/ST Act? The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is a social justice legislation enacted to prevent discrimination and atrocities against the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). Enacted on: 11 September 1989 Came into force: 30 January …

GS Paper I – Society What is the Censor Board? The Censor Board refers to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. Established under: Cinematograph Act, 1952 Headquarters: Mumbai Function: Regulates the public exhibition of films under …