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 Today, the “Internet ofThings” (IoT) , the term coined by PeterT. Lewis in 1985, is threatening to take control of the planet,
 withdraw money from ATMs; business organisations track consumer behaviour, which makes way for „smarter‟ products and services, and a few sensors can “optimise” our lives by monitoring a person‟s heart rate, respiration, sleep cycle on a 24×7 basis.
 50 billion connected “things” will be used globally in 2020.
 It is predicted “that the worldwide IoT market will grow to $7.1 trillion by 2020 , compared to $1.9 trillion in 2013
 By 2020, it‟s estimated that 90% of cars will be connected to the Internet,
 Compared to 10% in 2012”.
 But, we must keep in mind that the IoT would generate loads of data, „Big Data‟
 A lot of our personal and lifestyle data are shared through „smart‟ objects
 Serious security and privacy threat.

Rooftop energy

 Bengaluru‟s aerial mission to produce a three dimensional map of rooftop solar power potential using Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) data can give this key source of power a big boost.
 Similar mapping exercises have been carried out in several countries
 To assess how much of city‟s power needs can be met through rooftop solar installations
 Helps determine usable rooftops
 Good business cases and investment
 Major solar projects that connect to the grid
 Often face the challenge of land acquisition and transmission connectivity
 Southern States and Rajasthan together host the bulk of national solar infrastructure on a large scale.
 India, which is a founder-member of the International Solar Alliance launched in Paris during the climate change conference
 Initiatives such as the Bengaluru mapping project can contribute to assessments of both real potential and risk.
 This is crucial for projects on a large scale involving significant exposure for •financial institutions, including banks.
 With ongoing improvements to solar cell effciency and battery technology, rooftops will only get more attractive in the future

Understanding delirium

Promoting awareness about this condition is important, especially among the elderly
Delirium, or an acute state of confusion, occurs commonly in the elderly, usually due to underlying physical illnesses or disorders, and is linked to caregiver distress and hospitalisation.
It occurs in 20-40% of patients in the hospital intensive care unit
 Age is a risk factor for developing this condition

The power of numbers

 Collecting data about sexual violence is a crucial step towards breaking culture of silence
 “#Me Too” movement spread virally in October 2017 as a hashtag used on social media to help demonstrate the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and harassment, especially in the workplace.
 Time magazine dedicated its person of the year (2017) cover to women who broke the silence surrounding the pervasiveness of sexual harassment and violence, especially in the workplace
 What do we •find missing in these statistics?
 There is no mention of sexual harassment and violence against women in workplace
 Minimal data on workplace harassment in India.
 Silence speaks louder than statistics.
 However,collecting and disseminating data about sexual violence is the •first step towards breaking the culture of silence and •finding ways of combating violence against women

Be alert to Operation Dhakka

 The toppling of the Lenin statue in Tripura is a reminder of the grave danger to Indian democracy
 March 5, 2018, Belonia,Tripura.“Bharat Mata ki jai!” saffron-sporting men yelled as they felled the statue of the Russian communist revolutionary.
 It did not matter to them that Lenin had been the inspiration to generations of Indians, leaders and led, in their strivings for a just Bharat.
 “Ek dhakka zor se (one more shove, and make it strong)” was an inflammatory cry that was heard at the time of the Babri Masjid demolition.

Prelims Focus Facts-News Analysis

Page-1- Aadhaar not mandatory for NEET
In a huge relief to thousands of students, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court onTuesday stayed a CBSE noti•cation that made Aadhaar or its enrolment proof mandatory to register or appear for the National Eligibility cum EntranceTest (NEET) 2018.
The •Five-judge Bench, led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, which is hearing a batch of petitions challenging Aadhaar, questioned the Centre about the issuance of such notifications by government authorities
 Page-1- Muslim shops, buildings targeted again in Kandy
Pak. court stops Saeed‟s arrest
UN warns of „apocalypse(कयामत- destruction)‟ in Syria
Cabinet approves easing spectrum cap
Expected to aid mergers and acquisitions in the sector
India-China trade hits a record $84.4 billion
A historic high, notwithstanding bilateral tensions over a host of issues, including the Doklam stando•.