Current Affairs
National Deep Water Exploration Mission
Why in the news? The Prime Minister of India announced the National Deep Water Exploration Mission on the 79th Independence Day. National Deep Water Exploration Mission What is it? A flagship energy security initiative to explore untapped oil and gas … Continue reading
GST Reforms
Why in the news? The Central Government has proposed reducing the number of slabs under the Goods and Services Tax system. Existing GST Regime: Goods and Services Tax is a form of Indirect Tax levied on most of the goods … Continue reading
AI in Education
Why in the news? In recent years AI in Education is gaining importance in the sector. AI in Education What is it?: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education refers to the use of intelligent systems and algorithms to personalize learning, automate … Continue reading
Alaska Peninsula
Why in the news? US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin initiate the Alaska Summit to reshape the Ukraine crisis. Alaska Peninsula Location: It is a long, narrow strip of land located in the southwestern part of the … Continue reading
Exercise SLINEX-25
Why in news? The 12th edition of Sri Lanka-India bilateral Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) being held from 14 to 18 Aug 25 at Colombo. Exercise SLINEX-25 What is it – Exercise SLINEX-25 is the 12th edition of the annual bilateral maritime exercise between … Continue reading
Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
Why in the news? August 15 marks the birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Birth Place: Sri Aurobindo was born on 15th August 1872 in Kolkata Academics and Career: Aurobindo’s father believed in the importance of Western … Continue reading
Mission Sudarshan Chakra
Why in the news? Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence day. Mission Sudarshan Chakra What is it?: A national security mission aimed at creating an advanced, multi-layered … Continue reading
Turkey
Why in the news? Turkish police arrested 44 opposition members in Istanbul. Turkey Location – Turkey is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. … Continue reading
Bioactive Peptides
Why in the news? A study by the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, has shown that bioactive peptides in fermented foods can have population-specific health benefits, paving the way for personalized nutrition in India. Bioactive … Continue reading
Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE AI)
Why in the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a report prepared by a committee on the Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI) in the financial sector. Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement … Continue reading