What Is K2-18b Exoplanet? The James Webb Space Telescope is gearing up for a significant mission targeting K2-18b, a distant planet with potential for extra-terrestrial life. Scientists are focusing on detecting dimethyl sulphide (DMS) in its atmosphere, a gas primarily produced by life on Earth. Preliminary data suggests a high probability of DMS presence. The […]
Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals Initiative
Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals Initiative: The Railway Ministry plans to expand its Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals initiative, aiming to offer an additional 200 terminals to corporate entities and freight operators. This expansion follows the success of the initial 100 terminals announced in the Union Budget of 2022-23. With 77 terminals already operational, the initiative aims […]
Water Trading : NITI Aayog Report
Water Trading : NITI Aayog Report As urbanization gathers pace, more and more wastewater is generated. But only about 40% of this is treated, and even that is not being reused. The NITI Aayog, said in a report titled ‘water trading mechanism to promote reuse of treated water’ that in many countries water trading has […]
Salmonella Contamination
Salmonella Contamination: The United States has taken stringent measures in response to salmonella contamination in shipments from Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt Ltd (MDH). The situation underscores the importance of stringent quality control measures in food production and distribution. Authorities worldwide are closely monitoring such incidents to protect consumers and maintain food safety standards. Salmonella is […]
LSAM 16 : Indian Navy
LSAM 16 : Indian Navy The Indian Navy has launched the sixth barge of the LSAM 16 (Yard 130) series, named ‘Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20 (Yard 130),’ built by a private firm, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, in Thane, Maharashtra. The launch ceremony took place recently, at the launch site of Suryadipta […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 1st May 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 1st May 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
TacticAI
TacticAI: Google’s DeepMind developed and evaluated TacticAI in a multi-year research collaboration with experts from Liverpool Football Club. TacticAI is an AI system that can provide experts with tactical insights, particularly on corner kicks (football), through predictive and generative AI. It can be used by football team managers as an assistant for tactics. It is […]
Doordarshan Logo : Changed Colour
Doordarshan Logo : Changed Colour National broadcaster Doordarshan (DD) has changed the colour of its historic flagship logo from red to saffron. Political parties accused the public broadcaster of adopting a colour closely associated with the ruling political party, especially because the change was made in the middle of the election process. DD said the […]
Guidelines For The Elimination Of Corporal Punishment In Schools (GECP)
Guidelines For The Elimination Of Corporal Punishment In Schools (GECP): The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has released Guidelines for the Elimination of Corporal Punishment in Schools (GECP), focusing on safeguarding students’ physical and mental well-being. The guidelines, issued jointly by the Director of School Education and the Director of Elementary Education, address various forms […]
National Centre For Good Governance : MoU
National Centre For Good Governance : MoU A delegation from India visited Bangladesh for bilateral discussions on renewing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India’s National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) and Bangladesh’s Ministry of Public Administration. The primary agenda of the visit is to negotiate the renewal of the MoU for the period 2024-2029, […]
