AI Chatbot for PM-Kisan Scheme

• The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in India has introduced an AI Chatbot for PM-Kisan Scheme.
• The objective of this AI Chatbot is to provide farmers with convenient access to scheme details and streamline the resolution of their issues, making the process more efficient.

PM inaugurates the International Lawyers Conference

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'International Lawyers Conference 2023.'
• This conference was organized by the Bar Council of India.
• The theme of discussion was 'Emerging Challenges in Justice Delivery System.'
• The conference’s aim was to serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue and discussion on various legal topics of national and international importance, foster exchange of ideas and experiences, and strengthen international cooperation and understanding of legal issues.

I2U2 Group Announces Joint Space Venture

• The I2U2 group, consisting of India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United States, has introduced an ambitious joint space project.
• This collaborative endeavour is geared towards developing an innovative space-based tool with diverse applications for policymakers, organizations, and entrepreneurs.

Zagorochoria Added to the UNESCO’s World Heritage List

• The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has announced the addition of the Zagori region of Greece, including its traditional stone-built villages known as Zagorochoria, to the World Heritage List.
• This decision was made at the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee.
• The session was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Launch of 9 Vande Bharat Express Trains

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi, via a video conference, inaugurated nine Vande Bharat Express trains that will operate across 11 different states.
• Within this group of nine trains, the Indian Railways is introducing two for Howrah in West Bengal and Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
• These semi-high-speed trains, comprising eight coaches each, are anticipated to substantially enhance the nation's railway connectivity.

Northeast’s Mithun Gets ‘Food Animal’ Tag

• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially recognized the mithun as a 'food animal.'
• This recognition, along with endeavours to promote mithun meat as a commercial product, holds the potential for substantial economic and cultural impacts on the region.

Mithun

• Mithun, scientifically identified as Bos frontalis, is an extraordinary bovine species indigenous to the lush and hilly regions of Northeast India, notably found in states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram.
• Commonly known as the "Cattle of the Hills," Mithun carries substantial cultural, economic, and ecological significance within this region.

Axis Bank Launched ‘NEO For Business’

• Axis Bank has launched the 'NEO for Business' Transaction Banking platform.
• The objective of this platform is to cater the changing needs of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India.
• It offers features like digital self on-boarding, bulk payments, GST compliance invoicing, payment gateway integration, end-to-end transaction tracking, auto reconciliation, cash flow reports, and recurring collections, among others.
• India currently has over 65 million MSMEs, which contribute over 30 per cent to India's gross domestic product (GDP).

International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of an international cricket stadium in Ganjari, Rajatalab in Varanasi, aligning with his vision of establishing top-notch sports infrastructure.
• This stadium will be the third international cricket stadium in Uttar Pradesh after Kanpur and Lucknow.
• The Prime Minister took part in the concluding ceremony of the Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav at the Rudraksha International Cooperation and Convention Centre, and he inaugurated 16 Atal residential schools spread across Uttar Pradesh.