Digital India Trust Agency (DIGITA) : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering establishing a Digital India Trust Agency (DIGITA) to combat the proliferation of illegal lending apps and curb growing cyber fraud. This proposed agency aims to verify digital lending apps, maintain a public register of verified apps, and promote transparency and […]
Tag: 2nd Apr 2024
Hockey India Awards 2023
Hockey India Awards 2023: The Hockey India Awards 2023 were held in New Delhi on March 31, 2024 to celebrate the outstanding Indian hockey players from the previous calendar year. The event saw several players being recognized for their exceptional performances and contributions to the sport. Mens Player of the Year: Hardik Singh, the vice-captain […]
Schengen Area
Schengen Area: Romania and Bulgaria partially joined the Schengen Area, Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone. This marks a significant step in the two countries’ integration with the European Union (EU). Land border checks will remain in place due to opposition from Austria, which has long blocked their bid over concerns about illegal migration. Romania and Bulgaria […]
Conservation Of The Caracal Species
Conservation Of The Caracal Species: There was a concern regarding the conservation of the Caracal species. Caracal is an elusive, primarily nocturnal animal which has traditionally been valued for its litheness and extraordinary ability to catch birds in flight. In India, it is called siya gosh, a Persian name that translates as ‘black Ear’. They […]
Hume AI
Hume AI: A New York-based research lab and technology company Hume, has introduced what can be called the ‘first conversational AI with emotional intelligence’. Hume AI is the world’s first emotionally intelligent voice AI. It accepts live audio input and returns both generated audio and transcripts augmented with measures of vocal expression. It is essentially […]
Organic Electrochemical Transistor
Organic Electrochemical Transistor: Researchers recently outlined a new strategy to fabricate high-density and mechanically flexible Organic Electrochemical Transistor (OECTs). Organic Electrochemical Transistor is an emerging class of transistor based on organic superconducting materials known for their ability to modulate electrical current in response to small changes in the voltage applied to their gate electrode. It […]
Tentative UNESCO List Of World Heritage Sites
Tentative UNESCO List Of World Heritage Sites: 6 new sites from Madhya Pradesh have found place in the Tentative UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites (WHS). The sites included in the new list included Gwalior Fort, Historical Group of Dhamnar Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Rock Art Sites of Chambal Valley, Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur, and Gond monuments […]
Tripura’s Matabari Pera And Pachra Receive GI Tag
Tripura’s Matabari Pera And Pachra Receive GI Tag: The Tripura Chief Minister announced that two traditional items from the state, Matabari Pera and Pachra, have been honoured with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag marking a significant milestone for local artisans and weavers. Matabari Pera, a dairy-based confectionery that served as prasad at the Tripurasundari temple, […]
India’s First Small-Scale Liquefied Natural Gas (SSLNG) Unit
India’s First Small-Scale Liquefied Natural Gas (SSLNG) Unit: The Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas recently inaugurated India’s first small-scale liquefied natural gas (SSLNG) unit at GAIL (India) Ltd’s Vijaipur complex in Madhya Pradesh. This development is part of the government’s broader initiative to promote the use of natural gas in various sectors and […]
