African Swine Fever Outbreak in Kohima

The department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) in Nagaland has successfully contained an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Kohima. Detection and Containment Measures The ASF case came to the attention of the AH&VS department when entrepreneurs ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Electronic Voting Machines

Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) was first used in 1982 in the by-election to Parur Assembly Constituency of Kerala for a limited number of polling stations (50 polling stations). They are being used in part from 1999 elections and in total ..

Meta Launches Advanced AI Assistant Powered by Llama 3

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced the launch of its new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Meta AI. Powered by the company’s latest AI model, Llama 3, Meta AI is integrated into Meta’s popular social ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India to Deliver BrahMos Missiles to Philippines 

India will deliver the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines soon. The delivery is part of a USD 375 million deal signed between the two nations in 2022, marking India’s first major defence export. Strategic Significance ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

IREDA Opens GIFT City Office to Back Green Energy Projects

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has set up an office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, to provide foreign currency-denominated debt financing for green hydrogen and renewable energy manufacturing projects. IREDA’s GIFT City office will specialize ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

IIT Kanpur & AFMS to Develop Tech for Monitoring Soldiers’ Health in Tough Terrains

The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research and development of technologies to address health issues faced by soldiers in difficult terrains. The MoU ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 19, 2024

11. What is the theme of ‘World Heritage Day 2024’? [A] Discover and Experience Diversity[B] Heritage Changes[C] Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures[D] Heritage and Climate Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Discover and Experience Diversity] Notes:April 18 marks ‘World Heritage Day,’ honoring ..

Elon Musk’s Upcoming Visit to India : Key Points

Musk is expected to announce an investment of $2-$3 billion in the country, primarily for building a new factory. This move marks Tesla’s entry into the world’s third-largest auto market, where electric car adoption is still in its nascent stage. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India’s Proposed Deal with Nvidia

India is considering striking a deal with Nvidia, the US-based manufacturer of graphics processing units (GPUs), to source GPUs and offer them to local startups, researchers, and academic institutions at subsidized rates. This initiative is part of India’s ₹10,000 crore ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is Oron or MARS2?

An advanced stealth aircraft equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology played a crucial role in helping Israel detect and defend against a surprise missile attack launched by Iran. The aircraft, known as “The Oron” or “Multi-Mission Airborne Reconnaissance and Surveillance ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs