Performance Grading Index (PGI) : For Year 2021-2022 The Union Ministry of Education released report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22. Performance Grading Index: It was first released for the year 2017-18 and so far it has been released up to the year 2020-21. It assesses the performance of school […]
Whole-Genome Sequencing : In Newborns
Whole-Genome Sequencing : In Newborns The use of rapid whole-genome sequencing (WGS) in newborns, including healthy newborns, has emerged as a revolutionary approach to diagnose and treat genetic diseases. By providing a comprehensive view of an infant’s genetic makeup, this technology enables healthcare workers to make fast and effective diagnoses, leading to improved outcomes and […]
U.S. Destroys Last Of Its Declared Chemical Weapons
U.S. Destroys Last Of Its Declared Chemical Weapons: The United States has destroyed the last of its declared chemical weapons stockpile, a milestone in the history of warfare dating back to the First World War. The U.S. faced a September 30 deadline to eliminate its remaining chemical weapons under the international Chemical Weapons Convention. Chemical […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 8th July 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 8th Jul 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Threads App : Meta
Threads App : Meta Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has recently developed a new app called Threads to compete with Twitter. The launch of the app in the European Union (EU) has been postponed due to regulatory concerns. Meta’s Threads app, designed to provide a platform for discussions and community engagement. It is currently not […]
Farmers Distress Index
Farmers Distress Index: The Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) in India has developed a unique early warning system known as the “farmers’ distress index.”The index is currently being worked out in the form of a mobile or desktop application. The purpose of this index is to minimize agrarian distress, including crop loss, failure, […]
Jenin Refugee Camp : Israel Launched a Military Operation
Jenin Refugee Camp : Israel Launched a Military Operation Israel launched a military operation in the Jenin Refugee Camp in the occupied West Bank, resembling wide-scale operations carried out during the second Palestinian uprising (2000-2005). The operation aimed to destroy and confiscate weapons and targeted specific militant groups. It involved around 2,000 soldiers and utilized […]
International Conference On Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023)
International Conference On Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023): The three-day International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023) has commenced in New Delhi. The conference aims to establish a Green Hydrogen ecosystem and foster a systemic approach to global decarbonisation goals. Themes of the Conference: Hydrogen Production Technologies: This theme will focus on various methods of producing green hydrogen […]
China’s OpenKylin : Open-Source Desktop Operating System
China’s OpenKylin : Open-Source Desktop Operating System China recently released its first open-source desktop operating system, named OpenKylin. OpenKylin is China’s first open-source desktop operating system (OS). It is a Linux-based operating system built by a community of about 4,000 developers. OpenKylin users have access to the software’s lines of code and can modify them […]
Ubinas Volcano : Ongoing Activity
Ubinas Volcano : Ongoing Activity Peru recently announced a state of emergency in the Moquegua region due to the ongoing activity of the Ubinas volcano. Ubinas Volcano is a stratovolcano located in the Central Volcanic Zone of the Andes. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Peru, with more than 26 eruptive episodes […]
