World Food Programme (WFP) The World Food Programme (WFP) is a United Nations agency founded in 1961. Its primary goal is to combat hunger and malnutrition in developing countries by providing food assistance and improving food security. It is also a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG), a coalition of UN agencies …
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UPSC Prelims News of 10 March 2023 Coronary Heart Disease Context: The IIT Guwahati scientists have come up with a solution for Coronary Heart Disease, where they have used proteins to repair damaged heart cells. The Research The researchers used cellular reprogramming, which involves specific proteins, called transcription factors, that alter the “expression of genes …
World Bank The World Bank is an international financial institution that lends, grants, and provides technical assistance to developing countries in order to reduce poverty and promote economic development. Based in Washington, DC, it was established in 1944. The World Bank is made up of two major institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development …
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With the arrival of 5G technology, a large number of electronic devices will potentially be connected to the internet, increasing the threat of ransomware attacks. The 5G technology has been rolled out across 13 Indian cities in 2022. It aims to provide higher data speeds with ultra-low latency, enhanced capacity and better user experience. The …
Context: The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration is executing a High Density Plantation scheme with a multi-pronged strategy to make the UT a leading region in Horticulture. About High Density Plantation Scheme The measures being undertaken under the scheme: New scientific techniques and methods are being brought in, for the farmers to help them produce …
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Context: Recently, Australian Prime Minister began his four-day visit to India from Ahmedabad. Background of India-Australia Relationship At the India-Australia Leaders’ Virtual Summit in June 2020, Indian Prime Minister and Australian Prime Minister elevated the bilateral relationship from the Strategic Partnership concluded in 2009 to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). At the 2nd India-Australia Virtual …
Context: McKinsey & Company said that depending upon various adoption scenarios, automation will displace between 400 and 800 million jobs by 2030. About Artificial Intelligence (AI) It refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. It may also be applied to any machine …
Context: Onion and potato cultivators in States of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat are facing huge distress with their produce being sold at way below the cost of production. More on the News Across these States, farmers face huge distress due to growing debts, with current prices in the wholesale market dipping. Untoward weather conditions, …
Context: Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the Landslide Atlas of India. About the Landslide Atlas of India 2023 This report looked at landslide vulnerable regions in 17 states and two Union Territories of India in the Himalayas and Western Ghats. Hyderabad-based National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) created the all-India database of …
Sangam Period An important era in South Indian history is the Sangam Period. Three Sangams (Academies of Tamil Poets), also known as Muchchangam, are said to have existed in mediaeval Tamil Nadu, according to Tamil folklore. The Pandyas’ imperial patronage allowed these Sangams to flourish. Between the third century B.C. and the third century A.D., …
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