The Chinese government has been allegedly using a system of facial recognition cameras to track Uighur Muslim minority. According to experts, it is the first known example of a government intentionally using artificial intelligence for racial profiling The facial recognition system has been integrated into surveillance cameras. They look exclusively for Uighurs based on their… Continue reading China is using AI to profile Uighur Muslims
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Global measles cases up 300% year-on-year: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that measles cases worldwide rose by 300% during the first three months of 2019 compared with the same period in 2018. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that is spread by contact with an infected person through coughing and sneezing. It can be entirely prevented with a… Continue reading Global measles cases up 300% year-on-year: WHO
Exports outpace imports at 11% in March
According to data released by the commerce and Industry ministry, India’s trade deficit has reduced to $10.89 billion in March,2019 due to rise in exports. The exports has increased by 11% in March from a year earlier,while imports were up by 1.44% during the same period. The rise in exports was driven by higher growth… Continue reading Exports outpace imports at 11% in March
Subsonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’ successfully test-fired
India has successfully test-fired its long-range subsonic cruise missile Nirbhay from a test range in Odisha.It has been indigenously designed & developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). Nirbhay is an all-weather low-cost long-range cruise missile with stealth and high accuracy.The missile has a range of more than 1000 km. The missile has the… Continue reading Subsonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’ successfully test-fired
WPI inflation spikes to 3.18% in March on costlier food, fuel
The Wholesale price inflation has increased to 3.18% in March,2019.The rise has been attributed to high food and fuel prices. Wholesale Price Inflation tracks changes in the price of goods in stages before the retail level i.e. goods that are sold in bulk and traded between organizations instead of consumers. It is measured by the… Continue reading WPI inflation spikes to 3.18% in March on costlier food, fuel
Death of rare turtle leaves 3 remaining in the world
China has said that the last known female Yangtze giant softshell turtle has died.She was believed to be over 90 years old and died around 24 hours after researchers had tried to artificially inseminate her. This was one of four Yangtze giant softshell turtles known to be remaining in the world.The same zoo also houses… Continue reading Death of rare turtle leaves 3 remaining in the world
UAE to host world’s foremost Artificial Intelligence Summit
United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the world’s leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit -AIE from April 30 to May 1,2019.The inaugural ‘AI Everything’ will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The summit aims to empower global dialogue on the future of government, business and society.It will bring together world leaders on a single… Continue reading UAE to host world’s foremost Artificial Intelligence Summit
Bhutan govt to place bill for ratification of BBIN initiative at its upper senate
The Bhutan government has decided to send the bill for ratification of the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal(BBIN) initiative for road and rail connectivity to its upper senate. Bangladesh,Bhutan,India and Nepal had signed a framework Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA)in June 2015 to enable movement of passenger and cargo vehicles across borders among the four countries. Bhutan has not yet… Continue reading Bhutan govt to place bill for ratification of BBIN initiative at its upper senate
China ready to wait for India’s BRI participation
China has said that it was ready to wait for India’s participation in China’s Belt and Road Initiative.But it has also said that India could be negatively impacted if it joins Belt and Road Initiative at a later stage as it will lose opportunities due to participation of international organisations at the upcoming BRI event.… Continue reading China ready to wait for India’s BRI participation
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – April 16, 2019
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