Source– This post on Flue Cured Tobacco is based on the article “Government of India approves interest-free Loan to FCV Tobacco Growers in Andhra Pradesh” published in “PIB” on 26 February 2024. Why in the News? The Government of India recently approved an interest-free Loan to FCV Tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh. About Flue Cured… Continue reading Flue Cured Tobacco
Category: Daily Factly articles
Large Language Models
Source– This post on Large Language Models is based on the article “What is an LLM, the backbone of AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini?” published in “Indian Express” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? Large language model serve as the backbone of Artificial Intelligence Chat boxes like ChatGPT and Gemini. What are Large… Continue reading Large Language Models
Calling Name Presentation (CNAP)
Source-This post on Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) is based on the article “Who’s calling? True caller faces Indian challenge” published in “Live Mint” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recommended the introduction of the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Supplementary Service in the telecom network. What… Continue reading Calling Name Presentation (CNAP)
EU sanctions Indian tech Firm-Si2 Microsystems for dual-use items
Source-This post on EU sanctions Indian tech Firm-Si2 Microsystems for dual-use items is based on the article “Government ‘examining’ Indian tech company in EU, U.S. sanctions list” published in “The Hindu” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? The European Union (EU) has recently sanctioned Si2 Microsystems, an Indian tech firm, for its alleged… Continue reading EU sanctions Indian tech Firm-Si2 Microsystems for dual-use items
Banihal-Sangaldan railway line
Source-This post on Banihal-Sangaldan railway line is based on the article “PM Modi flags off railway project in Jammu and Kashmir: Route, challenges, benefits” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Banihal-Sangaldan section of the railway line which aims to connect Baramulla in… Continue reading Banihal-Sangaldan railway line
Garbhini-GA2: AI Model of India to find gestational age
Source- This post on Garbhini-GA2: AI Model of India to find gestational age is based on the article “India-specific model to give accurate gestational age of foetus” published in “The Hindu” on 26th February 2024. Why in the News? Researchers have developed an India-specific artificial intelligence model- Garbhini-GA2. It accurately determine the gestational age of… Continue reading Garbhini-GA2: AI Model of India to find gestational age
Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)
Source-This post on Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is based on the article “UK to quit ‘outdated’ fossil fuel friendly treaty” published in “Energyworld” on 23rd February 2024. Why in the News? The UK, along with France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands, is pulling out of the Energy Charter Treaty. It permits fossil fuel companies to… Continue reading Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)
Bitcoin halving
Source-This post on Bitcoin halving is based on the article “What is Bitcoin Halving and what it means to the crypto community? published in “The Hindu” on 24th February 2024. Why in the News? Crypto traders and Bitcoin miners are eagerly awaiting their quadrennial event known as Bitcoin halving, which is predicted to occur in… Continue reading Bitcoin halving
Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme
Source-This post on Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme has been created based on the article “ HAM Operators from Cyclone Shelters of Nachugunta Island, Andhra Pradesh, excel in Island On The Air (IOTA) Expedition” published in “PIB” on 25th February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a dedicated team of amateur radio operators (HAMs) embarked… Continue reading Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme
G-33 Group
Source-This post on G-33 Group has been created based on the article “G-33 countries call for permanent public stockholding solution for food security” published in “Mint” on 26 Feb 2024. Why in the news? Ahead of the 13th ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), most G-33 countries have urged for a permanent solution to… Continue reading G-33 Group
