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UAE to establish 1st graduate-level, research-based AI university in world
United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the establishment of first graduate-level, research-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) university in the world. The university is named as Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) after Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
GoI: 20th Livestock Census
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, operating under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying released 20th Livestock Census. According to the census, total Livestock population is 535.78 million and has increased by 4.6% as compared to the previous ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Indian Army inducts US made precision-guided Excalibur artillery ammunition
To boost to its firepower, the Indian army has inducted US made precision-guided Excalibur artillery ammunition and indigenous Dhanush howitzer in its inventory. The announcement regarding ammunition’s induction was made in an Army Commander’s Conference. About Excalibur Artillery Ammunition This ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Eat Right India movement: Food Safety Mitra Scheme
To mark World Food Day, on October 16, 2019, the Health and Family Welfare Ministry launched the Food Safety Mitra Scheme. The main objective of the scheme is to scale up Eat Right India movement. The campaign along with Fit ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Team Cashless India: Mastercards’ campaign to promote digital payments in India
Payment technology major Mastercard along with its brand ambassador MS Dhoni launch a nationwide campaign dubbed as ‘Team Cashless India’ to accelerate the acceptance and adoption of digital payments in India. The Team Cashless India’ is in line with government’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Leonel Messi wins 6th Golden Shoe award
Barcelona FC captain Leonel Messi won the Golden Shoe for the 2018/19 season, for being the top scorer in the European leagues with 36 goals (in 34 games). This is his sixth Golden Shoe. Key Highlights Messi has won the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Van Dhan Internship Programme to help Tribals
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the Van Dhan Internship Programme on October 17, 2019. Under the ministry, the program will be organized by the TRIFED (Tribal cooperative marketing Development Federation of India). The program will train the interns and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
ICMR awards Scientists for Excellence in Biomedical Research
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) awarded 46 biomedical scientists from different institutes across the country for excellence in biomedical research. The scientists were felicitated at the event held at ICMR, Delhi for their remarkable contribution. The event was attended ..