Current Affairs

Breakthrough in Nuclear Clock Technology

Context: An international research team led by scientists at JILA has showcased key components of a nuclear clock, a new...

The Evolution of Complex Brains in Animals

Context: An assistant professor at the University of Detroit is investigating the relationship between brain structure and behaviour in reptiles,...

World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024

Context: Inequality is increasing globally as labour income has stagnated, and a significant portion of youth remain outside employment, education,...

Teacher’s Day

Context: Every year, India celebratesĀ  Teachers’ Day on September 5, the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second President...

Temperature-Adaptive Radiative Cooling Device

Ā Context: As the global energy crisis deepens and climate change accelerates, the need for sustainable energy management solutions becomes increasingly...

AI Model Revolutionises Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Context: Scientists at Harvard Medical School have introduced CHIEF (Clinical Histopathology Imaging Evaluation Foundation), a groundbreaking AI model set to...

PM Modi Visit to BruneiĀ 

Context: Recently, during a banquet hosted by the Sultan of Brunei, on September 4, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised...

Soil Carbon Storage

Context: Researchers at Kansas State University (K-State) are investigating how various farming practices influence the amount of carbon stored in...

FAME-3

Context: In encouraging news for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, the government has announced that the third phase of the Faster...

Food Inflation in Inflation Targeting ofĀ  RBI

Context: Recently inĀ  an interview Viral Acharya, former RBI deputy governor, explains the importance of including food inflation in the...

Gap Between Allocations for Health and Outcomes in States

Context: The effectiveness of Union Budget health allocations relies on State-level factors, especially for Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), as States...

State Changes In Rape Law

Context: Amid protests over the rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata, West Bengal’s Assembly passed a Bill...

Places in News: Singapore

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Singapore for a two-day visit aimed at enhancing India-Singapore bilateral relations.   About...

Species in News: Sea turtles

Context: Sea turtles in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, are showing signs of improved health after a long period of...

Project Strawberry

Context: OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence research organisation, is expected to release its most powerful AI model.   About the...

NASA Discovers Earth’s Third Energy Field: The ā€˜Polar Wind’

Context: NASA has identified a previously theoretical energy field called the ‘Polar Wind’, which has been hypothesised for 60 years.Ā ...

Drones and Security

Context: The drones used in the bombing of two Meitei-majority villages in Manipur’s Imphal West district were likely assembled locally,...

Jaipur

Context: A budget of ₹100 crore will be allocated for the heritage conservation and development of Jaipur’s Walled City, which...

Food Irradiation Units set up by the Ministry of Food ProcessingĀ 

Context: In the Union Budget 2024-25, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries announced support for setting up 50 multi-product food...

Tropical Forests Face Increased Soil Carbon Loss Due to Climate Change

Context: A recent study conducted by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Colorado State University, and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute...

John Stuart Mill’s Harm Principle and the Extent of Liberty

Context: A minor girl was gang-raped in Assam’s Nagaon district by three Muslim men, leading to public anger. Assam CM...

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