Context: Recently, ‘India AI,’ and Meta India signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. MoU Between ‘India AI’ and Meta India: Objective: To foster collaboration and cooperation between ‘India AI’ and Meta India in the field Read More …
Day: July 28, 2023
Manual Scavenging Menace in India
Probable Mains Question Q. What are the causes and consequences of manual scavenging in India? How can the government and the society eradicate this inhuman practice and rehabilitate the manual scavengers? Context: Recently, the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment revealed that only Read More …
No¬ Confidence Motion
Context: Recently, the Lok Sabha Speaker accepted a no confidence motion moved by the Opposition against the Government. Image Credits: Indian Express About No Confidence Motion: A no-confidence motion is a formal process in which a legislature expresses lack of confidence Read More …
National Coal Index
Context: The National Coal Index has shown a significant decline of 33.8% in May 2023 at 157.7 points compared to May 2022, where it was at 238.3 points. The declining trend indicates a strong supply of coal in the market, with sufficient availability to meet Read More …
IMF Forecast for Global Growth
Context: The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for global growth this year in the July update of its World Economic Outlook. Globally: Global Growth Projection: The IMF’s World Economic Outlook raised the global growth forecast for the current year to 3%, up from Read More …
Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS) Scheme
Context: Recently, the Minister of Earth Sciences provided information on the ACROSS scheme in Lok Sabha. About ACROSS Scheme: It is a central sector scheme under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) for atmospheric science programs. Aims: To address various aspects related to weather and climate Read More …
Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023
Context: The Lok Sabha has recently passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023. Probable Question: Q. Critically examine the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 passed recently. (250 words) About the News: Amendment to FCA 1980: It seeks to amend the Forest Conservation Act Read More …
Guidelines on Information Security Practices: CERT-In
Context: Recently, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for government entities for a safe and trusted Internet. About: Guidelines on Information Security Practices: CERT-In Aim: To ensure an open, safe and trusted and accountable Internet Read More …