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India is building its own ‘sovereign AI’ Subject : Science and Tech Section: Awareness of IT Context: India is building its own ‘sovereign AI’ More about the news: India is aiming to adopt a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) approach to artificial intelligence (AI) after successfully implementing similar strategies for initiatives like Aadhaar and […]
The spread of AIDS can be stopped with science backed protocols Subject : Science and tech Section: Health Context: As of December 1, 2023, individuals with HIV who consistently undergo antiretroviral therapy (ART) experience a life comparable to those without HIV, with modeling studies indicating nearly identical life expectancies. This development challenges historical […]
Dismay over addition of colour image of Dhanvantari to NMCs logo Subject : Polity Section: National body Context: The recent directive from the Union Health Ministry to rename Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres to ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’ with the tagline ‘Arogyam Parmam Dhanam’ has initiated a broader rebranding process in the health […]
Three Anti submarine Warfare ships for the Indian Navy launched Subject :Science and Tech Section: defence Context: Recently, the Cochin Shipyard marked a significant milestone with the simultaneous launch of the first three ships in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) shallow water crafts commissioned by the Indian Navy. The ceremony, attended […]
MHA to Examine Constitutional Safeguards for Ladakh Subject :Polity Section: Federalism Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has taken a significant step in addressing the demands of civil society groups in Ladakh by agreeing to examine constitutional safeguards for the Union Territory. This development is outlined in an order issued recently to […]
India set to launch Xray Polarimeter Satellite, says ISRO Subject :Science and Tech Section: Space tech Context: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that India is set to launch its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), aiming to investigate the polarisation of intense X-Ray sources. About the mission: The XPoSat spacecraft is designated […]
India at the Climate Summit Subject : Environment Section: International conventions BASIC Group: The BASIC group was formed as the result of an agreement signed by the four countries (Brazil, South Africa, India and China) on 28th November, 2009. All members of BRICS nations except Russia, are part of the BASIC group. It […]
What is cooking at COP28? Subject : Environment Section: International conventions Climate finance: ‘Market Mechanism’ or ‘Carbon Market’ is a way of making finance available to fight climate change. Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which deals with bilateral (6.2) and global carbon markets (6.4), is said to be the most complex part […]
India close to securing lithium reserves overseas Subject : Geography Section: Economic Geography Context: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has taken up 125 exploration projects this year which is the highest ever. Details: In 2023, a list of 30 critical minerals was announced by the Ministry of Mines. The list included lithium, […]
UK university academic is lending expertise to cut India’s snakebite deaths Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: India has the biggest burden of deaths due to snakebites in the world, with most of the cases in rural India. Death due to snakebite in India: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), […]