Vocal For Local Initiative : NITI Aayog NITI Aayog recently launched the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative under its Aspirational Blocks Programme. Vocal for Local is an initiative of NITI Aayog under its Aspirational Blocks Programme to encourage a spirit of self-reliance among the people and propel them towards sustainable growth and prosperity. As a part […]
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Lyme Disease : New Case Reported
Lyme Disease : New Case Reported A case of Lyme disease has been recently reported in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. Lyme Disease is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, often referred to as deer ticks. It is […]
Democracy Report 2024
Democracy Report 2024: India has declined to become “one of the worst autocracies,” according to the ‘Democracy Report 2024’ by the V-Dem Institute. Report released by V-Dem Institute at Sweden’s University of Gothenburg India ranks 104 in LDI, slipped to 110 in the Electoral Democracy Index, 92 in the Liberal Component Index The report highlighted […]
Pritzker Architecture Prize 2024
Pritzker Architecture Prize 2024: Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto was declared the winner of the prestigious 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize, often called the “Architecture Nobel”. This award is the highest international honour in the field. Yamamoto is the ninth laureate from Japan. The prize was established by Jay A Pritzker and his wife Cindy in 1979 […]
Karnataka Ban Harmful Food Colouring Agents
Karnataka Ban Harmful Food Colouring Agents: The Karnataka Government has announced a ban on the use of harmful colouring agents in popular food items like cotton candy and Gobi Manchurian. The ban targets Rodamine B in cotton candy and imposes restrictions on Tartrazine usage in Gobi Manchurian. Rhodamine B is a chemical compound commonly employed […]
Connectome
Connectome: The human brain, comprising billions of neurons, forms a complex network vital for our existence and cognition. Understanding this intricate network, known as the connectome, offers profound insights into brain function and neurological disorders. Connectome Concept represents a comprehensive map of neural connections, akin to a blueprint illustrating the electrical and chemical signals exchanged […]
National Sample Survey Office (NSSO): 2023
National Sample Survey Office (NSSO): 2023 According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), in 2023, India’s unemployment rate has dropped significantly, marking the lowest in the past three years. The PLFS gives estimates of Key employment and unemployment Indicators like, the Labour Force Participation Rates (LFPR), […]
Naval Drill In The Gulf Of Oman
Naval Drill In The Gulf Of Oman: China, Iran, and Russia recently began a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman. The Gulf of Oman, also known as the Gulf of Makran, is the western extension of the Arabian Sea and lies in the Middle East. It forms the only entrance to the Persian […]
Index Of Industrial Production : January 2024
Index Of Industrial Production : January 2024 The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation recently released the Quick Estimates of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for January 2024, revealing a growth of 3.8 percent. Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is one of the prime indicators of economic development for the measurement of trends in […]
Hyodol Robot : To Beat Loneliness Among Elders
Hyodol Robot : To Beat Loneliness Among Elders South Korean company Hyodol has come up with a way to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to beat loneliness among elders with dementia. The South Korean government is reported to have deployed around 7,000 Hyodol dolls to keep senior citizens ‘company’ and remind them to take medications. Loneliness […]
