Source: This post is created based on the article “Good and bad”, published in The Hindu on 3rd June 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Awareness about the technologies Context: The widespread adoption of generative AI has led to both awe and worry, as it can falsify data and raise ethical concerns. What are… Continue reading Good and bad – on generative AI
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The world that awaits us – on technological developments
Source: This post is created based on the article “The world that awaits us”, published in Business Standard on 3rd June 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Awareness about the technologies Context: Nuclear fusion, hydrogen fuel cells, quantum computing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are considered transformative technologies. However, only AI has become usable as… Continue reading The world that awaits us – on technological developments
A critical juncture in Manipur
Source: The post is based on the articles “A critical juncture in Manipur” published in The Hindu and “Express View on Amit Shah in Manipur: Rebuilding peace” published in The Indian Express on 3rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security Relevance: About the demand of Kuki-Zo group of Manipur and its implications News: A… Continue reading A critical juncture in Manipur
Union Minister of Education releases the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister of Education releases the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023” published in the PIB on 2nd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current procedure for deemed to be a university?3 About the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 20234 What are… Continue reading Union Minister of Education releases the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023
WTO flags poor use of India’s preferential scheme for LDCs
Source: The post is based on the article “WTO flags poor use of India’s preferential scheme for LDCs” published in the Business Standard on 03rd June 2023 What is the News? According to a recent report, about 85% of about 11,000 products offered at zero tariff by India to least developed countries (LDCs) under the duty-free quota-free… Continue reading WTO flags poor use of India’s preferential scheme for LDCs
Oil reserves in salt caverns: The potential in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Oil reserves in salt caverns: The potential in India” published in the Indian Express on 03rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About India’s present strategic oil reserves3 How are salt cavern-based reserves different from rock cavern-based reserves?4 What is the global example of salt cavern-based reserves?5… Continue reading Oil reserves in salt caverns: The potential in India
Better farming. Direct-seeding method gains currency in India’s paddy growing regions
Source: The post is based on the article “Better farming. Direct-seeding method gains currency in India’s paddy growing regions” published in The Hindu Businessline on 29th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Direct-Seeding Method?3 What are the benefits in Direct-Seeding Method?4 What are the challenges associated with Direct-Seeding Method? What is the News? Farmers… Continue reading Better farming. Direct-seeding method gains currency in India’s paddy growing regions
Researchers devise a low-cost method to secure long-distance communication by overcoming distortions
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers devise a low-cost method to secure long-distance communication by overcoming distortions” published in the PIB on 2nd June 2023 What is the News? Scientists have devised a method to overcome distortion due to photon polarization posed by the constant movement of satellites. The method will overcome the scrambling of… Continue reading Researchers devise a low-cost method to secure long-distance communication by overcoming distortions
IRDAI eyes insurance push in rural areas with ‘Bima Vahak’
Source: The post is based on the article “IRDAI eyes insurance push in rural areas with ‘Bima Vahak’” published in The Hindu on 3rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the all-in-one insurance policy3 Who are Bima Vaahaks?4 About the draft guidelines on Bima Vaahaks5 What will be the expected benefits of Bima Vaahaks?6 What will be the expected… Continue reading IRDAI eyes insurance push in rural areas with ‘Bima Vahak’
Embark on Your Journey to Success with the GS Advanced Program for UPSC Mains 2023
Dear Friends, Congratulations on your attempt at the UPSC CSE 2023 Prelims examination. We hope you are feeling positive and determined to continue your path to success. To assist you on this journey, we are thrilled to announce the GS Advanced Program for Mains 2023. GS Advanced Program (GSAP) 2023 starting from 9th… Continue reading Embark on Your Journey to Success with the GS Advanced Program for UPSC Mains 2023
