National Sample Survey Office (NSSO): 2023 According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), in 2023, India’s unemployment rate has dropped significantly, marking the lowest in the past three years. The PLFS gives estimates of Key employment and unemployment Indicators like, the Labour Force Participation Rates (LFPR), […]
Month: March 2024
Naval Drill In The Gulf Of Oman
Naval Drill In The Gulf Of Oman: China, Iran, and Russia recently began a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman. The Gulf of Oman, also known as the Gulf of Makran, is the western extension of the Arabian Sea and lies in the Middle East. It forms the only entrance to the Persian […]
Index Of Industrial Production : January 2024
Index Of Industrial Production : January 2024 The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation recently released the Quick Estimates of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for January 2024, revealing a growth of 3.8 percent. Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is one of the prime indicators of economic development for the measurement of trends in […]
Hyodol Robot : To Beat Loneliness Among Elders
Hyodol Robot : To Beat Loneliness Among Elders South Korean company Hyodol has come up with a way to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to beat loneliness among elders with dementia. The South Korean government is reported to have deployed around 7,000 Hyodol dolls to keep senior citizens ‘company’ and remind them to take medications. Loneliness […]
KIRTI Programme
KIRTI Programme: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports inaugurated the unique Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme. KIRTI Programme is aimed at school children between nine and 18 years age group. The scheme will have two main objectives: To hunt talent from every nook and corner of the country and To use sports […]
Uniform Code For Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024
Uniform Code For Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024: The Central Government recently rolled out a Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) for pharmaceutical companies. UCPMP 2024 has been implemented to control unethical practices in the pharma industry. The updated guidelines include drug endorsement, promotion, ethical conduct for medical representatives, and maintaining relationships with healthcare […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 13th Mar 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 13th Mar 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Parrot Fever
Parrot Fever: Parrot fever, also known as psittacosis, is a respiratory bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci. The infection primarily affects birds, such as parrots, pigeons, and poultry, but can be transmitted to humans through inhaling particles from bird feathers or droppings. Symptoms include fever, headache, chills, muscle pains, coughing, difficulty breathing, and […]
Sela Tunnel In Arunachal Pradesh : Inaugration
Sela Tunnel In Arunachal Pradesh : Inaugration PM Modi inaugurates the Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, built at an altitude of 13,700 feet by the Border Roads Organisation. The all-weather Sela Tunnel is built on the road linking Tezpur (Assam) to Tawang in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Constructed using the New Austrian […]
2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize
2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize: Riken Yamamoto, a Japanese architect, was awarded the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize, often dubbed the “Architecture Nobel“. Riken Yamamoto, the ninth laureate from Japan, is known for projects like the Hiroshima Nishi Fire Station (2000) and the Koyasu Elementary School (2018), which emphasize transparency and interaction in architectural design. Pritzker Architecture […]
