Source-This post on AI Agents has been created based on the article “What are AI agents, which power OpenAI’s GPT4o and Google’s Project Astra?” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? GPT-4o and Project Astra are also termed as ‘AI agents’. These surpass traditional voice assistants like Alexa and Siri. This… Continue reading AI Agents
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Election Commission Stance on Voter Turnout Disclosure
Source-This post on Election Commission Stance on Voter Turnout Disclosure has been created based on the article ” No legal mandate to share voter turnout with public, says EC” published in “The Hindu” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? The Election Commission (EC) stated to the Supreme Court that there was no “legal mandate”… Continue reading Election Commission Stance on Voter Turnout Disclosure
Economic Capital Framework
Source-This post on RBI to Transfer ₹2,10,874 Crore Surplus to Centre for FY24 has been created based on the article “RBI to transfer ₹2,10,874 cr. surplus to Centre for FY24” published in “The Hindu” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India’s board approved the transfer of a record ₹2,10,874 crore surplus… Continue reading Economic Capital Framework
Rangelands
Source-This post on Rangelands has been created based on the article “Rangelands are facing a ‘silent demise’, suffering losses as high as 50%” published in “Down to Earth” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? The Land Outlook report on rangelands and pastoralists reveals that up to 50 percent of the world’s rangelands are degraded, nearly… Continue reading Rangelands
International Booker Prize 2024
Source-This post on International Booker Prize 2024 has been created based on the article “Jenny Erpenbeck’s ‘Kairos’ wins the International Booker Prize 2024” published in “The Hindu” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? “Kairos” written by Jenny Erpenbeck (translated by Michael Hofmann) has won the 2024 International Booker Prize. About International Booker Prize 1.… Continue reading International Booker Prize 2024
Bharals (Blue sheep) and Himalayan ibex Census
Source-This post on Census of Bharals (Blue sheep) and Himalayan ibex has been created based on the article “Census exercise begins in Himachal’s cold desert Lahaul & Spiti district to estimate blue sheep, Himalayan ibex” published in “Down to Earth” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? Wildlife authorities in Himachal Pradesh’s high-altitude, cold desert district… Continue reading Bharals (Blue sheep) and Himalayan ibex Census
Space tourism
Source-This post on Space tourism has been created based on the article “Gopi Thotakura becomes first Indian space tourist: What is space travel — and how much can a journey cost?” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? India-born aviator and commercial pilot Gopi Thotakura became the first space tourist from… Continue reading Space tourism
RBI’s Proposed Framework for Project Financing
Source-This post on RBI’s Proposed Framework for Project Financing has been created based on the article “RBI’s proposed framework to administer project financing” published in “The Hindu” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? Recently the RBI released draft regulations for consultation to enhance the regulatory framework for financing projects with long gestation periods in infrastructure,… Continue reading RBI’s Proposed Framework for Project Financing
Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme
Source-This post on Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme has been created based on the article “What is Copernicus Emergency Management Service, called in to locate Raisi’s chopper?” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 May 2024. Why in News? Following a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan province carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the European Union… Continue reading Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme
Aircraft Turbulence
Source-This post on Aircraft Turbulence is based on the article “‘Severe turbulence’ on Singapore Airlines flight leaves 1 dead: When can turbulence become dangerous?” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? A person died and several others were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight experienced “severe turbulence” en-route. About… Continue reading Aircraft Turbulence
