Posted in Energy and Infrastructure

World Energy Outlook 2023

World Energy Outlook 2023 was released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) recently.

PM SVANidhi Scheme
Posted in Social Sector Economy Schemes and Initiatives

PM SVANidhi scheme

Report “Phenomenal impact of PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)scheme on street vendors: An analysis by SBI” was released recently.

Ramleela
Posted in History Culture

How Ramleela reach Trinidad?

The tradition of performing Ram Leela is still carried in Trinidad and Tobago islands by Indian Diaspora, who migrated to the island as indentured laborers, from India.

Air Quality Index
Posted in Environment Schemes and Initiatives Environment Pollution

Air Quality Index (AQI)

The Air Quality Index of Mumbai is worse than Delhi.

Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

Prelims Facts Corner – 25 October 2023

Dogra dynasty, Fluorescence, Purple Economy (Care economy), What is ball lightning?

Posted in Science & Technology Biology

Gut Microbiome and COVID-19

A recent study suggests that severe COVID might be linked to fungal organisms in the gut microbiome, potentially resulting from alterations in the immune system triggered by certain fungal species.

Posted in Science & Technology Biology ICT Legislations Polity

DNA, face matching systems at police stations

More than a year after the Criminal Procedure Identification Act was passed by Parliament, the Centre is all set to roll out “DNA and face-matching” systems at 1,300 police stations across the country.

Posted in World Affairs Sports

How Olympic cities are selected?

How Olympic cities are selected | Explained

Posted in Science & Technology ICT

SIM card

Understanding the components of a SIM card, its functions and working | Building blocks | The Hindu

Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

Prelims Facts Corner – 21 October 2023

INS Imphal, Zighrana, Operation Chakra, Niemann-Pick Disease, Kati Bihu

Posted in Science & Technology ICT

Large Language Models (LLMs)

India will set up a “high powered committee” to explore the development of large language models or LLMs, tools that harness artificial intelligence to create applications that can understand and process human language.

Posted in Economy Economy Concepts

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)

Supreme Court held that DTAA cannot be given effect unless notified under Section 90 Income Tax Act which prescribes tax relief under the DTAA.