Yaounde Declaration: Ministers of Health from African countries with the highest burden of malaria recently signed the Yaounde Declaration with the objective of ending malaria deaths. Yaounde Declaration was signed by the health ministers of 11 African countries with the highest burden of malaria, committing to accelerated action to end deaths from the malaria disease. […]
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UNNATI – 2024
UNNATI – 2024: The Union Cabinet approved the Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 (UNNATI – 2024) for a duration of 10 years, to incentivize investors to set up new units or expand existing ones. The Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI – 2024) is a 10-year Central Sector Scheme aimed at fostering industrial development […]
IRIS: India’s First AI Teacher Robot
IRIS: India’s First AI Teacher Robot A school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in education with the introduction of India’s first Generative Artificial Intelligence(AI) teacher robot named ‘Iris’. Developed in collaboration with Makerlabs Edutech, Iris aims to transform traditional teaching methods through personalised learning experiences for students. Equipped with voice assistant and […]
22nd Foundation Day Of The Bureau Of Energy Efficiency : State Energy Efficiency Index 2023
22nd Foundation Day Of The Bureau Of Energy Efficiency : State Energy Efficiency Index 2023 The 22nd Foundation Day of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency was recently celebrated with the theme “Energy Transition through Electrification and Decarbonization in India” and the State Energy Efficiency Index 2023 was released. Findings of SEEI 2023: Front runner (>=60): […]
Mumps : Outbreak
Mumps : Outbreak Kerala is facing an outbreak of mumps, with over 10,000 children affected in less than 70 days. Mumps is a contagious disease caused by the mumps virus, which belongs to a group of viruses known as paramyxoviruses. The illness starts with mild symptoms such as headache, fever, and fatigue. But then it […]
Holistic Progress Card : National Council For Educational And Research Training
Holistic Progress Card : National Council For Educational And Research Training The HPC is a new approach to evaluating students’ academic performance that moves away from traditional reliance on marks or grades. Under the HPC model, students are actively engaged in class activities where they are encouraged to apply a range of skills and competencies, […]
Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) cleared a Rs 15,000 crore project to design and develop the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft is India’s fifth-generation fighter multirole fighter jet. It will have advanced stealth features to avoid detection by enemy radar. The aircraft will have a large, […]
Golden Langurs : Study
Golden Langurs : Study According to the estimation by the Primate Research Centre NE India (PRCNE) and Assam Forest Department, there are an estimated 7,396 golden langurs in India Golden Langurs can be most easily recognized by the color of their fur, after which they are named. It has been noted that their fur changes […]
DIETS Of Excellence : Minister Of Education And Skill Development
DIETS Of Excellence : Minister Of Education And Skill Development Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched various initiatives namely, DIETS of Excellence and National Mission for Mentoring (NMM). DIETS of Excellence is to strengthen teacher training, the District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET) will be developed into centres of excellence. […]
International Women’s Day 2024
International Women’s Day 2024: International Women’s Day is an annual celebration observed on 8th March every year, dedicated to honouring the achievements of women and advocating for gender equality worldwide. Theme 2024: Inspire Inclusion This global event serves as a reminder of the progress made towards women’s rights and the ongoing challenges that women still […]
