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.
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 […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 9th December 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 9th December 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
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 […]
