Digital technology
International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience
Submarine telecommunication cables are vital for global connectivity, and carry approximately 99% of internet traffic, which supports essential services like commerce, healthcare, and education. However, they are susceptible to damage and each year, around 150-200 faults occur globally. Common causes ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023 Report
Ukraine – Russia war is creating energy crises, increasing inflation, and causing debt issues all over the world. Amidst these conditions and climate emergencies, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs launched the “World Economic Situation and Prospects” ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
First India Stack Developer Conference
After the COVID pandemic, India emerged as one of the pioneers in digital technologies. To develop them further, the Ministry of Electronics and IT recently conducted the India Stack Developer Conference. This is the first time India is hosting such ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
India – ASEAN Digital Work Plan
During the second ADGMIN, India and ASEAN countries have approved the India – ASEAN Digital Work Plan. ADGMIN is ASEAN Digital Ministers meet. The meet was held virtually. About the plan Under the plan, the countries will share their knowledge ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Joint collaboration of IBM and NSDC to offer free training on Digital skills
New York based tech giant IBM tied up with National Skill Development Corporation to provide a free digital education platform based on emerging technologies and professional development skills. Key Highlights IBM is going to compose more than thirty online courses ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
India’s first Super Fab Lab inaugurated in Kerala
On January 25, 2020, India’s first Super Fab Lab was inaugurated in Kerala. The laboratory is to function in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA. It is the only laboratory that is being installed outside US. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Delhi’s free internet scheme
The Delhi government recently announced free internet connectivity in early December. The government is to set up hotspots for providing basic internet connectivity to its population. The scheme is being implemented at the cost of 100 crore INR by the ..
Kerala’s plan for free Internet roll-out
Kerala’s plan for providing free Internet access to the poor has been roll out. Recent report by the Internet And Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), shows that Kerala is already halfway to its goal of 100% coverage. Kerala Fibre Optic ..
Data Security Council of India (DSCI) launches TechSagar
The Data Security Council of India (DSCI) in partnership with National Cyber Security Coordinator’s office has recently launched national repository ‘TechSagar’ to facilitate new opportunities for businesses and academia to collaborate, connect and innovate, in future. The TechSagar provides insights ..
India Mobile Congress
India Mobile Congress is the largest mobile technology event in South Asia. It is organized by Department of Telecommunications along with Cellular Operation Association of India (COAI). This year the event is being conducted between October 14, 2019 and October ..