Page-47 of GKToday Archives: December, 2024

India Achieves Total Fertility Rate of 2.0

India has reached a Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.0, which aligns with the goals of the National Population Policy 2000 and the National Health Policy 2017  and the TFR target was set at 2.1. The Union Minister of State ..

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India Boosts Agriculture with New Initiatives

The Government of India has recently launched several programs aimed at revitalizing the agriculture sector, which focus on enhancing farm production, increasing farmer incomes, and promoting sustainable practices. The Union Cabinet’s approval puts stress on the commitment to agricultural improvement. ..

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TRAI Clarifies Definitions of International and Domestic SMS Traffic

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently clarified the definitions of international and domestic SMS traffic, which follows a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in August 2022. TRAI aimed to provide clear guidelines to improve regulatory ..

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Maha Kumbh 2025 to Feature World’s Largest AI-Powered Headcount

The Maha Kumbh Mela in 2025 will be a monumental occasion at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and is expected to draw between 40 and 45 crore devotees. Attendees will gather at the sacred ‘Triveni Sangam’, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati ..

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IIT Madras Unveils Detailed 3D Images of Human Foetal Brain

IIT Madras revealed advanced 3D images of the fetal brain from the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre, which marks a milestone in brain mapping technology. India is now a global leader in neuroscience research and the project promises potential treatments for ..

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Gaganyaan Mission Progress Update

Preparations for India’s Gaganyaan mission are advancing rapidly and the first uncrewed flight is set for late 2024. Key components have been delivered to the launch site in Sriharikota and the crew escape system is operational and ready for deployment. ..

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Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024

The Lok Sabha saw the introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, in 2024, which aims to modernise maritime regulations in India, spearheaded by Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. The bill seeks to enhance the nation’s ..

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IIT Ropar Unveils New Bluetooth System

The Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub (AWaDH) at IIT Ropar revealed a new Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Gateway and Node System, which is part of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), funded by the Government of India. ..

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