India-UK 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue

India and the UK recently convened the second 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, aimed to enhance their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. High-level officials from both nations participated in the discussions. Key Participants India was represented by Piyush Srivastava ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

EU Invests €4.6 Billion in Clean Hydrogen

The European Commission (EC) has announced an investment in clean hydrogen and decarbonization technologies and aims to enhance the EU’s commitment to climate neutrality. The funding will be sourced from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). EU Emissions Trading ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

What is ecDNA?

Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) has gained attention in cancer research. Recent studies have found it in many types of tumours, showing its key role in cancer biology. Discovery and Importance ecDNA was discovered 50 years ago as a small genetic fragment ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is Hybrid Agricultural Intelligence?

Moravec’s paradox illustrates how AI excels at complex tasks but struggles with simple, interactive ones. This opens the door for combining human intelligence with AI, especially in agriculture. By Integrating traditional farming knowledge with AI, this Hybrid Agricultural Intelligence (HAI) ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

National Achievement Survey 2024 Overview

The Ministry of Education has announced the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2024, which will be conducted on December 4, 2024. Approximately 23 lakh students will participate, coming from about 88,000 schools across 782 districts in 36 States and Union Territories. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Education Current Affairs

Oxford Word of the Year 2024 – Brain Rot

Recently, “brain rot” has been declared the Oxford Word of the Year, followed by a public vote with over 37,000 participants. Language experts reviewed six nominated words reflecting recent societal trends. Definition of Brain Rot “Brain rot” signifies a decline ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Strengthening Nepal-China Relations in 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met recently to enhance bilateral ties. Both leaders expressed a commitment to deepening their partnership, which coincides with the upcoming 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Historical Context China and ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India’s UPI Achieves Record Transactions in October

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) reached a milestone in October 2024, recording 16.58 billion transactions in one month. This marks a 45% increase from the previous year. The total amount transacted was ₹23.49 lakh crore. UPI continues to revolutionize India’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

US Announces New Military Aid for Ukraine

The United States has revealed a new military aid package for Ukraine, which totals $725 million and also includes critical supplies to enhance Ukraine’s defence capabilities. The announcement comes amid growing tensions with Russia and aims to boost Ukraine’s military ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

New Criminal Laws Launched in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched new criminal laws in Chandigarh, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This initiative marks a shift from colonial-era legal practices, aims to enhance justice for Indian citizens. Key Features of the New Laws The new ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs