“Future of Jobs” Report: India to witness less job churn in the next five years: WEF report

Source: The post is based on the article “India to witness less job churn in the next five years: WEF report” published in Business Standard on 1st May 2023 What is the News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the “Future of Jobs” Report. The report maps the jobs and skills in the coming years… Continue reading “Future of Jobs” Report: India to witness less job churn in the next five years: WEF report

G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation

Source: The post is based on the article “G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is G7?3 What are the key highlights from the G7 Digital and Tech Ministers meeting?4 What are the concerns with AI-based chatbot platforms like ChatGPT?… Continue reading G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation

Bihan Mela: A seed festival aims to help tribal Kondh farmers in Odisha return to their agricultural traditions

Source: The post is based on the article “Bihan Mela: A seed festival aims to help tribal Kondh farmers in Odisha return to their agricultural traditions” published in Down To Earth on 1st May 2023 What is the News? The members of the Kondh tribe in Odisha have added one more event to their calendar… Continue reading Bihan Mela: A seed festival aims to help tribal Kondh farmers in Odisha return to their agricultural traditions

Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.

Source: The post is based on the article “Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Transportation Security Administration(TSA)?3 Why is there a need for a unified security force for all airports in India?4 What… Continue reading Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.

Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States

Source: The post is based on the article “Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed all States to suo motu register FIRs on hate speech incidents and proceed against offenders without… Continue reading Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States

Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is in the process of bringing in a star rating system for water fixtures similar to the ratings of electrical appliances. About… Continue reading Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures

Bluewashing: Report flags how corporates have wormed their way into global food governance

Source: The post is based on the article “Bluewashing: Report flags how corporates have wormed their way into global food governance” published in Down To Earth on 28th April 2023 What is the News? The International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems has released a report titled “Who’s tipping the scales”. The report has… Continue reading Bluewashing: Report flags how corporates have wormed their way into global food governance

Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery: 100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting

Source: The post is based on the article “100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting” published in TOI on 27th April 2023 What is the News? More than 100 delegates from 30 countries as part of the pre-G20 meeting have visited the Hemis and Thiksey monasteries. What is Hemis Monastery? Hemis Monastery is… Continue reading Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery: 100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting

Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple

Source: The post is based on the article “Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has urged the government to conserve the historically significant structures, including the 600-year-old ‘Vilakkumadom’, at Sree Mahavishnu… Continue reading Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple

What are seamounts?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are seamounts?” published in The Hindu on 28th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Seamounts?3 What is the importance of Seamounts?4 What is India’s contribution to mapping Seamounts? What is the News? Scientists have reported finding 19,325 new seamounts after poring through new… Continue reading What are seamounts?

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