Global Digital Framework Advocacy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for a global framework that governs the use of digital technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He called for global institutions to create rule-based frameworks for digital technology, emphasizing privacy,
SENSEX (Sensitive Index): Represents the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). It is a market index comprising 30 of the largest and most actively traded stocks on the BSE. Serves as an indicator of the overall performance and health of the Indian
A total of 208 big-ticket infrastructure projects from various ministries, including roads and railways, have been recommended for approval under the PM Gati Shakti initiative. The total value of these projects is ₹15.39 lakh crore. About the Scheme: Gati Shakti
Recipients: David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper. Fields: Computational protein design (Baker) Protein structure prediction (Hassabis & Jumper). Institutions: Baker (University of Washington, Seattle), Hassabis & Jumper (Google DeepMind). Importance of Proteins: A protein is a naturally occurring, extremely
Overview The Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 was awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for their contributions to artificial intelligence (AI). Their work established foundational techniques in machine learning, specifically neural networks, which enable pattern recognition in computers. Winners
What are High-Performance Buildings? Definition and Concept: Often used interchangeably with “green buildings,” HPBs focus on minimizing environmental impact while maximizing comfort and efficiency. Comparison to Green Buildings: Both aim to reduce environmental impact, but HPBs place more emphasis on
Award Recipients: Victor Ambros (University of Massachusetts) and Gary Ruvkun (Harvard Medical School) are both prominent scientists in genetics and molecular biology. Recognition of Discovery: Their work revealed microRNAs, which regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Scientific Contribution: This
On September 30, 2024, Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), launched the Cruise Bharat Mission from the Mumbai Port. This mission aims to harness the potential of India’s vast coastline for cruise tourism and transform
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