World Soil Day 2024: World Soil Day is held annually on 5th December focussing on healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.Theme: Caring for soils: measure, monitor, manage.It was adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2013, with the first World Soil Day observed on 5th December 2014.
Category: Current Affairs
Turner Prize 2024
Turner Prize 2024: Jasleen Kaur, an Indian-origin Scottish artist, won the prestigious Turner Prize 2024 for her exhibition “Alter Altar”, showcasing a blend of personal, political, and spiritual themes. Alter Altar featured everyday objects like a doily-covered car and family photos, blending cultural symbols to explore the Sikh concept of Miri Piri (political-spiritual balance), offering […]
Sanjay Malhotra Appointed as New RBI Governor
Sanjay Malhotra Appointed as New RBI Governor: Sanjay Malhotra, a seasoned bureaucrat and Revenue Secretary, has been appointed as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). A 1990-batch IAS officer from the Rajasthan cadre, he succeeds Shaktikanta Das, whose tenure ends on 10th December 2024. Malhotra brings over three decades of diverse […]
Google DeepMind has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model called ‘GenCast’
Google DeepMind has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model called ‘GenCast’: Google DeepMind has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model called ‘GenCast’ that is capable of providing highly accurate weather forecasts, surpassing the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) ENS, the leading operational weather forecast system. The AI model, which can predict […]
Crohn’s Disease : Study
Crohn’s Disease : Study Researchers assess the efficacy and safety of filgotinib, a Janus kinase (JAK) 1 preferential inhibitor, as induction and maintenance therapy in patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s Disease is a type ofinflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a chronic, or long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive […]
UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs: India has been chosen to Chair the 68th Session of the United Nation Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs is the principal policy-making body of the United Nations on drug-related matters. It is mandated to monitor global drug trends, support Member States in formulating balanced policies, […]
MuleHunter.AI
MuleHunter.AI: The Reserve Bank of India asked banks to collaborate with its initiative MuleHunter.AI to weed out mule accounts which are used to commit financial fraud. MuleHunter.AI is the Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning-based model. It has been developed by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), which is a subsidiary of Reserve Bank of India. This […]
Indian Star Tortoise
Indian Star Tortoise: Researchers have identified two genetically distinct groups of the Indian star tortoise species namely northwestern and southern. Indian Star Tortoise name comes from the star-like patterns that feature on its high-domed shell. It has very distinctive patterns and its highly rounded shell makes it popular in the world’s trade in exotic pets. […]
India Internet Governance Forum
India Internet Governance Forum: The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2024 will be held on December 9-10, 2024, at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It is the Indian chapter of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UN IGF). It is a global multi-stakeholder platform that fosters dialogue on public policy issues […]
John Mahama Returns as Ghana’s President
John Mahama Returns as Ghana’s President: Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Mahama, has made a historic return to power after defeating the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the presidential election. The victory marks Mahama’s third attempt to reclaim the presidency after defeats in 2016 and 2020. This election reflects voter frustration with the NPP’s […]
