Facial Recognition : Benefits With the expansion of the Internet, there is an increase in the facial recognition of biometric information, including information generated for purposes for facial recognition technology. Facial recognition refers to the technology capable of identifying or verifying a subject through an image, video, or any audiovisual element of the face. Generally, […]
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GI Tag For Joynagar Moa : Extended For 10 years
GI Tag For Joynagar Moa : Extended For 10 years GI tag for Joynagar Moa has been extended for 10 years. About Joynagar Moa: Said to date back to 1904, the moais made of aromatic khoi popped rice that is mixed with jaggery, sugar, cashew nuts and raisins. It has a short shelf life, lasting […]
Acidification Of Great Lakes :By NOAA
Acidification Of Great Lakes :By NOAA A study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Ocean, Coastal, and Great Lakes Acidification Research Plan said, by 2100 even the Great Lakes of North America might approach acidity at the same rate as the oceans. The increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide has caused the world’s oceans […]
Bijli Utsav : By REC
Bijli Utsav : By REC Bijli Utsav’ was organised by REC Ltd in Gujarat as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. About Bijli Utsav: Speaker sessions by utility officials highlighting the consumer rights of electricity, benefits of electricity and the challenges faced during electrification in remote areas and how the quality of life improves […]
Patriot System
Patriot System: U.S.A recently announced that it would send its most advanced ground-based defence battery (Patriot system ) to Kyiv. Patriot system is one of the most sought-after defence systems and has been deployed in 18 countries, including the U.S. Initially developed as a system to intercept high-flying aircraft by Raytheon Technologies, the Patriot was […]
Outbreak Of Bird Flu
Outbreak Of Bird Flu: As many as 7,000 birds are being culled in Kerala’s Kottayam district following an outbreak of bird flu that has now spread to more parts of the district. Avian influenza or bird flu is a highly contagious viral disease caused by Influenza Type A viruses which generally affects poultry birds such […]
Social Progress Index 2022
Social Progress Index 2022: The Social Progress Index (SPI) for States and Districts of India was released by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). The SPI was compiled by the Institute for Competitiveness and Social Progress Imperative. The report also dwells on India’s performance (ranked 110 out of 169 nations) based on […]
Kisan Diwas
Kisan Diwas: As many as 13 farmers known for innovative farming were felicitated to mark Kisan Diwas or National Farmers Day on 23rd December, 2022. The Kisan Diwas is observed across the country to celebrate the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India. Chaudhary Charan Singh: He was born in […]
Russia-China Joint Naval Drills
Russia-China Joint Naval Drills: Russia and China have begun a joint naval exercise in the East China Sea. It involves firing exercises and anti-submarine drills. The main goal of the drills is to strengthen naval cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China and to maintain peace and stability in […]
What Is Resolution 2593?
What Is Resolution 2593? India joins other nations in criticising Taliban’s ban on Women in universities. Resolution 2593: United Nations Security Council Resolution 2593 was adopted on 30 August 2021, following the Fall of Kabul and subsequent Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. According to the resolution, the Security Council demands that Afghan territory not be used […]
