Source– This post is based on the article “$777mn Pledged at RLM Forum to Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases” published in “Emirati Times” on 3rd December 2023. Why in the News? The 2023 Reaching the Last Mile Forum at COP28 has secured over $777 million in pledges to address the growing challenge of neglected tropical diseases… Continue reading COP28 gets $777mn to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
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JT-60SA: World’s biggest nuclear fusion reactor
Source– This post is based on the article “World’s biggest nuclear fusion reactor opens in huge boost for ‘holy grail’ of clean energy” published in “The Independent” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? JT-60SA, the world’s largest and most advanced nuclear fusion reactor started its official operations in Japan, marking a major milestone… Continue reading JT-60SA: World’s biggest nuclear fusion reactor
Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project
Source– This post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture launched Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Culture has launched the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD) project for cultural mapping and documentation of villages across India. What is Mera Gaon Meri… Continue reading Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project
Global Cooling Pledge at COP28: How refrigerators and ACs contribute to global warming
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Cooling Pledge at COP28: How refrigerators and ACs contribute to global warming” published in “Indian Express” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? At the ongoing COP28 climate summit, 63 countries have signed the Global Cooling Pledge to drastically cut cooling emissions. What is the… Continue reading Global Cooling Pledge at COP28: How refrigerators and ACs contribute to global warming
First WHO Global Clinical Trials Forum
Source: The post is based on the article “First WHO Global Clinical Trials Forum” published in “WHO” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? The First WHO Global Clinical Trials Forum was recently conducted. The objective of the forum was to develop a joint vision on strengthening clinical research capabilities. What are Clinical Trials?… Continue reading First WHO Global Clinical Trials Forum
GEMINI: AI Model developed by Google
Source: The post is based on the article “GEMINI: AI Model developed by Google” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? Google has launched Project Gemini, its largest and most capable AI model. What is GEMINI? Specifications Details What is it It is a Multimodal AI and a Large Language… Continue reading GEMINI: AI Model developed by Google
AICTE releases Approval Process Handbook for Academic Year 2024-2027
Source: The post is based on the article “AICTE releases Approval Process Handbook for Academic Year 2024-2027” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched the AICTE Approval Process Handbook for Academic Year 2024-2027. What is the AICTE Approval Process Handbook for Academic… Continue reading AICTE releases Approval Process Handbook for Academic Year 2024-2027
Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill and J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “114 seats, migrant quota cleared for J&K Assembly” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? Lok Sabha has passed Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment)… Continue reading Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill and J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill
Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters
Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters” published in “Indian Express” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? ISRO has successfully brought back the Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrayaan-3 from a lunar orbit to an orbit around Earth after it completed its… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters
Group of Companies Doctrine: SC holds arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms
Source: The post is based on the article “Arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has held that an arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms under the “group of companies” doctrine. What is the… Continue reading Group of Companies Doctrine: SC holds arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms
