UBS

UBS, Switzerland’s biggest bank, recently agreed to purchase Credit Suisse in a move that aims to contain the panic that ensued after two American banks collapsed earlier this month. This unique acquisition has sent shockwaves throughout the banking industry and ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Burundi: First Polio Outbreak in 30 Years

Burundi, a landlocked east-African country, has declared its first polio outbreak in 30 years. The outbreak was confirmed after a four-year-old child in the Isale district of western Burundi, along with two other children he was in contact with, were ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

ICMR’s Ethical Guidelines for AI in Healthcare and Biomedical Research

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many sectors, including healthcare. With the recognition of this potential, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recently released ethical guidelines for AI in healthcare and biomedical research. These guidelines aim to guide the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

World Sparrow Day – Update (March, 2023)

On March 20, 2023, the world once again came together to celebrate World Sparrow Day. This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation and protection of sparrows and other common birds whose populations have been declining globally. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Utility Bidder’s Deforestation Report

The Deforestation Report by Utility Bidder has revealed that India has seen the highest surge in deforestation in the past 30 years. The country lost 384,000 hectares (ha) of forests between 1990 and 2000, but the figure rose to 668,400 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Copilot

On 16 March, Microsoft unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Designed to boost workplace productivity, the Copilot combines the “power of large language models with business data and the Microsoft 365 apps to unleash creativity, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

2023 SAFF Championship

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced that the 2023 edition of the SAFF Championship, South Asia’s most prestigious international football tournament, will be held in Bengaluru from June 21 to July 3. This marks India’s fourth time hosting ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Background Radiation

Background radiation refers to the radiation emitted from natural sources such as rocks or mountains. A recent study conducted by scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) found that certain areas in Kerala are experiencing nearly three times more ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Global Conference on Digital Health – ‘Taking Universal Health Coverage to the Last Citizen’

India’s Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in partnership with the World Health Organization South-East Asia Regional Office, is organizing a Global Conference on Digital Health in New Delhi on March 20 and 21, 2023. With the theme “Taking ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

YUVIKA

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated the Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (YUVIKA) program to encourage students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and develop a passion for space science. Through this program, ISRO aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs