Category: 17 June CA

GS Paper 4   Context: Google engineers claim that Language Models for Dialog Applications or LaMDA is sentient AI. He claims that the neural network with deep learning capacity has the consciousness of a child of seven or eight years old. He argues that consent from the software must be obtained before experiments are run …

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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology   Context: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team’s (CERT-In’s) directive to virtual private network (VPN) providers to store user data on Indian servers has prompted many of them to shut their local servers. What do CERT-In directives say: VPN providers have specifically been directed to store validated customer …

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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Effects of liberalisation on the economy (post-1991 changes), changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.   Context: Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies have been crashing since they hit an all-time high late last year Why are cryptocurrencies crashing? Tight monetary policy by governments across the world: As central …

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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Tech   Context: Haryana government has issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) to seed major Mahyco to conduct field trials on BG-2 RRF, a herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant variety of BT cotton. BG-2 RRF can provide protection against devastating pest attacks such as American Bollworm. Other steps: India has allowed commercial use …

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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure – Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.   Context: India ranked third in renewable energy installations in 2021, after China and Russia, according to a Renewable 2022 Global status report published by REN21 (Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century).   What does the report say: On India: India …

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GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Important aspects of governance and accountability, e-governance(applications)   Context: The Minister of State, Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship highlighted the rapid digitalization and the subsequent rise in data volumes necessitating a framework for harnessing the potential of this data. Government’s vision is to build a modern framework …

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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Parliament and state legislature: Structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers and privileges.   Context: West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker revoked the suspension of seven MLAs, including that of Leader of the Opposition.   Rules of house: The Speaker may direct any member who refuses to obey his decision, or whose …

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