Source: This post on Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 has been created based on the article “AI to decipher, synthesise proteins: What the 2024 Chemistry Nobel was awarded for” published in Indian Express on 10th October 2024. Why in news? The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper. Baker… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024
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National Sports Governance Bill, 2024
Source: The post on National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 is based on the article “Inviting Comments on Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024” published in “PIB” on 11th October 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has released the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 for public review and feedback. This bill is intended… Continue reading National Sports Governance Bill, 2024
World Mental Health Day
Source: The post on World Mental Health Day is based on the article “Ministry of Health & Family Welfare celebrates World Mental Health Day and two years of Tele MANAS” published in “PIB” on 11th October 2024. Why in the News? The Union Health Ministry celebrated the second anniversary of the *National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS)… Continue reading World Mental Health Day
India-ASEAN Digital Collaboration and Payment Linkages
Source: The post on CCS Approval for Major Defence Deals is based on the article “CCS clears deals for 31 MQ-9B drones and submarines” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? India will share its expertise and experiences in utilizing digital public infrastructure (DPI), such as Aadhaar and the Unified Payments Interface, with ASEAN nations. About… Continue reading India-ASEAN Digital Collaboration and Payment Linkages
Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature
Source: The post on Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature is based on the article “South Korea’s Kang wins literature Nobel for her ‘intense prose’” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? The Swedish Academy awarded South Korean writer Han Kang the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her “intense poetic prose”… Continue reading Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature
Rapid Vegetation Increase in the Antarctic Peninsula
Source: The post on Rapid Vegetation Increase in the Antarctic Peninsula is based on the article “As green patch spreads in Antarctica, here’s what is worrying scientists” published in “Indian Express” on 11th October 2024. Why in the News? Satellite data analysis reveals that plant cover on the Antarctic Peninsula has grown 14 times over the past 35… Continue reading Rapid Vegetation Increase in the Antarctic Peninsula
PM Modi Unveils 10-Point Plan at the 2024 ASEAN-India Summit
Source: The post on PM Modi Unveils 10-Point Plan at the 2024 ASEAN-India Summit is based on the article “ASEAN Summit 2024: PM Modi unveils 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN relations” published in “Indian Express” on 11th October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, 21st ASEAN-India Summit was held in Vientiane, Laos. It mainly focus on strengthening… Continue reading PM Modi Unveils 10-Point Plan at the 2024 ASEAN-India Summit
CCS Approval for Major Defence Deals
Source: The post on CCS Approval for Major Defence Deals is based on the article “CCS clears deals for 31 MQ-9B drones and submarines” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved two major defence acquisitions: Purchase of 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial… Continue reading CCS Approval for Major Defence Deals
World Wide Fund (WWF) report on global wildlife populations
Source: The post on World Wide Fund (WWF) report on global wildlife populations is based on the article ” Wildlife numbers declined 73% since 1970, says WWF” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? The latest report by the Worldwide Fund (WWF) for Nature highlights a severe decline in global wildlife populations. Findings… Continue reading World Wide Fund (WWF) report on global wildlife populations
National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)
Source: The post on National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is based on the article “Cabinet approves development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), Lothal, Gujarat” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat. The project will be executed… Continue reading National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)