Source: This post on Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory has been created based on the article “DAE Inaugurates MACE, Asia’s Largest and World’s Highest Imaging Cherenkov Observatory, at Hanle, Ladakh” published in PIB on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Chairman of the Atomic Energy… Continue reading Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory
MeitY Eases AI Compute Procurement Norms to Aid Start-ups
Source: This post on MeitY Eases AI Compute Procurement Norms to Aid Start-ups has been created based on the article “To accommodate start-ups, MeitY relaxes AI compute procurement norms” published in Indian Express on 9th October 2024. Why in news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has made adjustments to its AI compute procurement norms… Continue reading MeitY Eases AI Compute Procurement Norms to Aid Start-ups
Unified Genomic Chip
Source: This post on Unified Genomic Chip has been created based on the article “PM Modi launches Unified Genomic Chip for cattle: How will it help farmers?” published in Business Standard on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Unified Genomic Chip’. About ‘Unified Genomic Chip’ 1. About: The Unified… Continue reading Unified Genomic Chip
Humsafar Policy
Source: This post on Humsafar Policy has been created based on the article “Humsafar Policy’ launched by Nitin Gadkari to boost facilities on highways” published in India Today on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways has introduced the Humsafar Policy. About Humsafar Policy 1. The Humsafar Policy aligns with… Continue reading Humsafar Policy
India has eliminated trachoma, says WHO
News: World Health Organization says that India has successfully eliminated trachoma. 1. Trachoma: It is an eye infection caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. 2. It is a contagious disease, which can spread through personal contact with infected person and by flies in contact with infected persons. 3. Blindness caused due to trachoma is irreversible. 4.… Continue reading India has eliminated trachoma, says WHO
Govt. to issue green bonds only if the market pays a premium
News: The Union government will raise Rs 20000 crore through sovereign green bond, during second half of 2024-25, only if market is willing to pay the green premium. 1. Sovereign Green Bonds (SGB): They are government debt instruments that are issued to finance environmentally sustainable projects. 2. Unlike the traditional bonds, the funds raised from… Continue reading Govt. to issue green bonds only if the market pays a premium
To accommodate start-ups, MeitY relaxes AI compute procurement norms
News: The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has relaxed some provisions in its norms to procure computing capacity for AI solutions under the AI Mission. This move is expected to benefit start-ups and small companies. 1. IndiaAI Mission: It aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem by fostering AI innovation through strategic programs and partnerships… Continue reading To accommodate start-ups, MeitY relaxes AI compute procurement norms
Global Digital Compact: advancing digital innovation in a sustainable fashion
News: Global Digital Compact was adopted in the recently held Summit of the Future. 1. Summit of the Future: The proposal for the summit originated in the Our Common Agenda Report, issued by the UN Secretary General. 2. It aims to forge a new global consensus on what our future should be like, and what… Continue reading Global Digital Compact: advancing digital innovation in a sustainable fashion
What does USCIRF report say about India?
News: The recently released United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) mentions about ‘deteriorating’ religious freedom conditions in India. It expressed concerns regarding the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019. 1. United States Commission on International Religious Freedom: It is an independent, bipartisan U.S. federal government agency established under the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA).… Continue reading What does USCIRF report say about India?
Hopfield and Hinton, machine learning pioneers, win Nobel Prize in Physics
News: The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded for the foundational discoveries and inventions of Artificial Neural Networks that enabled the development of machine learning and laid the ground for the AI Revolution. 1. Machine Learning (ML): It is a sub-domain of AI that focuses on developing algorithms and statistical models that enable… Continue reading Hopfield and Hinton, machine learning pioneers, win Nobel Prize in Physics
