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Global Terrorism Index The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) is a report published annually by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). Two third of the countries experienced a terrorist attack in 2016. India is one of the ten most impacted countries by terrorism. Five countries account for three-quarters of all deaths from terrorism: Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Nigeria and Pakistan. The major reason for terrorism in most impacted countries is internal conflict.

Task force on artificial intelligence

Task force on artificial intelligence The Department of Defence Production constituted a task force headed by Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran to study the use of artificial intelligence. It has the potential to provide military superiority apart from driving technology-driven economic growth. Similarly, in 2017, the then Commerce and Industry minister constituted the ‘Taskforce on AI for India’s Economic Transformation’ chaired by V. Kamakoti of IIT Madras. Note:&n

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National River Conservation Plan

National River Conservation Plan Under the National River Conservation Plan the river Sal project in Goa was sanctioned by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. The aim of the plan is to prevent the pollution of rivers and improving water quality. The activities under the National River Conservation Plan include following Sewage treatment plants for treating the diverted sewage. Low-cost sanitation works to prevent open defecation on riverbanks. Public awarene

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Sheen Khalai (Blue Skin)

Sheen Khalai (Blue Skin) It is an Afghan community in India who fled with their families from the tribal areas between Afghanistan and Pakistan during the Partition in 1947. The women are part of a community of Pushtun Hindus that lived in the Baloch areas and belong to the Kakari tribes still living in afghan. Pashtuns are an Iranic ethnic group that mainly lives in Pakistan and Afghanistan. They speak the Pashto language and adhere to Pashtunwali, which is a traditional set of

CriSidEx

CriSidEx India’s first sentiment index for micro and small enterprises ( MSEs) was developed jointly by CRISIL & SIDBI here today. CriSidEx is a composite index measuring MSE business sentiment. Its readings will flag potential headwinds and changes in production cycles and thus help improve market efficiencies.

Rabi Crops Sowing

Rabi Crops Sowing The area under the sowing reached 324 lakh hectares. The word ‘rabi’ in Arabic means winter. Rabi crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June. Some of the important rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard. Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh are important for the production of rabi crops. Western temperate cyclones during winter provide the precip

FSSAI for Nutritional and Safe Food

FSSAI for Nutritional and Safe Food Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has developed science-based standards for various categories of food products to ensure the availability of safe and wholesome food in the country. FSSAI has introduced +F Logo for fortified foods. To promote awareness among consumers on Nutrition, mandatory labelling requirements for pre-packaged foods are prescribed. FSSAI has also undertaken the ‘Safe and Nutritious Food

Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)

Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) IWAI signed a project agreement with the world bank for the Jal Marg Vikas on Ganga (NW1). They IWAIcame into existence for the development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation. Functions of IWAI with respect to National Waterways Survey Navigation, Infrastructure and Regulations Fairway Development Pilotage Coordination of IWT with other modes Read also: https://www.aspireias.com/daily-n

World Wetlands Day

World Wetlands Day February 2nd of every year is celebrated as world wetlands day, marking the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The MoEF&CC in collaboration with the Department of Forests, Assam government is organizing the national-level celebration of World Wetlands Day (WWD) at DeeporBeel, a Ramsar Site in Guwahati, Assam. The theme ‘Wetlands for a sustainable urban future’ marks the role of healthy wetlands play in making cities and towns liveable.

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Shigmo Festival

Shigmo Festival Shigmo is the traditional spring festival celebrated by farmers in rural Goa. It is an annual float parade held in major cities of the state. The Goan folk art such as GhodeModni, Goff, and Fugdi is performed. It was traditionally celebrated as the homecoming of the warriors who had left their homes and families at the end of Dusshera to fight invaders.