Source-This post on Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test for diabetes is based on the article “What is the HbA1C test and why is it used to check for diabetes?” published in “The Hindu” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test, which is used to diagnose diabetes. According… Continue reading Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test for Diabetes
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SIMA: Google Deepmind’s new AI
Source-This post on SIMA: Google Deepmind’s new AI is based on the article “What is SIMA, Google Deepmind’s new AI that can play video games with you” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? Google DeepMind introduced its newest AI gaming agent, SIMA. It can understand and execute tasks… Continue reading SIMA: Google Deepmind’s new AI
Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) Project
Source-This post on Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) Project is based on the article “How the United States plans to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? The United States, as part of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) project, is planning to construct a floating… Continue reading Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) Project
Anti-piracy mechanism of India
Source– This post on Anti-piracy mechanism of India is based on the article “Marathon operation by Navy, IAF led to pirates’ surrender” published in “The Hindu” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Indian Navy’s highly secretive Marine Commandos (MARCOS) conducted their first-ever para-drop operation at sea. They managed to secure and safely evacuate the 21… Continue reading Anti-piracy mechanism of India
Shipra River
Source-This post on Shipra River is based on the article CAG alert on unacceptable pollution of Kshipra river in Madhya Pradesh” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a performance audit was conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on the degradation of the Shipra River. About… Continue reading Shipra River
Employment status in India
Source-This post on Employment status in India is based on the article “No major change in employment status or wages in 10 years” published in “The Hindu” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a report by Bahutva Karnataka shows that the share of self-employed workers increased, while the share of those in formal employment remained… Continue reading Employment status in India
Railways Multi-modal transport hubs
Source-This post on Railways Multi-modal transport hubs is based on the article “Railways plans to develop multi-modal transport hubs” published in “The Hindu” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Railways aims to establish mega railway terminals featuring multi-modal connectivity in aspirational cities with a population of more than 10 lakh nationwide.… Continue reading Railways Multi-modal transport hubs
Nana Jagannath Shankarseth
Source-This post on Nana Jagannath Shankarseth is based on the article “Who was Nana Jagannath Shankarseth, the social reformer ‘architect of Mumbai‘” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? The Maharashtra government recently requested the Ministry of Railways to rename Mumbai Central station after Nana Jagannath Shankarseth. Who was… Continue reading Nana Jagannath Shankarseth
Private Placement
Source-This post on Private Placement is based on the article “Sebi decides to repeal certain circulars related to private placement of securities” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently decided to repeal certain circulars that provided relaxation for the… Continue reading Private Placement
Nausena Bhawan: Indian Navy first independent headquarters
Source-This post on Nausena Bhawan: Indian Navy first independent headquarters is based on the article “Rajnath inaugurates new Navy headquarters” published in “The Hindu” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated the new Nausena Bhawan in Delhi Cantonment. What is its Significance? First Independent headquarter– The inauguration of… Continue reading Nausena Bhawan: Indian Navy first independent headquarters
