News of The Day – 17th August 2024 Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB. News Headline Source Syllabus What To Know? Kerala High Court launches state’s first virtual court in Kollam district Indian Express Read More …
Day: August 17, 2024
AI-Based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)
Context The Indian government has recently launched an AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) to help farmers manage pests and connect with agriculture scientists and experts. This innovative platform aims to reduce farmers’ dependence on pesticide retailers and promote a Read More …
ISRO successfully launches EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite
Context On August 16, 2024, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-08) aboard the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This mission marks a significant milestone in Read More …
India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in Semiconductor Production
Context The Prime Minister on 78th Independence day, outlined commitment towards becoming a global leader in semiconductor production and achieving the target of Viksit Bharat by 2047. About There was a time when India used to import mobile phones but Read More …
Law on protection of healthcare workers
Context Recently the Supreme Court of India expressed its concern regarding the non-implementation of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021. About A PIL was filed in the Supreme court in 2023, over non-implementation of the National Commission Read More …
P.M Calls for Secular Civil Code In Independence Day Speech
Context In his 11th Independence Day speech, PM Modi called for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), naming it as a “Secular Civil Code” as distinct from the existing “communal civil code”. About A Uniform Civil Code refers to the provision of one Read More …
Control of Traffic-Induced Air Pollution
Context Traffic is a major contributor to air pollution, particularly in urban areas where vehicle density is high. The emissions from vehicles, including particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), significantly degrade air quality and pose Read More …