“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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

Samsung launchs world’s highest-resolution image sensor for smartphones

Samsung Electronics Co has recently launched the world’s highest-resolution image sensor for smartphones at 64-Megapixels to meet the growing demand for mobile devices with better image quality. The company expands its 0.8?m image sensor lineup with 64Mp ISOCELL Bright GW1 ..

The world’s first 5G phone released in South Korea

On April 5, Telecom giant Samsung Electronics released the Galaxy S10 5G in South Korea. It is the world’s first available smartphone with built-in fifth-generation communications. Earlier, South Korea became the first country to roll out a super-fast 5G mobile ..

South Korea to launch world’s first national 5G networks

South Korea will launch the world’s first fully-fledged 5G mobile networks on 5th April 2019. Hyper-wired South Korea has a reputation for technical prowess, and Seoul has made the 5G rollout a priority as it seeks to stimulate stuttering economic ..

CBSE unveils “CBSE Shiksha Vani” App

CBSE has unveiled a new Android App ‘CBSE Shiksha Vani’ to circulate the information uniformly to all the stakeholders. Guidelines for checking the board exam papers of 2019 have already been uploaded on the app. The motive of the App ..