Authorised Economic Operators Programme: The gem and jewellery sector has been granted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status by the Ministry of Finance, easing export-import processes with shorter cargo release times and reduced bank guarantees. Authorised Economic Operators Programme: The Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme is a global initiative launched in 2007 under the World Customs […]
Month: June 2024
Nano-Fertilizer Plant At Kakinada
Nano-Fertilizer Plant At Kakinada: Coromandel International (an agriculture solutions provider) has opened a nano-fertiliser plant at its Kakinada complex in Andhra Pradesh. The nano fertilisers (such as Nano DAP and Nano urea) ensure optimal nutrient delivery and absorption by the plants, potentially replacing conventional fertilisers and increasing crop yield. Nano fertilisers are highly efficient types […]
Mount Kanlaon
Mount Kanlao : A volcanic eruption at Mount Kanlaon in the Philippines led to rivers of cold lava, or lahar. Cold lava, or “lahar,” is a hazardous flow of volcanic material, debris, and water that descends rapidly from volcanoes, resembling a fast-moving landslide rather than molten lava. This dense mixture forms when water interacts with […]
Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence: Apple introduced “Apple Intelligence,” a generative AI system integrated into iPhones, iPads, and Macs via iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. Apple Intelligence combines generative AI with personal context to provide personalized, context-aware responses, enhancing user experience while prioritizing privacy through on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute. Key features include: Writing Tools […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 12th June 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 12th June 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Hunar se Rozgar Scheme
Hunar se Rozgar Scheme: The Ministry of Tourism has been implementing the Hunar se Rozgar Scheme (skill to employment) since 2006 and it needs to relaxation in bureaucratic norms to boost participation. Hunar se Rozgar Scheme has significant potential to skill and employ youth in the tourism sector. The primary goal of the scheme is […]
Southern Cryonics
Southern Cryonics: Southern Cryonics (a company in Australia) announced that it has successfully frozen its first client, with the hope of bringing him back to life in the future. The first patient was an 80-year-old man, who died in May 2024 at a hospital in Sydney. Cryonics involves keeping the human body at cryogenic temperatures […]
Global Debt Crisis : UN Report
Global Debt Crisis : UN Report A report released by the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) titled “A World of Debt 2024: A Growing Burden to Global Prosperity,” has revealed an unprecedented global debt crisis in the world. Approximately 3.3 billion people currently live in countries where the payment of interest on debts surpasses the […]
Agnipath Scheme : Update
Agnipath Scheme : Update The ruling-party government’s ambitious Agnipath scheme, announced in June 2022, has been facing opposition from various political parties and Armed Forces veterans. Ongoing concerns highlight the scheme’s impact on military recruitment and the welfare of soldiers. The term “Agniveer” translates to “Fire-Warriors” and is a new military rank. It is a […]
Indian House Crows
Indian House Crows: The Kenyan government has announced an action plan to eliminate a million Indian House Crows (Corvus splendens) by the end of 2024. This decision stems from the birds’ significant negative impact on local ecosystems and their nuisance to the public, particularly in the Kenyan coastal region. The Indian House Crow is described […]
