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Explained: Pakistan’s severe power crisis, and its measures to survive itSubscriber Only
June 9, 2022 18:43 IST
The load-shedding, which has hit both citizens and the industry, has forced PM Shehbaz Sharif's government to announce an urgent plan to conserve energy. What has led to this situation, and how Pakistan is trying to tide over this crisis?
Explained: European Union’s common charging port norms, and why it could hit AppleSubscriber Only
June 9, 2022 01:00 IST
From the autumn of 2024, mobile manufacturers will have to include a USB-C charging port in devices sold across Europe. What do the new norms state, and why have they been introduced? What impact are they going to have, especially on iPhone maker Apple?
Explained: Who are the Proud Boys, now facing sedition charges in the US?Subscriber Only
June 8, 2022 08:37 IST
Members of the Proud Boys have been charged with seditious conspiracy for a “coordinated attack” on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. What is this far-right group, and what does the latest development mean?
Explained: The battle of Sievierodonetsk and why it matters to RussiaSubscriber Only
June 7, 2022 10:04 IST
Located nearly 140 km south of the Russian border, Sievierodonetsk is one of the largest cities of the Donbas region.
Explained: What 46-km flight in Gujarat could mean for future of drone deliverySubscriber Only
June 7, 2022 13:34 IST
Last month, the company launched a hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing drone with a payload capacity of 3 kg, a range of 100 km and a top speed of 120 kph. The VTOL drone has the capability to take off and land vertically like a helicopter from a small area of 5mx5m.
Explained: How a ‘gait test’ helped establish identity of accused in Mumbai rape-murderSubscriber Only
June 7, 2022 13:22 IST
A Mumbai court relied upon the report of an analysis of a suspect’s gait in its order in the rape and murder of a Dalit woman in Saki Naka in September 2021. Such an analysis has been carried out earlier in the Sachin Waze-Antilia terror scare and the Gauri Lankesh murder investigations.
Explained: How barcodes differ from radio-frequency identification tagsSubscriber Only
June 3, 2022 13:38 IST
Baggage tags equipped with radio-frequency identification will soon be available at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. How is RFID different from a barcode? Is RFID an enhanced version of the barcode?
Explained: What is D2M technology, and how could it change your mobile behaviour?Subscriber Only
June 3, 2022 15:31 IST
What is direct-to-mobile broadcasting, and what is the government doing to facilitate this technology? What could be the consumer and business impact of this? What are the possible challenges to the technology's rollout?
Explained: Who are the Tamagotchi Generation, the digital children of the future?Subscriber Only
June 3, 2022 14:42 IST
The name comes from the digital pet created by the Japanese toy manufacturer Bandai, which was a global rage in the 1990s and early years of this century. As of last year, more than 80 million Tamagotchi toys had been sold worldwide.
Explained: What are ‘artillery rockets,’ and why is the US sending them to Ukraine?Subscriber Only
June 2, 2022 10:22 IST
The US is sending four HIMAR systems to Ukraine. What is this missile system, previously used against ISIS and Taliban?
Explained: What is liquid nano urea, produced by IFFCO, which can potentially revolutionise the use of nitrogen fertilisers in India?Subscriber Only
June 2, 2022 06:20 IST
The liquid nano urea produced by Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) Limited comes in a half-litre bottle priced at Rs 240, and carries no burden of subsidy currently. By contrast, a farmer pays around Rs 300 for a 50-kg bag of heavily subsidised urea.
Explained: What is a unicorn, and what does it take to become one?Subscriber Only
June 2, 2022 03:58 IST
India has reached a landmark figure of 100 unicorns with a valuation of more than $300 billion. What is a unicorn, and what does it take to become one?
Explained: The Booker Prize, one of the most coveted literary awards in the worldSubscriber Only
May 27, 2022 19:38 IST
The Booker Prize is one of the best-known literary awards for fiction writing in English, including both novels and collections of short stories. It was first awarded in 1969.
Explained: The Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries, now in focus in UkraineSubscriber Only
May 27, 2022 11:21 IST
Although known popularly as the Wagner Group, there is no corporation registered under that name, no recruitment centre, and no records about where its funding comes from.
Explained: Who are the NRA, America’s most prominent gun lobby group?Subscriber Only
May 26, 2022 12:07 IST
The biggest and most powerful gun lobby group in the US is the National Rifle Association (NRA), which has for years mounted determined and fierce opposition to all efforts to reduce or restrict access to lethal firearms.
Explained: Who was Prithviraj Chauhan, the fearless hero of folk legend?Subscriber Only
May 24, 2022 23:25 IST
Not much is known about the historical Prithviraj. The image of a fearless and noble warrior etched in the popular imagination can be traced to Prithviraj Raso, a poem that is thought to have been composed in the 16th century.
Explained: What is One China Policy, US’s delicate balancing act on the dispute between China and Taiwan?Subscriber Only
May 24, 2022 07:42 IST
'One China' is a longstanding US policy that forms the bedrock of its relationship with Beijing. Under the policy, the US snapped formal diplomatic ties with the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan, and established ties with the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Beijing in 1979.
1G to 5G and further: What changes with each ‘G’?Subscriber Only
May 21, 2022 08:52 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the country's first 5G testbed on May 17 and also set a target for India to roll out 6G services by the end of this decade.
Explained: What is VPN, now being targeted by the Govt? What should you know before using one?Subscriber Only
May 20, 2022 14:34 IST
In a stark warning to virtual private network (VPN) service providers, the government Wednesday asked them to adhere to the cybersecurity rules released by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) or wrap up operations in the country.
Explained: What are RFID tags that will be used to track Amarnath pilgrims?Subscriber Only
June 29, 2022 08:53 IST
Amarnath Yatra: The government has decided to track all pilgrims using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. What are RFIDs and how do they work?
Explained: What are urban heat islands, and why are they worsening during summers?Subscriber Only
May 18, 2022 03:28 IST
Several parts of the country are reeling under heat wave conditions. Cities, especially, are a lot hotter than rural areas. What is the reason for this? Is there any way to mitigate this?
Explained: What is PMAY-U? Who can avail it?Subscriber Only
May 19, 2022 10:28 IST
The Centre has committed Rs 2.01 lakh crore for the PMAY-U, of which Rs 1.18 lakh crore has been released and Rs 1.10 lakh crore has been spent.
Explained: What is INSACOG, India’s network of labs to sequence the genome of the Covid-19 coronavirus?Subscriber Only
May 14, 2022 15:16 IST
INSACOG was established in December 2020 as a joint initiative of the Union Health Ministry of Health and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) (under the Ministry of Science and Technology).
Explained: What is FCRA, the law related to NGO funding which certain MHA officials are accused of violating?Subscriber Only
May 11, 2022 13:53 IST
What must NGOs do to ensure they are granted FCRA clearance? On what bases are FCRA approvals withdrawn?
Explained: What is the Rocket-Propelled Grenade, used in attack on Punjab Police Intelligence HQ in Mohali?Subscriber Only
May 10, 2022 23:53 IST
The weapon recovered after the attack on the Punjab Police's Intelligence headquarters in Mohali was identified as a Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG). What exactly is an RPG, what are its origins, and what damage can it cause?
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