Legal Literacy And Legal Awareness Program: As per the recent data, the Legal Literacy and legal Awareness Program (LLLAP) has reached more than 6 lakh people through 14 implementing agencies under the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) scheme. LLLAP is an initiative by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and […]
Women For Water, Water For Women Campaign
Women For Water, Water For Women Campaign: The “Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign” launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs aims to empower women in water governance. Under it, women will visit water treatment plants to learn about water treatment processes and quality testing protocols. The campaign focuses on instilling a […]
Climate Services Report For 2023 : World Meteorological Organization
Climate Services Report For 2023 : World Meteorological Organization The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report (Climate Services report for 2023) reveals that the health sector is ill-equipped to address heat and extreme weather impacts. Major findings of the report: Climate change threatens to undo decades of health progress, with less than 25% of global health […]
Amazon’s Foray Into Advanced AI With “Olympus”
Amazon’s Foray Into Advanced AI With “Olympus”: Amazon is investing heavily in an advanced large language model (LLM) called “Olympus.” This model is reported to have 2 trillion parameters, potentially outstripping OpenAI’s GPT-4, which has one trillion. Details of the project have been kept under wraps, with sources discussing it under anonymity. Amazon has not […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 8th Nov 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 8th Nov 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Cricket: Timed Out
Cricket: Timed Out Sri Lankan Batsman Angelo Mathews’ timed-out dismissal during a recent ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh stands as a first instance of timed-out dismissal in the 146-year chronicle of International Cricket. As per the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 playing conditions, the incoming batter must be ready to […]
Project Kusha
Project Kusha: India is embarking on Project Kusha, a mission designed to enhance its air defence capabilities with a system rivalling the effectiveness of the renowned S-400. It includes the acquisition of three long-range Interceptor missiles with ranges of 150km, 250km, and 350km, ensuring comprehensive protection against aerial threats. These missiles have a high single-shot […]
‘Bharat’ Atta(Wheat Flour) : New Initiative
‘Bharat’ Atta(Wheat Flour) : New Initiative The Indian government has launched the sale of ‘Bharat’ brand Atta (wheat flour) with a maximum retail price (MRP) of Rs 27.50 per kilogram which is lower than the national average price of Rs 35.93 per kg. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to stabilize the […]
Aquaculture Crop Insurance Scheme For Shrimp And Fish Farming
Aquaculture Crop Insurance Scheme For Shrimp And Fish Farming: The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has discussed the technical challenges in the implementation of the Aquaculture Crop Insurance scheme for Shrimp and Fish farming under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) scheme. To mitigate the risks faced by aqua farmers, NFDB (National […]
Ohio-class Submarine
Ohio-class Submarine: A US nuclear-powered Ohio-class submarine was recently deployed in the Middle East to help prevent the Israel-Hamas war from spiralling into a broader conflict. The Ohio class is a class of nuclear-powered submarines currently used by the United States Navy. They are the largest submarines ever built for the U.S. Navy. The US […]
