Indian Government Boosts AI Technology
Context: The Indian government has demonstrated its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technology by allocating Rs 551.75 crore to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in the Union Budget 2024-25. This funding aims to enhance AI infrastructure, including the procurement of high-performance Graphic Processing Units (GPUs), supporting domestic AI development and reducing reliance […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 July 2024
Current Affairs 29 July 2024
CONTENTS Indian Government Boosts AI Technology with Budget Allocation for IndiaAI Mission Context: The Indian government has demonstrated its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technology by allocating Rs 551.75 crore to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in the Union Budget 2024-25. This funding aims to enhance AI infrastructure, including the procurement of […]
PIB Summaries 29 July 2024
CONTENTS E-Upahaar Portal Context: Rashtrapati Bhavan will auction selected gift items, presented to the President and former Presidents on various occasions, through an online portal called E-Upahaar. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions E-Upahaar Portal Overview: Objectives: National Informatics Centre (NIC) Establishment: Key Responsibilities: Network and Linkages: Major Activities: Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre Context: […]
Static Quiz 29 July 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 July 2024
CONTENTS India and the Plastic Waste Problem Context: India, like many large economies, grapples with a significant plastic waste issue. A 2020-21 report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) indicates that the country generates four million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Unfortunately, only about 25% of this waste is recycled or treated, with the […]
Current Affairs 27 July 2024
Contents: Budget announces Customs duty exemptions on Targeted Cancer Drugs Context: In the Budget 2024-25, the Finance minister announced customs duty exemptions on three targeted cancer drugs. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Points: What are Targeted Cancer Drugs? About Cancer Types of Tumors Causes of Cancer What is the incidence of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 July 2024
Static Quiz 27 July 2024 (Environment)
PIB Summaries 27 July 2024
Contents: UNESCO World Heritage list Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Assam’s Charaideo Maidam was recently added to UNESCO World Heritage list. What are UNESCO World Heritage Sites? More about selection and protection of World Heritage Sites 25th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas Focus: GS-I History Why in News? India is celebrating the 25th […]