Author Amitav Ghosh wins Erasmus Prize 2024

Indian author Amitav Ghosh has been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Prize 2024 by the Netherlands-based Praemium Erasmianum Foundation for his significant contributions to the theme “imagining the unthinkable” through his writings on the climate crisis and human interactions with nature. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Sela Tunnel Inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Sela tunnel to the nation, a strategic infrastructure project located in Arunachal Pradesh. The tunnel, built at an altitude of 13,000 feet, is expected to provide all-weather connectivity to the strategically located Tawang district ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 13, 2024

11. Recently, which state/UT conducted All-Women Maritime Surveillance Mission? [A] Andaman & Nicobar [B] Tamil Nadu[C] Lakshadweep[D] Karnataka Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Andaman & Nicobar ] Notes:The Andaman & Nicobar Command marked the 40th anniversary of INAS 318 and ..

World’s First 3D-Printed Mosque in Saudi Arabia

In a groundbreaking achievement, Jeddah recently celebrated the inauguration of the world’s first mosque built using 3D printing technology. The mosque, located in the Al-Jawhara suburb of Jeddah, is named after the late Abdulaziz Abdullah Sharbatly and was commissioned by ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

NAMASTE Scheme

The National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, aims to eliminate the hazardous practice of manual sewer and septic tank ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technology Hub (MATH)

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Department of Science & Technology has joined forces with the Telangana government-led T-Hub to establish a unique Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technology Hub (MATH). This collaboration aims to foster AI innovation, create job opportunities, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

No Smoking Day – 2024

No Smoking Day is an annual event observed on the second Wednesday of March, with the aim of creating awareness about the harmful effects of smoking and encouraging individuals to quit the habit. This year, 2024, the day falls on ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Dwarka Expressway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, marking a significant milestone in India’s infrastructure development. The 19-km segment, constructed at a cost of ₹4,100 crore, is part of the country’s first 8-lane expressway project, aimed ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Inflection 2.5: New Powerful Large Language Model

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, Inflection AI, a California-based startup, has made significant strides with the launch of its latest Large Language Model (LLM), Inflection 2.5. This upgrade to the company’s existing model, which powers its friendly ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Egg-Laying Amphibians Found to Feed “Milk” to Hatchlings

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have found that ringed caecilians (Siphonops annulatus), a species of legless, burrowing amphibians, provide a milk-like substance to their hatchlings. The study, published in the March 8 issue of Science, sheds new light on the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs