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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

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. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

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. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

National Mission on Cultural Mapping

The National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) aims to document India’s cultural heritage and focus on rural traditions, including Thongjao’s pottery. The mission promotes local cultures and connects artisans to broader audiences. In the village of Thongjao, Manipur, pottery is ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

IPBES UN Biodiversity Conference

The 11th meeting of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) commenced in Namibia on December 10, 2024. Over 850 scientists and representatives from more than 150 countries are in attendance, aiming to address the global biodiversity ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs