Radon : Leading Cause Of Lung Cancer Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer, with 21000 deaths per year in the US, as per reports from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA).According to the WHO, radon is estimated to cause between 3% to 14% of all lung cancers in a country, depending […]
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Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2023
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2023: The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2023 has been jointly awarded to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad for their efforts in bringing together the youth and peoples of Israel and the Arab World for a non-violent resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Barenboim is an Argentine-born […]
Microsoft Release Phi-2 : Language Model
Microsoft Release Phi-2 : Language Model Microsoft’s recent release of Phi-2, a small language model marks a significant leap in the world of language models. Positioned as an upgraded version of Phi-1.5, this model boasts capabilities in generative AI that challenge larger counterparts like Llama-2, Mistral, and Gemini-2. The key lies in Phi-2’s training on […]
New Scheme To Expedite The Exploration Of Critical Minerals
New Scheme To Expedite The Exploration Of Critical Minerals: The Ministry of Mines has introduced a new scheme to expedite the exploration of critical and deep-seated minerals. Under this initiative, the ministry will directly sanction exploration projects to Notified Private Exploration Agencies (NPEAs). Additionally, these NPEAs are now permitted to bid for auctioning mineral blocks […]
Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) Program
Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) Program: Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) program, a collaborative effort between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), was recently launched in Saint Lucia. India has been selected as the Partner Administration and will contribute Tax Experts to the 12-18-month initiative. This […]
Banking Current Affairs: 18th Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th Dec 2023 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc: National Minorities Rights Day 2023: National Minorities Rights Day is commemorated annually on December 18th in India to uphold the fundamental rights of minority communities and promote their equal participation in society. The theme for Minorities Rights […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th Dec 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park : Animal Exchange Programme
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park : Animal Exchange Programme The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) , got two new species from Warangal Zoo as part of an animal exchange programme. As part of the exchange, the IGZP has received Mouse Deer (1 male, 2 female) and Chowsinga (four Horned antelope) (1 male, 2 female). In return, […]
Second Phase Of Kashi Tamil Sangamam
Second Phase Of Kashi Tamil Sangamam: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the second phase of Kashi Tamil Sangamam on 17th December 2023. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today called Kashi Tamil Sangamam forum a testament to the unity and diversity of India, strengthening the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. Kashi Tamil Sangamam […]
E-Cigarettes : World Health Organization Statement
E-Cigarettes : World Health Organization Statement The World Health Organization (WHO) states that e-cigarettes, as consumer products, have not been proven effective for quitting tobacco use at the population level. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid into an inhalable aerosol. The liquid typically contains nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerin, flavourings, and other chemicals. Alternative […]
