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India’s Proposed Maritime Development Fund Subject: Economy Section: Msc Objective: The proposed fund aims to provide long-term, low-cost financial support to promote indigenous ship-building in India. Expected Timeline: The fund is likely to be ready by the end of this year. Participation: It will involve participation from industry stakeholders, financial institutions, and Ministries. […]
Workshop on ‘Count of Pastoralists and their Livestock in 21st Livestock Census’ Subject: Schemes Section: Agri Context: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying organized a workshop on ‘Count of Pastoralists and their Livestock in 21st Livestock Census’ in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. About Livestock Census: The […]
Launch of Exploration Licence for Critical and Deep-Seated Minerals by the States of Karnataka and Rajasthan – A First in the Country Subject: Geography Section: Eco geography Context: Karnataka and Rajasthan launched an auction of Exploration Licence (EL) for critical and deep seated minerals on 06.03.2024. More on news: Exploration License blocks are […]
Cabinet Approves Ambitious India AI Mission to Strengthen the AI Innovation Ecosystem Subject: Schemes Section: Computer Context: In furtherance to the vision of Making AI in India and Making AI Work for India, the Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the comprehensive national-level India AI mission with a […]
Novo valuation surpasses Tesla on experimental obesity drug data Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: Novo Nordisk’s market valuation has surpassed Tesla and Visa after announcing positive early trial data for a new obesity drug; shares rose over 8% to record highs. More on news: Shares surged more than 8% to record […]
12 security agencies to use indigenously developed explosive detectors Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: Two indigenously developed explosive detectors have been handed over to the Intelligence Bureau for field deployment by 12 identified security agencies across the country. More on news: The move is expected to further strengthen the apparatus of […]
The Italian court ruling against returning sea migrants to Libya Subject: IR Section: Int Conventions Context: Italy’s top court acknowledged that migrants face the risk of ‘inhuman and degrading treatment’ at detention centers should they be returned to Libyan coastguards. More on news: Rights agencies have drawn attention to human rights abuses in […]
As Big Tech scrambles to meet EU rules, investigations seen as likely Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: The world’s largest tech companies, including Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and ByteDance, have updated their core platform services to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), aiming to ensure […]
A bold step towards a cervical cancer-free future Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The interim Union Budget for 2024-25 notably emphasizes women’s health and a standout feature of the budget is its support for vaccinating girls aged nine to 14 years against cervical cancer, representing a crucial step in enhancing women’s […]
AI knowledge consortium formed by 12 organisations Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT About AI Knowledge Consortium (AIKC): AIKC, a coalition of twelve research institutions and think tanks, has been formed in Indiato promote a multi-stakeholder approach to AI governance. This initiative underscores the importance of responsible business practices and societal […]