Source: The post is based on the article “The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act” published in The Hindu on 4th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why regulate Artificial Intelligence?3 What is the purpose of the EU’s Draft AI Act?4 What are the key features of the EU’s AI Act?5 How has the AI industry… Continue reading The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
Derecognition of six Indian central counterparties by EU regulator: What will be the impact?
Source: The post is based on the article “Derecognition of six Indian central counterparties by EU regulator: What will be the impact?” published in Indian Express on 4th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Central Counterparties(CCPs)?3 What is the issue?4 What will be the impact of the move? What is the News?… Continue reading Derecognition of six Indian central counterparties by EU regulator: What will be the impact?
Highly pathogenic bird flu virus puts Centre on alert
Source: The post is based on the article “Highly pathogenic bird flu virus puts Centre on alert” published in The Hindu on 4th May 2023 What is the News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) in its latest paper on pandemic and preparedness has warned that India is at “risk and vulnerable” to the ongoing outbreaks of… Continue reading Highly pathogenic bird flu virus puts Centre on alert
World Press Freedom Index 2023: India slips in press freedom index, ranks 161 out of 180 nations
Source: The post is based on the article “India slips in press freedom index, ranks 161 out of 180 nations” published in The Hindu on 4th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the World Press Freedom Index?3 What are the key findings of the World Press Freedom Index 2023?4 What is Reporters… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index 2023: India slips in press freedom index, ranks 161 out of 180 nations
Reversal of OPS: Guaranteed pension is not bad economics
Source: The post is based on the article “Guaranteed pension is not bad economics” published in the Business Standard on 4th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About the reversal of OPS. News: Many State governments are announcing reversion to the old pension… Continue reading Reversal of OPS: Guaranteed pension is not bad economics
USCIRF’s International Religious Freedom Report: Present imperfect – Irrespective of what the USCIRF says, India must review its rights record
Source: The post is based on the article “Present imperfect – Irrespective of what the USCIRF says, India must review its rights record” published in The Hindu on 4th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About USCIRF’s International Religious Freedom Report. News: For… Continue reading USCIRF’s International Religious Freedom Report: Present imperfect – Irrespective of what the USCIRF says, India must review its rights record
Real risk of AI – Goes beyond adapting to evolving technologies
Source: The post is based on the article “Real risk of AI – Goes beyond adapting to evolving technologies” published in the Business Standard on 4th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Relevance: About the concerns of AI. News: Within months of ChatGPT‘s launch, besides its mass… Continue reading Real risk of AI – Goes beyond adapting to evolving technologies
India’s growth rate: Aiming for the high road
Source: The post is based on the article “Aiming for the high road” published in the Business Standard on 4th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About India’s growth rate. News: The investors who put substantial capital into China in its early growth… Continue reading India’s growth rate: Aiming for the high road
Does nuclear power have a role in our climate change strategy
Source: The post is based on the article “Does nuclear power have a role in our climate change strategy?” published in the Livemint on 4th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Energy. Relevance: About developing nuclear energy. News: The threat of climate change has prompted much-needed action to expand capacity in renewable energy (RE) generation. This includes not… Continue reading Does nuclear power have a role in our climate change strategy
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I May 3rd, 2023
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I May 3rd, 2023
