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News Yesterday in New Delhi, the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit approved the New Delhi Declaration. The 29 countries that make up the GPAI have all ratified the Declaration According to the government, the declaration committed to working together to develop AI applications in healthcare and agriculture and to take the needs of …
Read MoreThe seemingly innocuous goldfish, popular as a pet in fishbowls, becomes a colossal threat when introduced into open water bodies. Source: NYT Characteristics and Threats: Goldfish, native to East Asia, often kept as aesthetic pets, grow into a giant menace when released into lakes and rivers. Originally bred for aesthetic pleasure and good fortune, they …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023, passed on December 4 in Lok Sabha, focuses on eradicating “touts” from the legal system. Introduced in Rajya Sabha and initially passed during the August Monsoon Session, the bill received Presidential assent on December 8. Repeal of 1879 Act: Aiming to streamline legal enactments, the Act …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Nidhi Shirol, India’s first Pompe disease patient, passed away at 24 after a prolonged battle with the condition, spending the last six years semi-comatose. Her father, Prasanna Shirol, established the Organisation for Rare Diseases India, the country’s pioneer NGO for rare diseases. Source: Org. of Rare Disease India About Pompe Disease: …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Lok Sabha approves two Bills extending the 33% women’s reservation from the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act to Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry. The amendment aims to ensure women’s representation in the Legislative Assembly of these Union Territories. Source: ToI Legal Amendments Needed: The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, requires parliamentary …
Read MoreMonsoon Dynamics and Global Warming: Global warming affects all aspects of the Indian monsoon, leading to a decreasing trend in total seasonal rainfall over seven decades. Changes are observed in the duration and intensity of dry and wet spells. Source: Indian Express Challenges in Forecasting Extreme Rain: While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has made …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Southern and northern areas of Chennai experienced severe flooding due to torrential rains triggered by Cyclone Michaung on December 3-4. Central parts of Chennai were exceptions to the severe flooding. Comparison with 2015 Floods: The 2023 rains were heavier than the 2015 floods. Despite the increased intensity, certain areas, like Velachery …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Rajya Sabha approved the “Election Chief Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill,” outlining procedures for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). About Current Appointment Process of CEC and EC: Constitutional Framework: The Constitution lacks a specific legislative process …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Recent FAO Report on Food Security and Nutrition highlights the state of Food Security in India and its comparison to other nations. Source: Smile Foundation Key Highlights of the Report: Indian Affordability Decline: Over 74% of Indians couldn’t afford a healthy diet in 2021, a slight improvement from 76.2% in …
Read MoreNews Under Bharat Net, the government has connected more than two lakh Gram Panchayats nationwide with optical fiber. The optical fiber is being laid through the Universal Service Obligation Fund, according to Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics and IT, in response to supplementary questions during today’s Question Hour in the Lok Sabha. According to him, …
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