Global Risks Report 2024
The Global Risks Report 2024, published on January 10, 2024, by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Zurich and Marsh McLennan, presents the findings…
Current Affairs In-depths & Editorials
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), specifically the H5N1 subtype, primarily affects birds but can sporadically infect humans, typically those exposed to infected birds. Identified since…
World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024 Report
The “World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024” report, released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in January 2024, warns of a rise in global…
2023 Hottest Calendar Year
The year 2023 marked a significant and concerning milestone in climate change history, as it was recorded as the hottest calendar year since measurements began.…
Ugram Rifle
The Ugram Rifle is a new indigenous assault rifle unveiled by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in January 2024. Developed in collaboration with…
Local reservation in private sector: Laws, Implications, Challenges
Local reservation in the private sector in India refers to state-level legislative efforts to mandate a certain percentage of jobs for local residents…
Fungi Bio-Pesticide
Fungi bio-pesticide refers to a type of environmentally friendly pest control that uses fungi to target specific pests, such as the Eucalyptus snout beetle. This…
Lakshadweep Islands
In January 2024, the Lakshadweep Islands witnessed significant developments led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on overall development and boosting tourism. Key initiatives…
AI Odyssey Program
The AI Odyssey program, launched by Microsoft in January 2024, aims to skill 100,000 developers in India in the latest AI technologies and tools. This…
