Not everything we call AI is actually ‘artificial intelligence’ Subject : Science and Technology Generative AI: Generative AI refers to unsupervised and semi-supervised machine learning algorithms that enable computers to use existing content like text, audio and video files, images, and even code to create new possible content. The main idea is to […]

    Nasal vaccines promise to stop the COVID-19 virus before it gets to the lungs – an immunologist explains how they work Subject : Science and Technology Context: Researchers are in the process of developing alternative approaches to vaccines to improve their effectiveness, including how they’re administered. Immunologists at the University of Buffalo explain […]

    Bill to decriminalize minor offenses in 42 laws introduced in Lok Sabha Subject :Polity Context: The government introduced the Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill 2022, which seeks to decriminalize minor offenses by amending 183 provisions in 42 Acts with a view to promoting ease of business. More about the bill: The Vivad se Vishwas […]

    Rajya Sabha passes bill to grant ST status to two communities of Tamil Nadu Subject :Polity Context: Rajya Sabha passed a Bill that seeks to grant Scheduled Tribe status to Narikoravan and Kurivikkaran communities in Tamil Nadu. Status of Scheduled Tribes in India: According to the 2011 Census, the Scheduled Tribes account for […]

    SEBI is phasing out the stock exchange route for buybacks Subject : Economy  Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India has amended the share buyback regulations and announced a gradual phase out of stock exchange buybacks. The regulator favours the repurchase of shares by companies from shareholders on a proportionate basis through […]

    Japan reverse nuclear phaseout plan adopted after Fukushima Subject : Science and Technology Context: Japan on Thursday adopted a new policy promoting greater use of nuclear energy to ensure a stable power supply amid global fuel shortages and to reduce carbon emissions, in a major reversal of its phase-out plan following the Fukushima […]

    Daily Practice Sheet 23 December 2022 Current Affairs Based GS 1: Geography What are features of plantation agriculture? Explain with example of rubber. What are the geographical conditions for rubber plantation. GS 2: Polity India is set to become the most populous country in the next two- three years. In light of the […]