What is the News? The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips has risen as chipmakers design different types of AI chips to power AI applications such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, robotics, and network security across a wide variety of sectors. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Must Read: Artificial intelligence (AI) What are… Continue reading The rise of AI chips
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What does India’s inequality report card have to say?
What is the News? Recently, the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) has released the State of Inequality in India Report. About the State of Inequality in India Report and its findings Must read: State of Inequality in India Report Some other related findings Income inequality: As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)… Continue reading What does India’s inequality report card have to say?
Mozambique confirms first wild poliovirus case in 30 years: What is it? How is it transmitted?
What is the News? Recently, Mozambique has identified its first case of wild poliovirus Type 1 after a child contracted the disease. It is the country’s first such case since 1992 and the second imported case of wild poliovirus in Southern Africa this year. As of now, wild poliovirus is endemic only in Afghanistan and… Continue reading Mozambique confirms first wild poliovirus case in 30 years: What is it? How is it transmitted?
BioRRAP portal: Union Minister launches Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and Start-Ups
What is the News? The Minister of Science and Technology(IC) has launched a Single National Portal, named Biological Research Regulatory Approval Portal “BioRRAP” for Biotech researchers and Startups. About the “BioRRAP” portal Aim: The portal will serve as a gateway and will help researcher to see stage of approval of their applications for regulatory clearances… Continue reading BioRRAP portal: Union Minister launches Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and Start-Ups
New research: Respiratory syncytial virus and the toll it takes on young children
What is the News? According to a Lancet study, Lower respiratory infection attributable to the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was responsible for more than 1,00,000 deaths in children under five worldwide in 2019. What are the key findings of the study? In 2019, there were 3.3 crores of RSV-associated acute lower respiratory infection episodes in… Continue reading New research: Respiratory syncytial virus and the toll it takes on young children
AnangTal’s cleaning up and beautification to begin next week.
What is the News? The government is going to restore the 11th CE grand water reservoir Anang Tal, Delhi. Note: Excavations at Anang Tal were taken up in 1993 by ASI. About the Anang Tal Lake It is a water reservoir built by the founder King of Delhi, Anang Pal Tomar in 1052 CE. Location:… Continue reading AnangTal’s cleaning up and beautification to begin next week.
Look Out Circular: Understanding the process of issuing LOCs
What is the News? Earlier, the Punjab and Haryana High Court while quashing a Look Out Circular (LOC) against the petitioner and passed omnibus instructions to the respondents including the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Bureau of Immigration (BOI). The court asked to serve a copy of the LOC to the affected person,… Continue reading Look Out Circular: Understanding the process of issuing LOCs
Govt. reconstitutes Central Advisory Board on Archaeology
What is the News? The Government of India has reconstituted the Central Advisory Board on Archaeology (CABA). What is the Central Advisory Board on Archaeology (CABA)? Purpose: To strengthen contacts between the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and those in the field of archaeological research. – To advise the Centre on matters relating to archaeology… Continue reading Govt. reconstitutes Central Advisory Board on Archaeology
Government lifts “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry
What is the News? The Centre has lifted the “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal to boost the utilization of raw bamboo and support the industry. Background Bamboo is largely used in making Agarbattis wherein up to 16% which is the upper layers of the bamboo is used for manufacturing while the remaining 84% of bamboo… Continue reading Government lifts “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry
Explained: What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?
What is the News? The United States President is expected to launch the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)? In October 2021, the US administration announced the development of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework(IPEF). Pillars: The IPEF is built on four modules: 1) fair and resilient trade (including digital, labour, environmental… Continue reading Explained: What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?
