Source– This post is based on the article “PM to inaugurate the annual Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit on 12th December” published in “PIB” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. What is… Continue reading Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit
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India, China increased nuclear weapons since last year:SIPRI
News: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released its Yearbook 2020. Facts: Nine nuclear-armed countries: US, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea. These countries together account for an estimated 13,400 nuclear weapons as of January 2020. Highest Nuclear warheads: Russia leads with 6,375 warheads, followed by the US… Continue reading India, China increased nuclear weapons since last year:SIPRI
India’s first gas trading platform launched
News: Union Petroleum Minister has inaugurated the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX). Facts: Indian Gas Exchange(IGX): It is India’s first online natural gas trading platform that will enable market participants to trade in standardised gas contracts. It is owned and operated by the Indian Energy Exchange(IEX). Significance: It is expected to facilitate overall transparent price discovery… Continue reading India’s first gas trading platform launched
India stares at 5th recession: How is it different from the past downturns?
News: India is staring at the 5th recession which will be different from previous recessions and will come with a fresh set of challenges. Facts: Recession: It is generally defined as a fall in the overall economic activity for two consecutive quarters (six months) accompanied by a decline in income, sales and employment. Previous Recessions:… Continue reading India stares at 5th recession: How is it different from the past downturns?
Amid pandemic, traditional art of ‘talamaddale’ goes digital
News: The traditional art of ‘talamaddale’, a variant of Yakshagana theatre has gone digital in times of COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Tala-Maddale: It is an ancient form of performance dialogue or debate performance in Southern India in the Karavali and Malnad regions of Karnataka and Kerala. The artform is a derived form of Yakshagana—a classical dance… Continue reading Amid pandemic, traditional art of ‘talamaddale’ goes digital
India and Japan Join Hands For – ‘Lunar Polar Exploration’ mission
News: Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA) will be launching a joint lunar mission called the Lunar Polar Exploration(LPE). Facts: Launch Year: 2023 Aim: To send a lunar rover and lander to explore the south pole region of the Moon. Objective: To obtain data on the quantity and forms of water resources… Continue reading India and Japan Join Hands For – ‘Lunar Polar Exploration’ mission
Government launches ”Aarogyapath” Healthcare Supply Chain Portal
News: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) has launched Arogyapath Portal. Facts: Aarogyapath: It is a national healthcare supply chain portal that aims to provide real-time availability of critical healthcare supplies to manufacturers, suppliers and customers to effectively deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Odisha’s unique festival Raja Parba begins
News: The Prime Minister has greeted the people of Odisha on the occasion of Raja Parba Festival. Facts: Raja Parba: It is a three-day unique festival in Odisha celebrating the onset of monsoon and the earth’s womanhood.It is believed that during this time the Mother Earth or Bhudevi undergoes menstruation.
RECOVERY Trial
Facts: RECOVERY trial is a large randomised controlled trial conducted in the U.K.It aims to test five drugs to identify treatments that may be beneficial for people hospitalised with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Additional Facts: Solidarity Trial: It is an international clinical trial launched by the World Health Organization(WHO) and partners to help find an… Continue reading RECOVERY Trial
World Day Against Child Labour
News: The World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) is being observed on 12 June. Facts: It was started in 2002 by International Labour Organisation(ILO) to raise awareness and prevent child labour. Theme: COVID-19: Protect children from child labour now more than ever. Additional Facts: UN Sustainable Development Goal Target 8.7: It calls for an end… Continue reading World Day Against Child Labour
