Source– This post is based on the article “Annual General Meeting of National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation” published in “PIB” on 8th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Annual General Meeting of National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) was held at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. What is the National… Continue reading National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC)
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COP28 gets $777mn to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
Source– This post is based on the article “$777mn Pledged at RLM Forum to Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases” published in “Emirati Times” on 3rd December 2023. Why in the News? The 2023 Reaching the Last Mile Forum at COP28 has secured over $777 million in pledges to address the growing challenge of neglected tropical diseases… Continue reading COP28 gets $777mn to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
JT-60SA: World’s biggest nuclear fusion reactor
Source– This post is based on the article “World’s biggest nuclear fusion reactor opens in huge boost for ‘holy grail’ of clean energy” published in “The Independent” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? JT-60SA, the world’s largest and most advanced nuclear fusion reactor started its official operations in Japan, marking a major milestone… Continue reading JT-60SA: World’s biggest nuclear fusion reactor
Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project
Source– This post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture launched Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Culture has launched the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD) project for cultural mapping and documentation of villages across India. What is Mera Gaon Meri… Continue reading Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project
Critical minerals: Auction and its importance
Source– This post is based on the article “Mining for critical minerals: what is the auction process, and why is it important?” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? In November 2023, Government started first ever critical minerals auction process for commercial mining by private sector. This is the… Continue reading Critical minerals: Auction and its importance
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
Source– This post is based on the article “What is OpenAI Project Q*? AGI Superintelligence Explained” published in “Tech.Go” on 24th November 2023. Why in the News? This post discusses the various aspects of Artifical General intelligence and the related technological developments. What is Artificial General Intelligence? Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is defined as the… Continue reading Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
Navy of Ancient India
Source– This post is based on the article “Navy Day: As PM Modi praises Shivaji’s naval prowess, a look at the Maratha Navy” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Navy Day (December 4), highlighted Shivaji’s naval power, and announced that epaulettes… Continue reading Navy of Ancient India
India Infrastructure Report 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “India Infrastructure Report 2023 released” published in “PIB” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? Shri Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice-President of India, has released The India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Planning and Development. What is India Infrastructure Report? 1) The report focused on wide range… Continue reading India Infrastructure Report 2023
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Source– This post is based on the article “Understanding how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works” published in “The Hindu” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? Global Positioning System (GPS), used for navigation, has had a revolutionary impact on our lives. From civilians to the military, from precision scientific studies to urban planning… Continue reading Global Positioning System (GPS)
First Genome sequencing of jamun
Source– This post is based on the article “IISER Bhopal researchers conduct first genome sequencing of jamun” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal have completed the first-ever genome sequencing of the jamun tree (Syzygium cumini). What… Continue reading First Genome sequencing of jamun
