Voice deepfakes: how they are generated, used, misused and differentiated

Source: The post is based on the article “Voice deepfakes: how they are generated, used, misused and differentiated” published in The Hindu on 7th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Voice Deepfakes?3 How are voice deepfakes created?4 What are the threats arising from the use of voice deepfakes? What is the News?… Continue reading Voice deepfakes: how they are generated, used, misused and differentiated

End-of-life decisions – SC’s tweaks on directive norms are welcome, but legislation will be better

Source: The post is based on the article “End-of-life decisions – SC’s tweaks on directive norms are welcome, but legislation will be better” published in The Hindu on 7th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About advance medical directives. News: In a… Continue reading End-of-life decisions – SC’s tweaks on directive norms are welcome, but legislation will be better

The demand for MGNREGS work is unmet

Source: The post is based on the article “The demand for MGNREGS work is unmet” published in The Hindu on 7th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: About the demand for MGNREGS. News: The allocation… Continue reading The demand for MGNREGS work is unmet

Scientists’ take on the Union Budget 2023-24

Source: The post is based on an article “Scientists’ take on the Union Budget 2023-24” published in The Hindu on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Budget Relevance: announcement made in the Budget 2023-24 for science and technologies. News: The article discusses how various science and tech organizations can play the role on the announcement made… Continue reading Scientists’ take on the Union Budget 2023-24

The discrepancies in the latest AISHE report

Source– The post is based on the article “The discrepancies in the latest AISHE report” published in The Hindu on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Statistics about higher education in India News– The All-India Survey on Higher Education 2020-21 report was released recently. What is the… Continue reading The discrepancies in the latest AISHE report

India’s just energy transition is more than a coal story

Source– The post is based on the article “India’s just energy transition is more than a coal story” published in The Hindu on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure: Energy Relevance– Issues related to clean energy transition News– Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) is emerging as the key mechanism for multilateral financing by developed countries… Continue reading India’s just energy transition is more than a coal story

The tax gambit – Government should not stop nudging people towards safe, long-term savings

Source: The post is based on the article “The tax gambit – Government should not stop nudging people towards safe, long-term savings” published in The Hindu on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Government Budgeting. Relevance: About new income tax system. News: During the budget speech, the government introduced the new income tax system. Contents1… Continue reading The tax gambit – Government should not stop nudging people towards safe, long-term savings

Going green – The Budget can help India transition out of its dependence on fossil fuels

Source: The post is based on the article “Going green – The Budget can help India transition out of its dependence on fossil fuels” published in The Hindu on 4th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Energy. Relevance: About green initiatives in budget 2023-24. News: In the recent budget highlighted the government’s commitment to move towards… Continue reading Going green – The Budget can help India transition out of its dependence on fossil fuels

Charge sheet scrutiny is not a case of prying eyes

Source– The post is based on the article “Charge sheet scrutiny is not a case of prying eyes” published in The Hindu on 4th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Functioning of judiciary Relevance– Issues related to Criminal justice system News–  The Supreme Court has ruled that a charge sheet filed against an accused in a criminal… Continue reading Charge sheet scrutiny is not a case of prying eyes

Tihar jail to get AI-powered surveillance system

Source: The post is based on the article “Tihar jail to get AI-powered surveillance system” published in The Hindu on 4th February 2023. What is the News? Tihar jail is installing artificial intelligence(AI)-powered CCTV cameras to monitor inmates and fight crime.The premises will also have a real-time grievance redressal system. What is Tihar Jail? Tihar… Continue reading Tihar jail to get AI-powered surveillance system

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