Facts to Remember
1. Indian grandmaster D Gukesh draws Ding Liren in World Chess Championship. 2. Google’s Willow Quantum Computing Chip Quantum Computing Quantum computing is a multi dimension field which includes aspects of computer science, physics, and mathematics that facilitates quantum mechanics to solve complex problems faster than traditional computers. 3. Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 World Cup
UN draft resolution on “Agriculture Development, Food Security, and Nutrition”
Context: The draft resolution voicing concern about severe food crisis erupting in different world regions, particularly in developing countries and net food importers. Key Highlights: The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was established in 1945 after World War II to maintain international peace and securit
India shortens down its target for ethanol blending
Context: India to scale down ethanol blending target to 18% for ESY 2024-25 amid compatibility concerns. Highlights: Ethanol blending is the process of mixing ethanol with gasoline to reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Drone Technology in Pineapple Cultivation
Context: In an attempt to promote widespread adoption of drone technology, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Ernakulam under ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) demonstrated use of drone for nutrient spraying in pineapple fields. Highlights: ‘Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)
Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB)
Context: Sustainability-linked bond (SLBs) deals have fall this year, prompting bankers and investors to question whether the $319 billion market will ever regain favour. Highlights: Sustainability Linked Bond
Asian Development Bank: India Growth Forecast
Context: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday lowered its India growth forecast for the current financial year (FY25) to 6.5 per cent from 7 per cent earlier. Highlights: Asian Development Bank
Google Introduces AI Model ‘Gemini 2.0’
Olive Ridley turtle and Irrawaddy Dolphin
Context: Key Highlights: Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris)
WHO Report – Malaria in Region South-East Asia
Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) South East Asia Region contributes about 1.5% of the burden of malaria cases globally and India accounted for about half of all estimated cases in 2023. Key Highlights of Report: The World Health Organisation (WHO) Malaria
