First Information Report (FIR): In response to widespread protests following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, the Union Health Ministry directed that heads of government hospitals must file a First Information Report (FIR) within six hours of any violence against healthcare workers on duty. This directive, issued by the Directorate General […]
Storm-2035 : Open AI
Storm-2035 : Open AI OpenAI recently said that it has banned ChatGPT accounts linked to an Iranian influence operation that used the chatbot to generate content to influence the U.S. presidential election. OpenAI downplayed the impact of operation, noting that the content did not engage much with audiences and was not widely shared. Storm-2035 is […]
Multidimensional Vulnerability Index
Multidimensional Vulnerability Index: The UN General Assembly recently launched the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI). The MVI is a crucial tool in the global effort to address vulnerabilities and build a more resilient and sustainable future for all nations. The Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) is a comprehensive tool developed by the United Nations to assess […]
Andhra CM Inaugurates Projects and Deals Worth Rs 3,683 Crore at Sri City
Andhra CM Inaugurates Projects and Deals Worth Rs 3,683 Crore at Sri City: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated 16 industrial projects in Sri City and signed deals worth Rs 3,683 crore. These new ventures are anticipated to generate over 15,000 jobs, underscoring the State’s commitment to accelerating industrial growth through enhanced efficiency.
Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, died
Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, died: Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, died of a severe cardiac arrest in Chennai. He was 59. He was in Chennai to participate in the Coast Guard function led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
China Approves $31 Billion for 11 New Nuclear Reactors Across Five Sites
China Approves $31 Billion for 11 New Nuclear Reactors Across Five Sites: China has approved the construction of 11 new nuclear reactors across five sites, with a total investment of approximately 220 billion yuan ($31 billion). This marks a record number of permits as the government intensifies its reliance on nuclear energy to reduce carbon […]
India-Japan Ministerial Dialogue In Delhi
India-Japan Ministerial Dialogue In Delhi Today: India and Japan will hold 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on August 20. On the sidelines of the 2+2 dialogue, a bilateral meeting is scheduled between the Defence Minister and his Japanese counterpart.
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation: Shri Ashok Kumar Singh, IAS took over the charge of Director General of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India at its Headquarters in New Delhi on August 19.
Net FDI Rises to $6.9 Billion in Q1 FY25
Net FDI Rises to $6.9 Billion in Q1 FY25: According to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), net foreign direct investment (FDI) in India surged to $6.9 billion during the April-June quarter of FY25, compared to $4.7 billion in the same period last year.
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 19th August 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 19th August 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
