Osteo HRNet : AI-Based Framework Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed an AI-based framework called Osteo HRNet. This framework aims to revolutionize the assessment of Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) severity through the automatic analysis of X-ray images. The Osteo HRNet framework developed by the researchers at IIT Guwahati utilizes deep learning […]
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Eunuchs Act : Telangana
Eunuchs Act : Telangana The Telangana High Court recently made a significant ruling ,striking down the Telangana Eunuchs Act of 1919. The court found the Act to be unconstitutional, infringing upon the rights of transgender individuals and undermining their equality, privacy, and dignity. Specifically, the Act was found to contravene Article 14, which guarantees the […]
E-auction Of Rice : Food Cooperation Of India
E-auction Of Rice : Food Cooperation Of India The Food Cooperation of India (FCI) started an e-auction of rice to control retail prices. Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ministry have said that the decision to sell rice through e-auction under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) from the buffer stock to bulk consumers has […]
Standard Operating Procedure : CBIC
Standard Operating Procedure : CBIC The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a standard operating procedure (SoP) to prevent the use of freebies, illicit liquor, and other prohibited items to lure voters during upcoming elections in India. SoP is a set of guidelines and instructions that define how a particular task […]
34th International Biology Olympiad : India Tops
34th International Biology Olympiad : India Tops India topped the medals tally at the 34th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2023 which was held in Al Ain, UAE, from July 3 to 11. International Biology Olympiad is a biological Olympiad for pre-university students under the age 20, and is one of the most well-known International Science […]
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index: The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report highlighted that a total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021. It said that 25 countries, including India, successfully halved their global MPI values within 15 years, showing that rapid progress is attainable. […]
Phosphine : At Deeper Level In Venus
Phosphine : At Deeper Level In Venus Scientists have detected phosphine at deeper level in Venus’ atmosphere than before using the James Clark Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) at Mauna Kea Observatory, Hawaii. Phosphine on Earth is developed naturally by bacteria that live in very low-oxygen environments. To produce phosphine, Earth bacteria take up phosphate from minerals […]
European Sky Shield Initiative
European Sky Shield Initiative: Austria and Switzerland, traditionally neutral countries, have joined the ‘European Sky Shield Initiative’ (ESSI) for air defence in response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) is a regional grouping of European countries aimed at developing a common air and missile defence system. It focuses on acquiring […]
SAMARTH Scheme : New Implementing Partners
SAMARTH Scheme : New Implementing Partners The panel of SAMARTH scheme implementing partners has been broadened with empanelment of 43 new implementing partners and additional target of training around 75,000 beneficiaries has been allocated to the training partners. The Funding pattern has been revised with an increment of 5% in cost norms, which will give […]
Project-75I : Agreement
Project-75I : Agreement Spanish submarine manufacturer Navantia and India’s Larsen and Toubro (L&T) recently concluded a Teaming Agreement, to jointly bid for theProject-75I. Under this, the Indian Navy will procure six advanced conventional submarines processed through the Strategic Partnership (SP) model. These will be diesel-electric submarines, having advanced Air-independent propulsion (AIP) systems. Project 75I requires […]
