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 …
Month: August 2024
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 …
News of The Day – 19th August 2024
News of The Day – 19th August 2024 SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB. News Headline Source Syllabus What To Know? The bitter dispute in the Namdhari sect, which has left 8 people injured Read More …
India needs to create 8 million jobs every year
Context In the Economic Survey, the Chief Economic Advisor estimated that India needed to create close to 8 million new jobs each year for the coming decade. About India has been one of the brightest spots in terms of GDP growth rate. Read More …
Importance Of Technology In Indian Agriculture
Context Recently the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare organized a conference on the pivotal role of space technology in the growth and development of India’s agricultural sector. About Krishi-DSS is a primary-of-its-type geospatial platform designed for Indian agriculture. It Read More …
New Amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019
Context The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has recently amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019, following the announcements made in the Union Budget 2024-25. This amendment is part of the Indian government’s ongoing effort to enhance the Read More …
Problems Associated with Regional Rural Banks in India
Context Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were established in India to provide financial services to rural and semi-urban areas, aiming to enhance the economic development of these regions. However, in recent years, RRBs have been losing ground to private banks, primarily Read More …