IIT Kanpur Collaborates with Canadian Biotechnology Company
Context: Recently, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canada based biotechnology company (Conlis Global) for licensing of an innovative and indigenously developed technology that promotes bone healing and regeneration. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Nano Hydroxyapatite-based Porous Composite Scaffolds: An Overview Key Characteristics: Applications: Bone Grafting: An Overview Bone […]
India Emerges as the Leading Global Arms Importer
Context: According to the latest data on international arms transfers from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India has emerged as the world’s leading arms importer during the period from 2019 to 2023. This marks a significant increase, with India’s imports rising by 4.7% compared to the previous five-year period from 2014 to 2018. […]
ECI Raises Concerns Over Non-Biodegradable Materials in Elections
Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently reiterated its concerns regarding the environmental hazards posed by the use of non-biodegradable materials in election campaigns. Since 1999, the ECI has been urging political parties and candidates to refrain from using plastic or polythene for the preparation of election-related materials. This ongoing initiative underscores the […]
About the Empowering India’s Tribal Communities
Context: In recent times, India has witnessed remarkable progress across various sectors, including space exploration and technological innovation. However, amidst these advancements, the indigenous tribal communities within the nation confront numerous obstacles hindering their development and overall well-being. This raises a pressing need for collective endeavors to address their requirements and diminish prevailing socio-economic disparities. […]
Sustainable Agriculture with Nano-Fertilisers
Context: Recently the Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers, has revealed that urea consumption in the current fiscal year is anticipated to decrease by 8 percent compared to FY 2022-23, attributed to the adoption of its liquid nano variant. This, coupled with increased domestic production, has resulted in a decline of over one-fifth in urea imports, a […]
Department of Telecom Directs Deactivation of USSD
Context: The Department of Telecom (DoT) has instructed telecom operators to deactivate USSD-based call forwarding services, specifically the commonly used *401# service for unconditional call forwarding, with effect from April 15. The directive comes in response to concerns over the misuse of this facility for unauthorized activities. The DoT has urged telecom operators to transition […]
About A C-Vigil App
Context: Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 79,000 complaints have been received on the C-Vigil app. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions C-Vigil App: An Overview Features:
Current Affairs 30 March 2024
Contents: Limit imposed on wheat stocking to prevent hoarding Context: The Government has asked the traders, major retailers and food processors to declare wheat stocks every Friday from April to prevent hoarding and price spikes. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Details: Why are stock limits being imposed? Concerns over wheat production: […]
About Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Why in News? Government e Marketplace crosses ₹ 4 lakh crore in Gross Merchandise value (GMV)at the end of this Fiscal Year – doubling its GMV clocked at the end of previous Fiscal Year. About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives […]
Navigating the Legal and Ethical Implications of AI
Context: In an era increasingly shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the fundamental inquiry shifts from AI’s capabilities to its permissible applications. This contemplation critically evaluates AI’s potential to reconfigure our lives within ethical and legal frameworks. As we navigate the expansive terrain sculpted by AI, it is imperative to ensure that our technological progress is […]