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Artificial General Intelligence

May 6, 2024

Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/artificial-general-intelligence-agi-9307895/# Why in the news? In a recent interview, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, expressed his dedication to allocating significant funds toward advancing the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). About Artificial General Intelligence How is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) different from AI we already use? Aspect AGI Current AI Scope Envisions…
The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower

May 4, 2024

Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/eta-aquariid-meteor-shower-visible-9306317/ Why in the news? Why are Eta Aquariids unique? Comets- origin of meteor showers How are meteor showers related to comets? How to watcht he Eta Aquariid meteor shower?
Article 31C

May 3, 2024

Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/article-31c-supreme-court-fundamental-right-private-property-9297379/ Why in the news? April 23, 2024: a nine-judge panel of the Supreme Court of India began deliberating on the interpretation of Article 39(b) of the Constitution. The central issue under consideration was whether Article 39(b) falls under the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). It permits the government to intervene in…
AstraZeneca’s Covishield and Thrombocytopenia Syndrome

May 2, 2024

Ref : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/astrazeneca-admits-its-covid-vaccine-can-cause-rare-side-effect/articleshow/109710995.cms# Why in the news? About During the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, a UK-based pharmaceutical company partnered with the University of Oxford to create the AZD1222 vaccine. In India, the Serum Institute of India (SII) located in Pune, manufactured and marketed this vaccine under the name Covishield . AstaZeneca’s Covishield in India Observations…
Heat Waves

May 1, 2024

Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-climate/heatwaves-april-9297681/ Why in the news? In April, India has witnessed unusually high temperatures. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heat waves like conditions have been observed either in small pockets or across significantly large areas across the country during the first 26 days of the month. The southern peninsular region and the…
Global Plastic Treaty Talks

April 29, 2024

Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-climate/global-plastic-pollution-treaty-9292563/ Why in the news? Background United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA): Aspect Description Creation Established in June 2012 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 67/213 Purpose To serve as the highest-level global environmental decision-making body within the United Nations system Functions – Sets global environmental policies and priorities – Provides guidance…
Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)

April 27, 2024

Why in the news? On Friday, April 26, the Supreme Court of India dismissed the plea for 100% verification of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) in Indian elections. Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/supreme-court-rejects-vvpat-elections-case-9291828/ Evolution of voting in India What are Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs)? How does the verification process work? EVM and VVPAT Feature…