UPSC EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Reshaped By AI

  Source: Indian Express Prelims: Science and technology, Artificial intelligence(AI), Generative AI, Big Data, GANs, ChatGPT1 tool, DALL.E2 etc Mains GS Paper III and IV: Significance of technology for India, AI, indigenisation of technology and development of new technology. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS In 2023 Report of the High-Level Committee on Programmes and the High-Level Committee on …

UPSC Sansad TV: AIR- Strengthening Bilateral Relationship between India and Saudi Arabia

    Why Saudi Arabia is important for India The approximately 2 million strong Indian community is the largest expatriate community in the Kingdom and is highly respected due to its sense of discipline, as well as law abiding and peaceful nature. Saudi Arabia is an important and reliable source of India’s energy requirements. India …

Cyber kidnapping

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: Recently a Chinese student in Utah was cyber kidnapped. “Cyber kidnapping” refers to a crime where perpetrators convince victims to hide, then contact their loved ones for ransom. The victim may send pictures that suggest they are held captive, creating a false impression of danger. The perpetrators, …

Green Cover Index

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a part of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The collaboration aims to develop and report a “Green Cover Index” for India’s extensive National Highways …

Bio-credits

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: DTE  Context: There is growing momentum behind the concept of biodiversity credits or bio-credits, proposed as a financial mechanism to support the targets outlined in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) adopted in 2022.   What is Bio-Credits? Bio-credits are financial instruments proposed to support the targets outlined in …

Room Temperature Superconductivity

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: A recent study by scientists in China and Japan has reported signs of superconductivity in a material called LK-99, which had been controversially claimed to be a room-temperature and pressure (RTP) superconductor.   The researchers observed the Meissner effect in copper-substituted lead apatite, indicating superconductivity. The Meissner …

Direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology services

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TOI  Context: Indian telecom operators have urged the government to auction spectrum for Direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology services.   What is D2M Technology? D2M (Direct-to-mobile) technology is a new-age communication approach that combines broadband and broadcast. D2M allows mobile phones to capture territorial digital TV signals, enabling the direct streaming …

SMART 2.0

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) have jointly launched the ‘SMART 2.0’ (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research among Teaching professionals) program. This initiative aims to foster collaborative clinical studies in priority areas of Ayurveda …

Coexistence between Warli Tribes and Leopards

Content for Mains Enrichment:     Source: DTE  Context: The article discusses the peaceful coexistence between Maharashtra’s Warli tribe and leopards near the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). Unlike common fear, Warlis worship leopards as Waghoba, considering them part of their environment. Despite Mumbai having a high leopard density, the Warlis share space with leopards, …

UPSC Editorials Quiz : 5 January 2024

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