Current Affairs Quiz 01 August 2024
AI Needs Cultural Policies, not Just Regulation
Context: The future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) cannot be secured by regulation alone. To ensure AI is safe and trustworthy for everyone, we must complement regulation with policies that promote high-quality data as a public good. This approach is essential for fostering transparency, creating a level playing field, and building public trust. Only by providing fair and broad […]
Small Modular Reactors and the Cost of Proliferation Resistance
Context: Nuclear energy plays a crucial role in the global energy mix as it awaits the development and advancement of other renewable energy technologies, while fossil fuel sources, particularly coal, remain relevant and more affordable. It is in this context that the Indian government plans to collaborate with the private sector to research and test small […]
About Advanced Land Navigation System
Context: Recently, Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was accorded to the procurement of Advanced Land Navigation System (ALNS) Mk-II for Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) of the Indian Army. Relevance: GS II: Health Advanced Land Navigation System (ALNS) Overview
NITI Aayog’s 9th Governing Council Meeting
Context: In the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by the Prime Minister, leaders from 20 states and 6 union territories gathered to discuss the “Viksit Bharat @2047” theme. The meeting aimed to establish a comprehensive framework for India’s progress towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and […]
About The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme
Context: A total of 1,862 disease outbreaks were reported to the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme last year, with the highest number being reported from Kerala, the Lok Sabha was informed recently. Relevance: GS II: Health Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) Overview Objectives Programme Components Data Management -Source: Indian Express
About The Nano-MIND Technology
Context: Researchers from the Korean Institute of Basic Science have developed a magnetogenetics technology dubbed Nano Magnetogenetic Interface for NeuroDynamics (Nano-MIND) which has been demonstrated on mice. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Nano-MIND Technology: Overview and Highlights Overview Research Highlights Significance -Source: India Today
Landslide in Wayanad
Context: At least 144 persons were killed and 197 injured after multiple landslides flattened some three villages in Vythiri taluk of the hilly Wayanad district of Kerala early on July 30. Relevance: GS III- Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Landslide in Wayanad: Key Details and Causes Incident Overview Causes of the Wayanad Landslide Environmental […]
Report on Currency and Finance
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Report on Currency and Finance (RCF) for the year 2023-24 with the theme – India’s Digital Revolution. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: India’s Digital Revolution – Key Highlights Significance of Digitalisation in India’s Financial Sector Challenges Posed by Digitalisation in Finance Remittances in […]
What is Dark Oxygen?
Context: Scientists have recently reported an unknown process generating oxygen in the world’s oceans’ deep regions, where photosynthesis is not possible due to the absence of sunlight. This discovery is significant as it indicates the presence of previously unknown ecosystems and highlights the importance of oxygen in supporting marine life. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions […]