What is the news? The Gujarat forest department has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based software named SIMBA. What is SIMBA? SIMBA or Software with Intelligent Marking Based Identification of Asiatic lions is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based software developed to identify Asiatic lions individually. The software has been developed by Hyderabad-based “teliolabs”. How does SIMBA… Continue reading Gujarat: SIMBA to give distinct identity to each Asiatic lion
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Perini dance performance leave devotees spellbound
What is the news? A scintillating Perini dance performance by artists at Shiva Stuthi, a cultural event, held in Telangana has left the audience awestruck. What is Perini Dance? Perini is an ancient dance form from Telangana. This dance form prospered during the Kakatiya dynasty. This dance form is also called ‘Dance of Warriors’. It… Continue reading Perini dance performance leave devotees spellbound
‘Make in India’ more crucial from prism of national security: PM Modi
What is the news? The Prime Minister has addressed a post-Budget webinar on ‘Make in India’. What are the key highlights from the PM’s speech? Reduce Dependence on Imports: Make in India and atma nirbharta (self-reliance) is the need of the hour especially in the context of National Security. But for this, Indian Companies need… Continue reading ‘Make in India’ more crucial from prism of national security: PM Modi
Explained: What are cluster bombs and thermobaric weapons, allegedly used by Russia against Ukrainians?
What is the News? Human rights groups Amnesty International and Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States has accused Russia of using cluster bombs and vacuum bombs in the ongoing war. What are Cluster Munitions? Cluster Munitions are non-precision weapons that are designed to injure or kill human beings indiscriminately over a large area and to… Continue reading Explained: What are cluster bombs and thermobaric weapons, allegedly used by Russia against Ukrainians?
Government has approved continuation of Umbrella Scheme “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates”
What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the seven existing sub-schemes under the Umbrella Scheme “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates” for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates” Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Aim: To enable migrants and repatriates,… Continue reading Government has approved continuation of Umbrella Scheme “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates”
Union Minister for Women & Child Development launches “Stree Manoraksha Project”
What is the News? During International Women’s Day week, Union Minister for Women and Child Development has launched “Stree Manoraksha project”. What is the Stree Manoraksha Project? Launched by: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, with support and funding from the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Aim: To provide training and… Continue reading Union Minister for Women & Child Development launches “Stree Manoraksha Project”
Finance Minister launches e-Bill system on 46th Civil Accounts Day
What is the News? The Union Minister for Finance has launched the e-Bill system for Central Government Ministries on the 46th Civil Accounts Day. What is the e-Bill System? Aim: To make the entire process of submission and backend processing of bills completely paperless and transparent for Central Government Ministries. Developed by: Public Financial Management… Continue reading Finance Minister launches e-Bill system on 46th Civil Accounts Day
End Plastic Pollution: 175 countries commit to forge internationally binding treaty on plastic pollution
What is the News? Around 175 countries have endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) in Nairobi, Kenya titled “End Plastic Pollution: Towards an internationally legally binding instrument”. What is the purpose of this resolution? The resolution has agreed to end plastic pollution and adopt an international, legally binding agreement by 2024. … Continue reading End Plastic Pollution: 175 countries commit to forge internationally binding treaty on plastic pollution
Indian farmers can now trade in carbon credits to boost income
What is the News? Indian Agricultural Research Institute(IARI) will join hands with a private firm – for the first time, to build a marketplace for trading in carbon credits for farmers in the country. How much Greenhouse Gas emissions does Indian agriculture emit? Farming contributes around 14% of the annual greenhouse gas emissions from India.… Continue reading Indian farmers can now trade in carbon credits to boost income
Russia-Ukraine conflict may increase the risk of cyberattacks for India
What is the News? According to experts, India needs to up its ante against potential cybersecurity attacks in the telecom, infrastructure and banking sectors in the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. What is a Cyberattack? A Cyberattack is a malicious and deliberate attempt by an individual or organization to breach the information system of… Continue reading Russia-Ukraine conflict may increase the risk of cyberattacks for India
