Source– This post is based on the article “What is OpenAI Project Q*? AGI Superintelligence Explained” published in “Tech.Go” on 24th November 2023. Why in the News? This post discusses the various aspects of Artifical General intelligence and the related technological developments. What is Artificial General Intelligence? Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is defined as the… Continue reading Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
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Navy of Ancient India
Source– This post is based on the article “Navy Day: As PM Modi praises Shivaji’s naval prowess, a look at the Maratha Navy” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Navy Day (December 4), highlighted Shivaji’s naval power, and announced that epaulettes… Continue reading Navy of Ancient India
India Infrastructure Report 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “India Infrastructure Report 2023 released” published in “PIB” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? Shri Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice-President of India, has released The India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Planning and Development. What is India Infrastructure Report? 1) The report focused on wide range… Continue reading India Infrastructure Report 2023
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Source– This post is based on the article “Understanding how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works” published in “The Hindu” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? Global Positioning System (GPS), used for navigation, has had a revolutionary impact on our lives. From civilians to the military, from precision scientific studies to urban planning… Continue reading Global Positioning System (GPS)
First Genome sequencing of jamun
Source– This post is based on the article “IISER Bhopal researchers conduct first genome sequencing of jamun” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal have completed the first-ever genome sequencing of the jamun tree (Syzygium cumini). What… Continue reading First Genome sequencing of jamun
Glaciers shrank 1 meter a year in a decade: WMO
Source– This post is based on the article “Glaciers shrank 1 m a year in a decade: WMO” published in “The Hindu” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? A recent report by World Meteorological Organisation ‘The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade of Acceleration’ highlights the impact of climate change from 2011-2020. What re… Continue reading Glaciers shrank 1 meter a year in a decade: WMO
NCRB Report 2022
Source- This post is based on the article “One-third of all 2022 suicides were of daily wage earners, farmers, says NCRB report” published in “The Hindu” on 4th December 2023 Why in the News? Recently, NCRB has released the annual Crime in India report and the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report for… Continue reading NCRB Report 2022
Indonesia’s Volcano Mount Marapi erupts: 11 of 26 hikers dead, 3 rescued
Source– This post is based on the article “Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts: 11 of 26 hikers dead, 3 rescued” published in “The Times of India” on 4th December 2023. Why in the News? Mount Marapi, an active volcano situated on Sumatra Island in Indonesia, has erupted again, causing deaths of many. What is Mount Marapi?… Continue reading Indonesia’s Volcano Mount Marapi erupts: 11 of 26 hikers dead, 3 rescued
INS SANDHAYAK
Source– This post is based on the article “First ship of survey vessel Sandhayak delivered to Indian Navy” published in “PIB” on 4th December 2023. Why in the News? Sandhayak, the first of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, was delivered to the Indian Navy. What is INS Sandhayak? Specification Details What is it? Survey Vessel… Continue reading INS SANDHAYAK
Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Source– This post is based on the article “Biological Diversity Act, 2002‘ published in “PIB” on 4th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change stated the conservation efforts and measures taken for Biodiversity Heritage Sites and plant genetic resources. What are Biodiversity Heritage sites?… Continue reading Biological Diversity Act, 2002
