News of The Day – 20th August 2024 SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB. News Headline Source Syllabus What To Know? Hema Committee Report The Hindu GS 2: Polity and Governance Key Findings of K. Read More …
Day: August 20, 2024
Govt plans to conduct survey on all migrant workers in Tamil Nadu
Context The Cauvery delta region in Tamil Nadu, often referred to as the granary of South India, is witnessing a gradual influx of migrant workers from other parts of the country, particularly West Bengal and Bihar, to fill the labor Read More …
Government Initiatives to Bolster Domestic Clean Technology
Context Recently the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) reimposed its mandate requiring solar projects to source (photovoltaic [PV]) modules exclusively from a government-approved list of domestic manufacturers starting April 1. About The ALMM (Approved List of Model Manufacturers) Read More …
How an Iranian Influence Operation Used ChatGPT to Target the U.S. Presidential Election
Context Recently, OpenAI announced that it had banned ChatGPT accounts connected to an Iranian influence operation as it was generating content to sway the U.S. presidential election. Storm-2035 OpenAI identified a group concerned in an Iranian influence operation, dubbed “Storm-2035,” Read More …
Cyanide sensor to enhance safety of water, food products
Context Researchers at the Central University of Kerala have made a significant breakthrough by developing a highly sensitive cyanide sensor designed to enhance safety in food and water supplies. This innovative technology addresses the urgent need for reliable detection methods Read More …
FSSAI launches project to tackle microplastic contamination in food
Context The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently initiated a significant project aimed at addressing the pressing issue of microplastic contamination in food products. This initiative comes amid growing global concerns regarding the presence of microplastics Read More …
India-Malaysia Bilateral Relationship
Context Recently Malaysian Prime Minister Dato Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim is scheduled to visit India from August 19-21, marking his first visit as Malaysia’s Prime Minister. About India set up diplomatic relations with the Federation of Malaya (predecessor country of Read More …