NHRC Action On Tribal Suicides In Kerala: The NHRC took suo motu cognisance of a news report highlighting an alarming rise in suicides among the tribal population in Kerala’s Peringammala Panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram district. The report revealed that 23 suicides occurred in 2024, following 138 suicides in the region between 2011 and 2022. National Human […]
Tag: 28th Dec 2024
Tiger Translocation
Tiger Translocation: MP to translocate 15 tigers to Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Odisha The Madhya Pradesh government has announced the translocation of 15 tigers to Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. This initiative involves 12 tigresses and 3 tigers, subject to approval from the Central Government. The tigers will be relocated from the Bandhavgarh, Pench, and Kanha Tiger […]
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: AI and machine learning to help the Indian pharma industry to pivot innovation. AI refers to machines performing human-like tasks such as learning, reasoning, and decision-making. Core components include: Machine Learning (ML): Algorithms that improve over time with data. Neural Networks: Mimicking the human brain for pattern recognition. Natural Language […]
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has paid tributes to Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who was serving with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) at Golan Heights. UNDOF was established by UN Security Council Resolution 350 (1974) on 31 May 1974 immediately following disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel […]
SVAMITVA Scheme : In News
SVAMITVA Scheme : In News The Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) is a central sector scheme, launched in 2020. It was launched with a vision to enhance the economic progress of rural India by providing ‘Record of Rights’ to households possessing houses in inhabited areas in villages through […]
Bald Eagle : Declared As United States National Bird
Bald Eagle : Declared As United States National Bird Bald eagle was officially declared as United States national bird after 250 years. The Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a magnificent bird of prey found in North America. It usually leads a solitary life, gathering in groups during nesting season. Its body and wings are dark […]
Kaveri Engine
Kaveri Engine: India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has announced that the Kaveri engine has been cleared for inflight testing. The Kaveri engine project began in the late 1980s with the goal of powering the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. It has been developed by the […]
400 Million Dreams : Migration Report
400 Million Dreams : Migration Report The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) released a working paper titled “400 Million Dreams!” which highlights a 12% decline in domestic migration since 2011. This shift, reflecting broader socio-economic changes, is attributed to improved economic opportunities and infrastructure in traditionally high migration source areas. Key Highlights […]
Increasing Real Effective Exchange Rate in India
Increasing Real Effective Exchange Rate in India: the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) of the rupee reached 108.14 in November 2024 from 107.20 in October 2024, marking its highest level this year.The rupee’s REER of 108.14 indicates overvaluation since 2015-16, undermining export competitiveness, despite nominal depreciation against […]
100 years of the Belgaum Congress Session
100 years of the Belgaum Congress Session: The centenary of the 1924 Belgaum Congress session is being celebrated in Belagavi, Karnataka, on 26-27th December 2024.This event commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s chairmanship of the historic 39th All-India Congress session in Belgaum, where he made significant contributions to the Congress Party’s ideology and organizational structure.
