Source-This post on Llama 3 has been created based on the article “What is Llama 3, Meta’s most sophisticated and capable large language model yet?” published in “The Indian Express” Why in the news? Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has introduced its most capable Large Language Model (LLM), the Meta… Continue reading Llama 3
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Failure is a distraction – Making sense of the final results of CSE 2023
It takes about 3 days for the Civil Services examination final results to sink in. Not getting through in the final merit list sometimes feels worse than not qualifying the prelims – for sometimes, it may alter the trajectory of our personal lives. And sometimes, more than one life. This is also the time, when… Continue reading Failure is a distraction – Making sense of the final results of CSE 2023
Fourth global mass coral bleaching- Explained Pointwise
According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the fourth global mass coral bleaching event has been triggered by extraordinary ocean temperatures. According to the EU Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the average sea surface temperature (SST) has been increasing and it has reached a record monthly high of 21.07 degree Celsius. This… Continue reading Fourth global mass coral bleaching- Explained Pointwise
Maoist Insurgency in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Maoist insurgency in India suffered a serious blow from paramilitary and police forces which included the killing of at least 29 Maoists in the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh. The operation is the largest in terms of Maoists’ bodies recovered and is among the biggest successes for security forces in their decades-long fight against… Continue reading Maoist Insurgency in India- Explained Pointwise
Arjun Gupta, UPSC IAS 2023 Topper, AIR 32 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy
In the highly competitive Civil Services examination, Arjun Gupta has secured AIR 32 in the recently declared UPSC IAS 2023 final Results. He also secured AIR 1 in Indian Economic Service 2022 and working as an Assistant Director in Ministry Of Finance. His incredible journey from a determined aspirant to securing the coveted All India… Continue reading Arjun Gupta, UPSC IAS 2023 Topper, AIR 32 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy
Competition Law in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently the CCI has made flurry of changes in the competition law in India. These include guidelines for monetary penalty, regulations for settlements and commitments, the introduction of new thresholds and the introduction of ‘leniency plus’ provisions. These changes emanate from the Competition Law Amendment Act of 2023. According to the CCI chief, these recently… Continue reading Competition Law in India- Explained Pointwise
Plight of disabled consumers
Source-This post on Plight of disabled consumers has been created based on the article “Navigating life as a consumer with disability” published in “The Hindu” on 17 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Social Justice-Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population. Context-15 March is celebrated as World Consumer Rights Day to create awareness about the… Continue reading Plight of disabled consumers
Voting process reforms in India
Source-This post on Voting process reforms in India has been created based on the article “Reforms needed in the voting process” published in “The Hindu” on 16 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2-Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Context-The Supreme Court has decided to hear petitions asking for 100% cross-verification of Voter Verifiable Paper… Continue reading Voting process reforms in India
Difference in rural and urban consumption: Not as big as it seems
Source-This post on Difference in rural and urban consumption: Not as big as it seems has been created based on the article “Rural-urban consumption disparity: Less than it looks” published in “Live Mint” on 17 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3-Indian economy Context-As per the government’s latest data on household consumption expenditure, the per-person monthly spending… Continue reading Difference in rural and urban consumption: Not as big as it seems
Anshul Bhatt, UPSC IAS 2023 Topper, AIR 22 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy
In the highly competitive Civil Services Examination, Anshul Bhatt has secured AIR 22 in the recently declared UPSC IAS 2023 final Results. His incredible journey from a determined aspirant to securing the coveted All India Rank (AIR) 22 and becoming a UPSC 2023 topper is truly inspiring. Aspiring civil servants across the nation will want… Continue reading Anshul Bhatt, UPSC IAS 2023 Topper, AIR 22 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy
