Tag: UPSC Current Affairs
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The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower
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?
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Heat Waves
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…
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Hangor Class Submarine
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/pakistan-hangor-class-submarines-9297350/ Why in the news? Basic Characteristics Comparison with India’s Kalvari class Origin Developed as an export variant of Chinese Type 039A Yuan class. Developed indigenously by India. Name Origin Named after the PNS Hangor, a submarine of the Pakistan Navy. Named after a tiger shark. Propulsion Diesel-electric with an Air Independent Propulsion…
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Phi-3-mini
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/microsoft-phi-3-mini-ai-model-llm-9290253/ How is Phi-3-mini different from Large language Models? Aspect Phi-3-mini Large Language Models (LLMs) Model Size Small Large Cost-effectiveness Cost-effective for development & operation Expensive Device Compatibility Better performance on smaller devices like laptops & smartphones Typically require high-end hardware Resource Efficiency Efficient in resource-constrained environments like on-device & offline inference Resource-intensive…
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Global Plastic Treaty Talks
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…
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Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)
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…
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Minimum Support Price (MSP)
Ref: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/watch-what-is-minimum-support-price/article67894764.ece Introduction: Recently, farmer groups have requested a legal assurance for the procurement of crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP). Minimum support price (MSP) was introduced in 1966-67 as part of agricultural reforms by the Central Government. Need for MSP How Does the Government Decide on the MSP? Three Kinds of Production Cost: Legal…
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UK’s Rwanda Plan
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/uks-rwanda-bill-why-its-a-solution-that-doesnt-work-9289157/ Why in the news? What is Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill? Need: Key Elements of the Act: Addressing Legal Challenges: Implications and Controversy: UK Government’s Policy on Rwanda: Criticism of UK’s Rwanda Plan: Intervention: In 2022, the ECHR halted the departure of the first plane destined for Rwanda, raising legal concerns.
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INDIAN OCEAN DIPOLE
Indian Ocean Dipole
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Llama 3
Ref: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/what-is-llama-3-metas-most-sophisticated-and-capable-large-language-model-9280994/ Introduction: Llama, also known as Large Language Model Meta AI, represents a series of LLMs (Large Language Models). Unveiled by Meta AI in February 2023. Initially, Llama debuted in four variations: 7B, 13B, 33B, and 65 billion parameters. Parameters indicate the size and complexity of an AI model, with higher numbers suggesting greater sophistication…
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