Daily Current Affairs

  What is 5G technology and how is it different? 5G or fifth generation is the latest upgrade in the long-term evolution (LTE) mobile broadband networks. 5G mainly works in 3 bands, namely low, mid and high frequency spectrum — all of which have their own uses as well as limitations. Low band spectrum  This spectrum has shown great promise in terms of coverage and speed of internet and data exchange, the maximum speed is limited to 100 Mbps (Megabits per second). This means that while telcos can use and install it for commercial cellphone users who may not have specific demands for very high speed internet, the low band spectrum may not be optimal for specialised needs of the industry. Mid-band spectrum  This spectrum, offers higher speeds compared to the low band, but has limitations in terms of coverage area and penetration of signals. Telcos and companies, which have taken the lead on 5G, have indicated that this band may be used by industries and specialised factory u...

  US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have set up an ambitious agenda to take the bilateral relationship between India and USA to the next level. Modi is the first foreign leader, whom Biden has spoken with beyond neighbours and key NATO allies, reflecting on the significance his administration attaches to ties with India. Thereafter, Biden called leaders of close American allies, including Britain, France, Germany, South Korea and Australia. India and USA have an ambitious agenda for cooperation. India looks forward to working with the new administration and other stakeholders around five areas: Cooperation in healthcare and pharma and COVID-19 management, including affordable medicines and vaccines. The digital space, including information and communication technology, innovation and start-ups. The energy sector, including LNG, renewables, solar that will allow us to combat climate change. Education and knowledge partnership. Cooperation in strategic and defen...

China Signs 25-Year Deal with IRAN   China and Iran signed an overarching deal aimed at charting the course of their economic, political and trade relations over the next 25 years. The Chinese government plans to invest in Iran and buy oil from the Islamic Republic. This will further strain it’s relations with the U.S. The “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” agreement, signed in Tehran on 27 March 21 by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, has been in the process since 2016, when President Xi Jinping became the first Chinese leader to visit the Iranian capital in over a decade. Beijing’s alliance with Tehran is a challenge to U.S. as it confronts the Chinese challenge. The document can elevate bilateral ties to a new strategic level. The deal focuses on boosting private-sector collaboration and Iran’s role in Xi’s flagship infrastructure and investment program, the Belt and Road Initiative. A draft copy of the accord which surfaced o...