Shiveluch Volcano : Erupted Shiveluch volcano in Russia erupted after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of the country. Shiveluch Volcano is located around 280 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, in Russia’s Kamchatka. It is one of the largest and most active volcanoes in Kamchatka, having erupted at least 60 times in the […]
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) : Penalty
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) : Penalty The forest department recently imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh each on 14 SUV owners who illegally entered Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) during an adventure rally. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) lies on the junction of Aravalis and Vindhyan ranges just 14 Kilometers from Sawai Madhopur district in Eastern […]
Purandar Figs
Purandar Figs: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) recently facilitated the export of India’s first ready-to-drink fig juice, made from geographical indication (GI)-tagged Purandar figs, to Poland. Purandar’s figs, known to be one of India’s finest figs, are a GI commodity, known for their sweet taste, size, and nutritional benefits. It […]
Subclinical Tuberculosis : Concern
Subclinical Tuberculosis : Concern Subclinical Tuberculosis (TB) is a growing concern in India, contributing to the slow decline in TB incidence rates despite advances in detection and treatment. Subclinical TB refers to a form of TB infection where individuals do not exhibit the typical symptoms of the disease, such as a persistent cough. This makes […]
KP.1 And KP.2 : Covid 19 Strain
KP.1 And KP.2 : Covid 19 Strain The central government has attributed the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in India to two strains, KP.1 and KP.2. These strains are categorised under the “FLiRT” group and have evolved from the JN1 Omicron variant. These are highly transmissible, causing mild symptoms such as fever, cold, cough, sore […]
Network Of Women In Media, India : Guidelines
Network Of Women In Media, India : Guidelines The Network of Women in Media, India (NWMI) has released guidelines to improve safety and equity in newsrooms. These guidelines address issues like poor working conditions, harassment, and unfair practices. Common issues identified include: Widespread workplace humiliation and harassment. Tolerance of abusive behaviour from senior staff, often […]
Global Development Compact
Global Development Compact: PM Narendra Modi proposed a human-centric “Global Development Compact,” during the Voice of the Global South Summit. Global Development Compact will be inspired by the development priorities set by the countries of the Global South. PM Narendra Modi, in his opening remarks at the virtually held India-hosted third summit, emphasized that global […]
First Information Report (FIR)
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 […]
