Why in the news? Concerns regarding the misuse of DeFi for illicit activities are arising in recent days. Decentralised Finance(DeFi) What is it?: It refers to a financial ecosystem built on blockchain networks (primarily Ethereum) that uses smart contracts to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? September 13 marks the 77th anniversary of Operation Polo. Operation Polo What is it?: Operation Polo was a military operation carried out by the Indian government in 1948 to annex the princely state of Hyderabad. Background: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) is implementing an AI-based weather forecasting program targeted at farmers. AI Weather Forecasting for Farmers What is it?: It is the usage of AI powered tools to provide … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Albania became the first country to induct an AI powered government minister- Diella. Albania Location: Located in the Balkan Peninsula in South-eastern Europe. Capital: Tirana Neighbouring Countries: Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece. Maritime boundary: Adriatic … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) marks five years of its launch. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) Launch: September 10, 2020 Ministry: Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Aim: To give … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Dunes) have been included in the UNESCO Tentative List of World Natural Heritage Sites. Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Dunes) Location: Bay of Bengal coast near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Area: … Continue reading →