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27Feb 2024

DISCOVERY OF TEMPLES IN TELANGANA SHOWS SPREAD OF CHALUKYA REIGN:

Why in the news? Recent discovery in Mudimanikyam village, Telangana, reveals its inclusion in the Badami Chalukya kingdom, despite its distance of 500 km from Badami, Karnataka. Mudimanikyam continued as a thriving community devoted to Hindu gods Vishnu and Shiva post the Chalukya rule in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. source:wordpress Highlighting Cosmopolitanism in Deccan: Uncovered …

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27Feb 2024

WHY HAS GOOGLE PAUSED GEMINI’S ABILITY TO GENERATE AL IMAGES OF PEOPLE? –

Why in the news? Google paused Gemini’s ability to generate images due to inaccuracies. Generated images misrepresented historical figures and perpetuated stereotypes. Gemini faced criticism in India for labelling the Prime Minister of India as “fascist”. The Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology accused Gemini of violating Indian laws. source:chatelain About Google’s Response …

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27Feb 2024

CAN THE IMEC ADDRESS THE RED SEA CRISIS?

Why in the news? The Red Sea crisis disrupts global supply chains; IMEC proposed an alternative. Indian shipments drop significantly due to threats,25% of Indian cargo ships withheld. About Red Sea Crisis and Impact on India: Red Sea Crisis: Entering fourth month, disrupting supply chains. Bab el-Mandab Strait crucial for global trade. Impact on India: …

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27Feb 2024

AHEAD OF GAGANYAAN, ISRO’S CE-20 ENGINE ALREADY HAS A NOTABLE LEGACY:

Why in the news? ISRO’s successful human-rating of the CE-20 engine marks a crucial advancement in India’s space capabilities, particularly for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission. source:toi About Ahead of Gaganyaan: ISRO’s CE-20 Engine ISRO’s CE-20 engine symbolises post-US sanction achievements in 1980s. Missions like Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3, and OneWeb used CE-20. CE-20: Indigenous cryogenic engine for …

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26Feb 2024

A CHILLING EFFECT ON THE FREEDOM TO LOVE

(A CASE OF  INDIVIDUAL AUTONOMY)   Syllabus: GS 2 : Fundamental rights, Directive Principles of State Policy , Government Policies and Interventions. Why in the News? The Uttarakhand Assembly’s recent passing of the Uniform Civil Code of Uttarakhand Bill, 2024, raises concerns regarding individual freedoms and the right to love. The bill awaits presidential assent …

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26Feb 2024

PROTECTING PEOPLE’S PRIVACY IS ESSENTIAL TO MAINTAINING DEMOCRACY

Relevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. GS 3 – Challenges to internal security through communication networks Why in the News? Platforms harness personal data to craft intricate user profiles. Profiles encompass preferences, inclinations, ideological alignments, and behavioral patterns. Data …

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26Feb 2024

A DISSERVICE TO THE EDUCATION SECTOR

Relevance: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. GS 3 – Government Budgeting. Why in the News? The Interim Budget has implemented a significant 8% reduction in allocation to higher education. Specifically, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has experienced a drastic cut of over …

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26Feb 2024

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME

VISION National Service Project in line with Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to create awareness of Clean India in the college premises and surrounding villages. Building a platform for volunteers to learn how to lead a better life in the face of scarcity of resources. Adopt a village and organize several awareness programs in that village. MISSION …

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26Feb 2024

GERMANY LEGALISES LIMITED POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA:

Why in the news? German lawmakers approve a plan to liberalize cannabis rules, potentially decriminalizing limited marijuana possession. Proposal includes establishment of “cannabis clubs” for recreational use. Death of 18-year-old Akul B Dhawan due to hypothermia and alcohol intoxication in extremely cold weather. source:lotusarise About German Cannabis Legalization: German lawmakers approve a government plan to …

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26Feb 2024

DONOR GAMETES ARE ALLOWED: WHAT THE NEW RULE ON SURROGACY SAYS:

Why in the news? The Centre amended surrogacy rules, permitting the use of donor eggs or sperm for surrogacy. Previous restrictions from March 2023, which prohibited donor gametes, were overturned. The amendment allows the use of donor gametes if certified by the District Medical Board for couples with medical conditions. Source:slideserve About Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, …

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