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Category: 11 May 2024
Neural Processing Units (NPUs)
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BS Context: Recently, Apple launched the M4 chip with the iPad Pro. Its key feature includes a 16-core Neural Engine which is equivalent to an NPU. Neural Processing Units (NPUs) are specialized processors designed for accelerating machine learning operations, crucial for AI tasks like speech recognition and image …
ICMR dietary guidelines
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) released 17 dietary guidelines emphasizing the importance of healthy eating habits to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like obesity and diabetes. Issues: Over 56% of India’s total disease burden is linked to unhealthy diets Vulnerable …
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Hague Convention
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: UNESCO Context: UNESCO is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in Armed Conflict The Convention is the first legal framework solely dedicated to safeguarding movable and immovable heritage. It shields cultural property during both peace and conflict. With 135 member states, …
Mammoth (World’s largest Direct Air Capture and Storage (DAC+S) plant)
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ThinkGeoEnergy Context: The world’s largest Direct Air Capture and Storage (DAC+S) plant, Mammoth, has commenced operations in Iceland. This Swiss company Climeworks’ second commercial DAC+S facility surpasses its predecessor, Orca, in size. What is a Direct Air Capture and Storage (DAC+S) plant? Direct Air Capture and Storage (DAC+S) …
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Jim Simmons
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: LM Context: Jim Simmons passed away recently. The world believed that there was only one way to make money in the stock market, and that was fundamental analysis (and not technical analysis). While many traders in the past achieved solid outperformance without fundamental analysis, Jim Simmons (an American …
Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Cybersecurity
Gs Paper 3 Syllabus: Internal Security: Cybersecurity Source: TH Context: In the era of AI, cybersecurity is paramount to protect against rising threats posed by generative AI misuse, necessitating collaborative solutions for safe digital navigation. What is Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity encompasses strategies and measures aimed at protecting computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized …
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