 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…