Current Affairs 15 December 2023
CONTENTS GPAI Summit 2023 Context: The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) – an alliance of 29 member countries, has unanimously adopted the New Delhi declaration. The declaration underscored the need to mitigate risks arising from the development and deployment of AI systems, and promote equitable access to critical resources for AI innovation. Relevance: GS III: […]
Static Quiz 15 December 2023 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 December 2023
CONTENTS Using Climate Science in Conference of Parties Meetings Context: Since 1995, when the inaugural United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) took place, there has been a significant transformation in its nature. Initially characterized by formal, exclusive gatherings attended by bureaucrats and technocrats, these events have evolved into lively spectacles resembling carnivals. Relevance: GS3- Environment […]
Current Affairs Quiz 14 December 2023
Current Affairs 14 December 2023
CONTENTS Rajya Sabha Passes Bill on Election Commission Appointment Context: The Rajya Sabha has passed a bill aimed at regulating the appointment of the Election Commission of India. The bill maintains the status of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners (ECs) on par with judges of the Supreme Court. This comes as […]
PIB Summaries 14 December 2023
CONTENTS Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme Context: Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme: Fostering Sustainable Practices Objective and Scope: Certification Components: Market Incentives: Stakeholders Involved: Forest Management Standards: Trees […]
Static Quiz 14 December 2023 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 December 2023
CONTENTS India’s Extreme Rainfall ‘Corridor’ Context: The characteristics of the Indian monsoon, such as its onset, withdrawal, active and break periods, and the presence of low-pressure systems are widely recognized. Global warming has impacted every aspect of the monsoon, leading to a consistent decline in total seasonal rainfall for over seven decades. Relevance: GS-1-Physical Geography […]
Current Affairs Quiz 13 December 2023
Current Affairs 13 December 2023
CONTENTS EU Proposes Groundbreaking AI Regulation Context: The European Union (EU) is poised to enact the world’s inaugural comprehensive legislation for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The proposed framework is anticipated to face a parliamentary vote in early 2024, with potential enforcement as early as 2025. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the […]