SIG 716 Rifle: The Union Ministry of Defence recently signed a repeat order for 73,000 SIG716 rifles from Sig Sauer of the U.S., and deliveries are expected to be completed by end-2025. SIG 716 Rifle is an American-made automatic assault rifle. It is manufactured by the United States firearms maker, Sig Sauer. In India, the […]
Day: August 29, 2024
Deepfakes
Deepfakes: South Korea’s president recently ordered a crackdown on an epidemic of digital sex crimes targeting women and girls who become the unwitting victims of deepfake pornography. Deepfakes are synthetic media, including images, videos, and audio, generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology that portray something that does not exist in reality or events that have […]
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme: The Central Government recently expanded the scope of the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme to make it more attractive, as part of its objective to strengthen farm-related infrastructure facilities in the country. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme is a Central Sector Schemewhich was launched in 2020. The scheme shall provide […]
Leptospirosis : Outbreak
Leptospirosis : Outbreak A severe Leptospirosis outbreak has emerged as a major public health concern across Kerala. Leptospirosis, also known as “rat fever”, is a rare bacterial infection that affects people and animals. The disease is caused by a bacterium called Leptospira interrogans, or Leptospira. It is most common in tropical areas and warmer climates […]
National Teachers Award 2024
National Teachers Award 2024: The Department of Higher Education, Union Ministry of Education selected 16 teachers in HEIs and Polytechnic for National Awards to Teachers (NAT) 2024. The purpose of this award is to celebrate the unique contribution of some of the finest teachers in the country and to honor those teachers who through their […]
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary : Four Monkeys Found Dead
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary : Four Monkeys Found Dead Four monkeys were found dead in the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur district of Kerala, raising concerns among wildlife authorities. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the western slopes of Western Ghats and it is the northernmost wildlife sanctuary of Kerala. It is contiguous with Wayanad-Brahmagiri, Wayanad’s […]
Qutb Shahi Tomb Complex
Qutb Shahi Tomb Complex: After a decade-long restoration effort by the Telangana Government’s Department of Heritage and Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) the Qutb Shahi Heritage Park was opened to the public. Qutb Shahi tomb complex was built by the Qutb Shahi dynasty that ruled the region from 1518 A.D. to 1687 A.D. This […]
Colour-Coded Weather Alerts
Colour-Coded Weather Alerts: IMD issued ‘red alert’ in Gujarat due to heavy rainfall and severe waterlogging. India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues colour-coded weather alerts from time to time. These keep citizens informed and help in greater preparedness ‘Green’ stands for ‘No warning’: no action needs to be taken by the authorities, and the forecast is […]
Minimum Marriage Age Raised to 21 : Himachal Pradesh
Minimum Marriage Age Raised to 21 : Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh has passed a Bill to raise the minimum marriage age for women from 18 to 21 years, amending the Prohibition of Child Marriage (PCM) Act. Currently, the law prescribes that the minimum age of marriage is 21 and 18 years for men and women, […]
Perpetual bond
Perpetual bond: Canara Bank issued India’s first Additional Tier I perpetual bonds since recent rule changes, attracting strong investor interest with a lower-than-expected coupon of 8.27%.This marks a revival in demand for these bonds, which had declined due to regulatory challenges. The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) recent valuation tweak, allowing mutual funds […]
