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New India Literacy Programme (NILP)

The New India Literacy Programme (NILP), launched by the Government of India, is an ambitious initiative to eradicate illiteracy in the country, focusing on adult education. It replaces the Saakshar Bharat Mission and represents a more targeted approach to achieving universal literacy by 2030. Read here to learn more. The centrally sponsored scheme on Education…

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The Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack is introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
It has been introduced to provide Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) using a dispersed infrastructure across different regions, enabling a range of Blockchain-based permission applications.
It is a component of the National Strategy on Blockchain's larger National Blockchain Framework.
An forthcoming AI model called OpenAI's Project Strawberry is predicted to be far more sophisticated than current chatbots in math, programming, and thinking.
This model, which is probably going to be included into ChatGPT-5, is a step in the direction of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which will have skills similar to those of the human brain.
The National e-Governance 2024 Gold Award went to the Ministry of Women and Child Development in recognition of their Poshan Tracker project, which is part of Mission Poshan 2.0.
Utilizing growth measuring devices and WHO growth charts, the ICT-based system at Anganwadi Centers keeps an eye on the nutritional status and physical development of children between the ages of 0 and 6 in real time. The program serves 8.9 crore youngsters and assists in identifying health issues so that prompt action can be taken.
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Financialization of Indian Economy

Financialization of the economy refers to the increasing dominance of financial markets, financial institutions, and financial motives over the economy. Read here to learn more. Financialization reflects a structural shift in which financial transactions, strategies, and motives become central to the functioning of the economy and society. This phenomenon has several defining characteristics and implications.…

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Galathea Bay in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands has been named a "Major Port" by the Center, initiating a ₹44,000 crore project.
The $9 billion Great Nicobar Island International Container Transshipment Terminal (GNIICTT) at Galathea Bay in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located at a depth of 20 meters. After Vizhinjam International Seaport, it will be India's second deep-water container transshipment station.
There are 200 minor ports and 12 large ports in India.
The Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, successfully fired the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-4.
conceived as part of the 1980s DRDO-started Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP).
These missiles are ballistic, surface-to-surface. Their range is from mild to international.
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Revival of SAARC

The revival of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) has been a subject of renewed interest given the changing geopolitical dynamics in South Asia. Read here to learn more. SAARC, founded in 1985, includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and was created to promote regional cooperation and development. However,…

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The Ministry of Law and Justice formed the Law Commission of India as a non-statutory advisory body to carry out studies and suggest legal reforms.Examines laws, recommends their repeal, and offers suggestions for legal reforms.
It was first established in 1834 by Lord Macaulay and was instrumental in the codification of important legal frameworks, including the Criminal Procedure Code and the Indian Penal Code. Following independence, M. C. Setalvad oversaw the establishment of the first Law Commission of Independent India in 1955.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved a new multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment plan.
The four medications that make up the new BPaLM regimen—Bedaquiline, Pretomanid, Linezolid, and Moxifloxacin—have shown to be a safer, more efficient, and speedier form of treatment than earlier approaches.
Treatment times are shortened from the previous 20 months to 6 months.
Boeing's uncrewed Starliner spacecraft successfully returned to Earth after completing a mission to the International Space Station. This marks a critical milestone for Boeing, as the spacecraft has faced multiple delays and safety issues in the past. The mission's success brings Boeing closer to launching crewed missions under NASA's commercial crew program.
Kerala has finalized the delimitation of its local body wards, adding 1,577 new wards across three-tier panchayats, raising the total from 18,373 to 19,950. This expansion will introduce 1,557 newly elected representatives in the rural areas during next year’s local body elections. The changes affect grama panchayats, block panchayats, and district panchayats alike, with the number of wards in block panchayats increasing from 2,080 to 2,267. Additionally, 15 new divisions will be created in district panchayats, with Thiruvananthapuram gaining two extra divisions and other districts adding one each. This move is aimed at improving local governance and fostering greater grassroots participation, ensuring more effective representation across Kerala’s rural communities.
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National Blockchain Framework

The Indian government launched the National Blockchain Framework to enable security, trust and transparency for citizen-centric applications. Vishvasya – Blockchain Technology Stack, NBFLite, Praamaanik, and National Blockchain Portal were also launched. Read here to learn more. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) with the vision to create trusted digital platforms, initiated the National Blockchain…

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A devastating landslide triggered by flash flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi has claimed the lives of at least 22 people in northern Vietnam, with 73 still missing as of Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The disaster occurred in the village of Nu, located in Lao Cai province, on Tuesday. Reports indicate that 140 people were initially buried by the landslide, with at least 30 individuals rescued. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities and emergency teams work tirelessly to locate those still unaccounted for amid the challenging conditions caused by the typhoon's aftermath.
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International AI Treaty: Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law

An International AI Treaty is a global agreement that seeks to regulate the development, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across nations. Read here to learn more. There has been growing momentum towards creating one due to concerns over the rapid advancement of AI technologies, their ethical implications, and the potential for misuse.…

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