Understanding Shallowfakes
Context: With the Lok Sabha elections scheduled to start on April 19, social media platforms are abuzz with misinformation, mostly in the form of shallow fakes. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Shallowfakes What are Shallowfakes? Definition: Creation Methods: Quality and Authenticity: Threat Perception: Usage of Shallowfakes: False Identity […]
Groundbreaking 3D Map of the Universe Unveiled by International Researchers
Context: An international team of scientists has unveiled the most comprehensive three-dimensional map of the universe to date. This monumental achievement could potentially provide valuable insights into the mysterious nature of dark energy, a force believed to be driving the accelerated expansion of the universe. By mapping the vast cosmic structures in unprecedented detail, researchers […]
Inauguration of India’s First Small-Scale LNG Unit at GAIL’s Vijaipur Complex
Context: The Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas recently inaugurated India’s first small-scale liquefied natural gas (SSLNG) unit at GAIL (India) Ltd’s Vijaipur complex in Madhya Pradesh. Relevance: GS III: Energy Dimensions of the Article: LNG and SSLNG: A Comprehensive Overview Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Environmental and Economic Significance: Global Perspective: Small-Scale LNG (SSLNG): Definition: Small-Scale LNG (SSLNG) refers […]
Impact of Evolving AI on Elections: India’s Upcoming Polls
Context: As AI progresses from Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), its influence on elections becomes increasingly significant. This evolution highlights the urgent need to address AI’s potential impact on democratic processes, as evidenced by India’s upcoming elections. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): […]
About the Clean Energy Transitions Programme
Context: Recently, the International Energy Agency (IEA) launched the Clean Energy Transitions Programme annual report 2023. Relevance: GS III: Energy About the Clean Energy Transitions Programme: Key facts about the IEA:
Workers, Not Tech, Should be the State’s Priority
Context: The Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS) has received considerable focus, largely due to the numerous challenges it faces. This warrants significant attention because the government, under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), is obligated by law to provide up to 100 days of assured wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose […]
Central Water Commission’s Report on the Storage of Reservoirs
Context: The Central Water Commission monitors the live storage status of 150 reservoirs of the country and issues weekly bulletin on every Thursday. According to recent analysis, only 23% of the total holding capacity in South India’s reservoirs is currently filled with water. This figure is nine percentage points lower than the rolling decadal average, indicating a significant […]
IIT Kanpur Collaborates with Canadian Biotechnology Company
Context: Recently, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canada based biotechnology company (Conlis Global) for licensing of an innovative and indigenously developed technology that promotes bone healing and regeneration. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Nano Hydroxyapatite-based Porous Composite Scaffolds: An Overview Key Characteristics: Applications: Bone Grafting: An Overview Bone […]
Sustainable Agriculture with Nano-Fertilisers
Context: Recently the Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers, has revealed that urea consumption in the current fiscal year is anticipated to decrease by 8 percent compared to FY 2022-23, attributed to the adoption of its liquid nano variant. This, coupled with increased domestic production, has resulted in a decline of over one-fifth in urea imports, a […]
Navigating the Legal and Ethical Implications of AI
Context: In an era increasingly shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the fundamental inquiry shifts from AI’s capabilities to its permissible applications. This contemplation critically evaluates AI’s potential to reconfigure our lives within ethical and legal frameworks. As we navigate the expansive terrain sculpted by AI, it is imperative to ensure that our technological progress is […]