Current Affairs - National

India's first 3D-printed post office is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was inaugurated on August 18, 2023, by the Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw. The post office is built using a technology called Contour Crafting, which uses a robotic arm to deposit layers of concrete to create a three-dimensional structure. The post office is 1,021 square feet in area and has a built-in solar power system.

Wipro Limited has announced the establishment of a groundbreaking Center of Excellence (CoE) on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in partnership with the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.

In a momentous celebration, the CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) launched an extraordinary variety of the national flower, Lotus, named ‘Namoh 108‘. This unique flower boasts an astonishing 108 petals and was dedicated to the nation on the eve of Independence Day.

Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC), a small savings scheme for women and girls in August 2023.

The theme “Nation First, Always First” underscores India’s commitment to prioritize its national interests and well-being. It aligns with the country’s aspirations for growth, development, and self-sufficiency. This theme reflects the essence of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebration.