World Leprosy Day: World Leprosy Day is observed on January 30 every year to make people aware of leprosy and remove the misconceptions spread in society.Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Left untreated, […]
Tag: 1st Feb 2025
Graphics Processing Unit
Graphics Processing Unit: As many as six firms will develop Indian foundational Artificial Intelligence (AI) models using newly provisioned Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) by the IndiaAI Mission, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology announced recently. A GPU is an electronic circuit board that can quickly perform many mathematical calculations. Like a Central Processing Unit […]
Guantánamo Bay
Guantánamo Bay: The US President signed an executive order directing the preparation of a large-scale migrant detention centre at the US naval base in Guantánamo Bay. It forms an inlet of the Caribbean Sea, indenting southeastern Cuba. It is a large and well-sheltered bay; it has a narrow entrance to a harbour and is capable […]
Controlled Cannabis Cultivation : In News
Cannabis Cultivation : In News The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a pilot study by two universities on the controlled cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. It is the regulated cultivation of specific cannabis varieties having minimal intoxicating properties, along with strict monitoring to prevent misuse. Such varieties are commonly known as The tetrahydrocannabinol […]
Post-Quantum Encryption Cryptography
Post-Quantum Encryption Cryptography: Virtual Private Network (VPN) companies are adapting to the potential threats posed by quantum computing through the implementation of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). PQC refers to cryptographic methods that do not rely on mathematical problems easily solvable by quantum computers. It is also known as quantum-resistant, quantum-safe, or quantum-proof cryptography. These methods are […]
e-Shram Microsite and Occupational Shortage Index
e-Shram Microsite and Occupational Shortage Index: The Union Minister for Labour & Employment launched two significant initiatives – State and Union Territory Microsites under the e-Shram initiative and the Occupational Shortage Index (OSI). e-Shram Microsite is a transformative initiative aimed at ensuring that unorganised workers have seamless access to both State and Central government welfare […]
Human African Trypanosomiasis : WHO Announcement
Human African Trypanosomiasis: : WHO Announcement The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Guinea has successfully eliminated the gambiense form of Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) as a public health problem. Human African Trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease transmitted through the bite of infected tsetse flies. It is also known as sleeping sickness and is endemic […]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) : Country Withdrawal
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) : Country Withdrawal The West African nations of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).The three countries formed the Alliance of Sahel States, seeking military support from Russia and distancing themselves from the US and France.The Sahel is […]
First Defence Export of Ordnance Clothing
First Defence Export of Ordnance Clothing: The Ordnance Clothing Factory (OCF), Avadi, under the Ministry of Defence, executed India’s first defence export order to the Republic of Suriname.OCF is developing a “Future Soldier System” that includes lightweight, digitally printed, antibacterial camouflage uniforms and ballistic helmets (0.9 kg) to enhance soldier mobility.OCF Avadi manufactures bullet-resistant jackets, […]
Stampede : Mahakumbh
Stampede : Mahakumbh A tragic stampede at Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj on January 29 resulted in 30 deaths and 60 injuries, raising concerns over crowd management failures.A stampede occurs when a large group of people move uncontrollably, often leading to trampling, suffocation, and fatalities.It can result from rumors, fear, limited space, or sudden movements, […]
