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National Pest Surveillance System

Recently the Central Government launched the AI-based National Pest Surveillance System. It is a digital initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide timely pest management advice to farmers across the country. It aims to reduce farmers’ dependence on pesticide retailers and promote a scientific approach to pest control.     Website URL: https://www.sanskritiias.com/current-affairs/national-pest-surveillance-system Country…

Paris Paralympic Games

Paris Paralympic Games will be held from 28 August to 8 September 2024. These are the 17th Summer Paralympic Games.22 sports will be held in it. Mascot-Paralympic Freeze. The first Summer Paralympic Games were held in Rome (Italy) in the year 1960. Sumit Antil and Bhagyashree Jadhav will be the Indian flag bearers in the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympic Games Website URL: https://www.sanskritiias.com/current-affairs/paris-paralympic-games…

17th Divya Kala Mela

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 17th Divya Kala Mela on 17 August. It is being organized in Raipur (Chhattisgarh). It is being organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Website URL: https://www.sanskritiias.com/current-affairs/17th-divya-kala-mela Country List: India

Green Tug Transition Program

Recently, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal officially launched the SOP for the Green Tug Transition Program. This initiative will promote the transition from conventional fuel-based harbor tugs to greener, more sustainable alternatives. Website URL: https://www.sanskritiias.com/current-affairs/green-tug-transition-program Country List: India

St. Martin’s Island dispute

It is being claimed that America may have played a role behind the resignation of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. According to media reports, if Sheikh Hasina had handed over the sovereignty of St. Martin Island in the Bay of Bengal to America and allowed it to build a base in the Bay of Bengal, she could have remained in power. Website URL: https://www.sanskritiias.com/current-affairs/st-martins-island-dispute…

Situation of homeless elderly in India

At present, the number of homeless elderly people in India is at its highest level. Their condition is serious and worrying. The number of homeless elderly people in the country is increasing rapidly and their quality of life is often very poor. This is becoming a new social problem in India, hence its analysis is necessary. Website URL: https://www.sanskritiias.com/current-affairs/situation-of-homeless-elderly-in-india Country List: India

Gender based nature of displacement

During refugee crises around the world, women and girls are the most vulnerable and vulnerable. According to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the total number of refugees was estimated to be around 35 million in 2023, of which nearly 50% were women and girls. Website URL: https://www.sanskritiias.com/current-affairs/gender-based-nature-of-displacement Country List: India

Health Burden in India

The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES-2022-23) data show a significant decline in poverty rates. However, it highlights the persistent vulnerability of the bottom 50 per cent of Indian households to the healthcare burden. Website URL: https://www.sanskritiias.com/current-affairs/health-burden-in-india Country List: India

The Ethical Implications of Generative A.I.

Generative AI is a rapidly growing field across a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, entertainment, and finance. Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and other top technology companies are currently using generative AI to accelerate AI innovation. However, its use has also raised a number of ethical concerns that must be considered. Website URL: https://www.sanskritiias.com/current-affairs/the-ethical-implications-of-generative-ai Country List: India

India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway

The Government of India is committed to the development of the eastern states including the northeastern states. Purvodaya Yojana has been announced for the eastern states in Budget 2024-25. Apart from this, schemes like ‘PM-DIVINE’ and ‘Northeast Special Infrastructure Development Scheme’ (NESIDS)/ (Roads) are being run for the Northeast. Website URL: https://www.sanskritiias.com/current-affairs/india-myanmar-thailand-trilateral-highway Country List: India