Current affairs

AI Powered Humanoid Teacher – NOVA

AI Powered Humanoid Teacher - NOVA Recently an AI powered Humanoid teacher Nova was launched in Kollam, Kerala. It utilises OpenAI's latest mode GPT-4o, for creating a customised learning experience and can process inputs via text, audio and video formats....

Big Tech Companies Influence on AI

Countries like India are taking steps to democratise AI development by investing in sovereign cloud infrastructure, creating open data platforms, and supporting local startups. However, these initiatives may not be sufficient to counteract Big Tech's dominance. Challenges of Big Tech...

Open Market Sales Scheme (OMSS), Objectives and Implementation

About Open Market Sales Scheme It is a government initiative that aims to reduce the excess stock of food grains held by the FCI and state agencies. Under this scheme, the FCI sells surplus food grains from the central pool...

IPL Winners List 2008 to 2024, Check Out IPL 2024 Highlights

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has long been a platform for cricketers to showcase their skills, with the annual auction acting as a stage for intense bidding wars between the franchises. Over the years, players have been bought for record...

Union Government notifies Telecom Cybersecurity Rules

Key Features of the Telecom Cybersecurity Rules Reporting of Security Incidents: Telecom entities must report security incidents to the central government within 6 hours of detection. The report should include details of the affected system and a description of the...

Country’s Withdrawal from Paris Agreement

About Paris Agreement It is a legally binding international treaty that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change. It aims to limit global warming to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, with efforts to...

Iran to launch ‘Advance Centrifuge’ in response to IAEA Censure

About Centrifuges Centrifuges are the machines that enrich uranium transformed into gas by rotating it at very high speed, increasing the proportion of fissile isotope material (U-235). Centrifuge rotors are made from strong, lightweight materials like carbon fibre, aluminium or...

India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)

Context The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marks a significant shift in India's investment treaty framework. This treaty replaces the previous agreement, the Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA). Fact It was...

International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)

The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is a non-governmental organization established in 1895 to represent, promote, and develop cooperative enterprises globally. Cooperatives are member-owned businesses that operate democratically and aim to meet the shared economic, social, and cultural needs of their...

Prime Minister visits the Indian Arrival Monument

During his recent visit to Guyana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Indian Arrival Monument located at the Monument Gardens in Georgetown. This monument holds historical significance as a tribute to the enduring connection between India and Guyana, rooted in...