Google DeepMind Launches AI Project for 125 Indian Languages

Google DeepMind’s India unit is leading a big AI project called “Morni.” This project is focused on developing AI technologies that can understand and work with 125 different Indian languages and dialects. This is very important because India is a ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024

The Global Fintech Fest 2024 will be held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. This event is all about the latest developments in financial technology (fintech). Around 800 experts, including industry leaders, policymakers, regulators, senior bankers, and academics ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

India, China Commit to Peace in Border Areas

India and China have agreed to work together to maintain peace and calm along their shared border, especially in the Ladakh region, where tensions have been high. This agreement was reached during the 31st meeting of the Working Mechanism for ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

2nd Joint Russian-Indian Commission Held in Moscow

The second meeting of the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on Cooperation in Emergency Management recently took place in Moscow. The Indian delegation, led by Shri Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, aimed to strengthen how both countries handle emergencies. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 30, 2024

1. Farakka Barrage, recently seen in the news, is situated on which river? [A] Ganga[B] Kaveri[C] Krishna[D] Godavari Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Ganga] Notes:Bangladesh is facing severe floods due to ongoing monsoon rains and overflowing rivers. The country partly ..

B Srinivasan Appointed New NSG Director General

The Indian government has named B Srinivasan as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG), following Nalin Prabhat’s reassignment. Prabhat has been moved to the role of Special Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police. Appointment of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Union Cabinet Approves 12 New Industrial Smart Cities

The Union Cabinet has given the green light to build 12 new industrial smart cities across different states, with a budget of ₹28,602 crore. This plan, announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, aims to boost domestic manufacturing. Objective The goal ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Uttar Pradesh Government Launches Controversial Social Media Policy

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a new policy to encourage social media influencers to promote its programs and achievements. Influencers will be paid for their posts, but the policy has received significant criticism from opposition parties and other groups. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs