Daily Current Affairs — 19 May 2025
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Fatigue of Li Metal Anode in Solid-State Batteries
Context A recent study identifies mechanical fatigue of the lithium metal anode, rather than current density alone, as the key cause behind dendrite-induced short circuits and failure of Solid-State Batteries (SSBs). Applications of Solid-State Batteries Electric Vehicles (EVs): Toyota and BMW are developing SSB-powered EVs with extended range and rapid charging. Consumer Electronics: Companies like Apple and Samsung are investing in SSBs for safer and longer-lasting smartphones and laptops.
70 Applications Received for Scheme to Produce Electronic Components
Context The Government of India has received 70 applications, 80% from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), for its Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme. Government initiatives Make in India, Digital India, and Startup India are promoting domestic manufacturing and technological innovation. Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI): The scheme aims to attract large investments in the mobile phone manufacturing and specified electronic components, including Assembly, Testing, Marking and Pac
Govt. to Allow Private Operators in Nuclear Energy Sector
Context The government is likely to move two crucial amendments in the laws governing the country’s atomic energy sector in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. India’s Need to Increase its Nuclear Capacity: Nuclear Capacity: India’s plans to increase its nuclear power capacity from the current 8,180 MW to 22,480 MW by 2031-32 and eventually 100 GW by 2047. Energy Demand Growth: Indias electricity demand is expected to increase 4-5 times by 2047, and nuclear power will help meet base-load
AI and the Rise of the Hourglass Organisation
In Context According to McKinsey, AI could add trillions of dollars to the global economy, potentially enhancing productivity by up to 25% in firms that effectively adopt it. How is the Hourglass Model different from the Conventional Model? Pyramid Model: Conventionally, organisations have a top-heavy leadership, a broad middle management, and a large operational base.
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