 1. Experts discuss on AI-driven solutions that can improve healthcare (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2052256 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health, GS3 – Science and Technology Context The conference on “AI in Healthcare,” held at IIIT Delhi on September 5, 2024, focused on bridging medicine and engineering through AI-driven healthcare solutions. Organised by the DST…
1. Digital Agriculture Mission: Tech for Transforming Farmers’ Lives (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2051719 ) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture, GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context India’s Digital Agriculture Mission, approved with a Rs. 2,817 Crore budget aims to revolutionise agriculture through digital technologies. It includes creating digital farmer IDs, advanced crop and soil mapping, and a…
1. New high-performance gas sensor can monitor low level nitrogen oxides pollution (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2051321 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Researchers have developed a groundbreaking gas sensor using mixed spinel zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4) nanostructures, capable of detecting nitrogen oxides (NOx) at ultra-low concentrations (ppb levels) and room temperature. This advancement addresses key…
1. Cabinet approves one more semiconductor unit under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2050859 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy, GS2 –Governance Context The Union Cabinet approved Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd’s Rs 3,300 crore investment to set up a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat, with a capacity of 60 lakh chips per day. This…
1. Shri Satish Kumar takes charge as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Railway Board (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2050631 ) Context Shri Satish Kumar has assumed the role of Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board. With over 34 years in Indian Railways, his notable contributions include advancing safety, quality management, and infrastructure development, including innovations like…
1. Dr. T.V. Somanathan takes over as the new Cabinet Secretary (Source –https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2050110 ) Context Dr. T.V. Somanathan has assumed the role of Cabinet Secretary in India, succeeding Rajiv Gauba. An IAS officer of the 1987 batch, Dr. Somanathan has extensive experience in finance, public policy, and international institutions, including the World Bank. Cabinet Secretary…
1. Second Arihant-Class submarine ‘INS Arighaat’ commissioned into Indian Navy (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2049870 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context INS Arighaat’s commissioning on August 29, 2024, marks a significant boost to India’s nuclear deterrence and maritime defence capabilities. The advanced submarine strengthens India’s nuclear triad and aligns with the government’s push for self-reliance…
1. Cabinet accords approval for progressive expansion of Central Sector Scheme of ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’ (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2049318 ) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture – Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce Context The Union Cabinet’s approval to expand the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) aims to bolster agricultural infrastructure by including new project types and aligning…
 1. Machine learning helps predict crustal movements in Tibetan Plateau (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2049046 ) Topic: GS1 – Geography, GS3 –  Science and Technology Context Scientists from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology used machine learning techniques like support vector machines and decision trees to model crustal deformations over the Tibetan Plateau. By predicting GPS site…
1. New Bioeconomy policy rolled out by the central government is set to place India as a global leader (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2048873) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context India’s biotechnology sector has witnessed unprecedented growth, driving economic expansion and innovation. With the introduction of the BioE3 policy, the government aims to further boost this momentum, leveraging…