Noma Disease : Inclusion In Official List Of Neglected Tropical Diseases The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the inclusion of noma (cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis) in its official list of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Noma disease is a rapidly progressing severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and the face. The disease, also called cancrum […]
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United Nations Declared 2024 The International Year Of Camelids
United Nations Declared 2024 The International Year Of Camelids: The United Nations recently declared 2024 the International Year of Camelids. A Camelid refers to any of the even-toed ungulates of the family Camelidae. g. camels, llamas,alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas. They are known for their remarkable adaptations to arid and high-altitude environments. These ungulates can be […]
Akash Surface-To-Air Missile Defence System
Akash Surface-To-Air Missile Defence System: India has effectively showcased the capabilities of its indigenous Akash surface-to-air (SAM) weapon system as part of its plans to export these systems. In the recent Exercise Astrashakti 2023, a single unit of the Akash weapon system successfully engaged and obliterated four unmanned targets simultaneously. This demonstration established India as […]
Radon : Leading Cause Of Lung Cancer
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
