Quantum cryptography is the science of exploiting quantum mechanical properties to perform cryptographic tasks. Its best known example is Quantum Key Distribution which offers an information-theoretically secure solution to the key exchange problem. This can be a central point of quantum-safe infrastructure for banks, financial and governmental ins...
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Sagittarius B2 is a stinky but fascinating molecular cloud that could represent cradles of life
Sagittarius B2 is a molecular cloud about 100 light years wide near the centre of our galaxy, the Milky Way. The cloud is particularly curious because it contains a relatively high concentration of organic molecules. It's a galactic chemistry lab of sorts, is one of the stinkiest places in the Milky Way.
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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has far Deeper Strategic Importance for China
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) got media attention on the 21st of December, 2016, when amid escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, Pakistan’s Lieutenant General Aamir Riaz, Commander of the Southern Command which is based in Quetta, while speaking at an award distribution ceremony at the Balochistan Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters, said that India shou...
CERT-In launched botnet to help Citizens disinfect devices
CERT-In, Computer Emergency Response Team of the government, as a major cyber security initiative of Digital India, has soft launched on the 20th of December, 2016, its botnet centre to help citizens disinfect their devices to protect them online. The botnet is a programme aimed at automatically disinfec...
Smart Cities Mission to provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment
Significant transformations in geographical distribution of population will continue to be experienced during the coming decades as it has undergone in the past fifty years and urbanization has been one of the major movements in the last century. These transformations have driven economic development. Migration from rural to urban areas has played a key role in the rapid growth of...
Hyperloop Travelling in a Vacuum Tube as fast as Sound could change the way to Transportation in India
Hyperloop, a tube-based transportation system for inter and intra-city transport is an entirely new mode of transport that will revolutionise travel by connecting people and goods safely and efficiently. In travelling in a vacuum tube as fast as the speed of sound, there is a drastic reduction of air in the tube and motion is achieved with nearly zero friction allowing passengers t...
Many Lives Can be Saved with Option to Pledge Organ Donation on Driving Licence
The Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry is firming up a proposal to amend Motor Vehicle Act to give people the option to pledge their organs, in case of death in a road accident, while applying for a driving licence. Once this is amended the current driving licence holders will also have the option to give the organ donation consent. Such a practice exists in many countries ...
Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas
Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s slogan is a Government of India policy initiative for inclusive development. Inclusive development is necessary for sustainable development and equitable distribution of wealth and prosperity. Poverty Reduction; Employment Generation; Development of I...
Heart of Asia for elimination of terrorism to help the war-ravaged Afghanistan in its political and economic transition
In the Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process (HoA-IP) Sixth Ministerial Conference, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and high-level representatives of the participating and supporting countries, joined by high level representatives of the international and regional organizations, met in Amritsar, India, on 4 December, 2016. The Conference was inaugurated by Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, Presid...
Public Financial Management System to provide efficient & effective tracking of fund flow and save interest expense
Government of India will roll out Public Financial Management System (PFMS) from the next Financial Year beginning April 01, 2017, with the primary objective to establish an efficient fund flow system and expenditure network. PFMS provides various stakeholders with a reliable and meaningful management information system and an effective decision support system. PFMS platform compiles, collates and makes availab...