Kamikaze Drone: In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia’s utilization of the Lancet Kamikaze drone, which incorporates American AI technology, highlights complex global supply chain issues. Kamikaze drone are small unmanned aircraft packed with explosives that can be flown directly at a tank or a group of troops that are destroyed when it hits the […]
Month: May 2024
United Nations Forum On Forests : 19th Session
United Nations Forum On Forests : 19th Session Delegates at 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19) entered into informal negotiations over the draft texts of the High-Level Declaration United Nations Forum on Forests was established in 2000 by the UN Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). It promotes […]
Deadbots : New Study
Deadbots : New Study A new study urges caution in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots designed to mimic deceased loved ones, known as ‘deadbots’. Deadbots are also known as griefbots, are AI-enabled digital representations of departed loved ones. These chatbots simulate their language patterns and personality traits using their digital footprint, like emails, […]
Auroras
Auroras: The night sky was lit up by northern lights, or aurora borealis, at Hanle village in Ladakh. Auroras are essentially natural lights that appear as bright, swirling curtains in the night sky and can be seen in a range of colours, including blue, red, yellow, green, and orange. These lights primarily appear near the […]
Kawasaki Disease : Successfully Treated
Kawasaki Disease : Successfully Treated Two baby girls diagnosed with Kawasaki disease were successfully treated at Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) very recently. Kawasaki Disease is a rare heart condition that causes a high fever and inflammation of the blood vessels. It usually affects children under the age of 5. It’s one of the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 11th May 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 11th May 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Tamil Nadu Bans Dog Breeds
Tamil Nadu Bans Dog Breeds: The Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department recently declared a prohibition on 23 dog breeds deemed ‘ferocious’, including well-known types like the Rottweiler, Pitbull Terrier and Tosa Inu. This decision was largely motivated by a distressing incident in Chennai where a Rottweiler severely injured a child. The catalyst for this regulatory […]
Oleander Leaves : Banned
Oleander Leaves : Banned Death of a 24-year-old woman, Surya Surendran, who accidentally consumed oleander leaves, two major religious temple boards in Kerala have imposed a ban on the use of oleander flowers in temple offerings. The incident occurred when the victim, unknowingly chewed oleander locally known as Arali in Kerala leaves, leading to severe […]
Gaming Visa : Dubai
Gaming Visa : Dubai Dubai has launched an innovative Gaming Visa, spearheaded by Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aiming to transform the city into a global gaming hub by attracting 30,000 game developers by 2033. The Gaming Visa is designed for game developers, designers, programmers, and content creators. Applicants must be […]
India Military Withdrawal From Maldives
India Military Withdrawal From Maldives: India has completed the withdrawal of its military personnel from the Maldives, an action that fulfils one of President Mohamed Muizzu’s major campaign promises. This event marks a notable shift in Indo-Maldivian relations, especially considering his perceived pro-China stance. The final batch of troops left the Maldives a day before […]
