Smartphones
“Age of First Smartphone and Mental Wellbeing Outcome” Report
Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, but recent research suggests that early possession of these devices may have negative consequences for mental wellbeing. A study titled ‘Age of first smartphone and mental wellbeing outcome’ conducted in over ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Mi India pledges 2500 smartphones to children, to promote online education
The Chinese smartphone major Xiaomi has stated that its Indian arm MI India will distribute 2500 handsets worth Rs 2 crores to support online education of children who were the worst affected by the COVID 19 pandemic in the country. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Punjab to launch scheme to distribute smartphones
The Punjab government has decided to start distribution of smartphones to students free of cost, on August 12. In order to avert any kind of large gatherings, the government has decided to launch the scheme at 26 different locations in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Samsung Becomes the 2nd Largest Smartphone Brand in India in April-June Quarter
South Korean major Samsung has become the 2nd largest player in India with a market share of 26% in the second quarter of the current year i.e. in the April-June period, as per the Counterpoint Research Report published. This has ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Central Equipment Identify Register: Government launches web portal to trace stolen mobiles
The Government of India on December 30, 2019, launched “Central Equipment Identify Register” portal to block and trace mobile phones. The web portal will operate under Department of Telecom. Highlights The CEIR portal has been established in order to address ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Fire Resistant Lithium-Ion Batteries
The scientists at John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, US, have developed Lithium-Ion batteries that can operate under extreme conditions like submersion, ballistic impact, cutting and heat. In simple lay man terms, they can operate even under fire! Lithium-Ion Batteries The ..