PM POSHAN Scheme – Updates for 2024

The PM POSHAN Scheme supports millions of students and provides hot cooked meals daily to 11.7 crore children, which includes students in Balvatika and grades I to VIII. The scheme operates in 10.24 lakh government and aided schools and its ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Google Unveils ‘GenCast’ for Weather Forecasting

Google’s DeepMind team recently launched GenCast, a new AI model that excels in weather prediction and has surpassed the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). GenCast provides faster and more accurate forecasts, extending up to 15 days ahead. GenCast ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 12, 2024

1. Consumer Confidence Survey is released by which institution bi-monthly? [A] Reserve Bank of India (RBI)[B] NITI Aayog[C] Ministry of Finance[D] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Reserve Bank of India (RBI)] Notes:The ..

Abathsahayeshwarar Temple Wins UNESCO Award for Heritage Restoration

The Abathsahayeshwarar Temple in Thukkatchi, a 1,300-year-old Chola dynasty structure in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur district, has gained international recognition by UNESCO’s 2023 Award of Distinction for its exceptional conservation efforts. Historical Significance The temple was constructed by Kings Vikrama Chola ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

India Maritime Heritage Conclave in 2024

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is hosting the inaugural India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC) on December 11-12, 2024, at the Yashobhoomi Convention Center in New Delhi, which aims to celebrate India’s extensive maritime history and its cultural significance. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

IIT Guwahati Innovates Biofuel Production from Methane and CO2

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have made advancements in biofuel production. They developed a biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into cleaner biofuels and this innovative approach addresses pressing environmental concerns. Overview of the Research ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

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. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs