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What is Llama 3, Meta’s most sophisticated and capable large language model yet? Subject: Science and tech Sec: Awareness in AI and Computers Context: Meta on Thursday introduced its most capable Large Language Model (LLM), the Meta Llama 3. More on news: The company also introduced an image generator, which updates pictures in […]
What do countries and companies want in global plastic treaty talks? Subject: Environment Sec: Int Conventions Context: Global leaders will gather in Canada’s capital this week to discuss progress in drafting a first-ever global treaty to rein in soaring plastic pollution by the end of the year. More on news: The hoped-for treaty, […]
UK’s India Gate to commemorate role of Indian soldiers from World Wars Subject: History Section: world history Context: Brighton approved an annual event at India Gate to honor Indian soldiers in World Wars, unveiled in 1921 at Royal Pavilion. More on news: A local council in the seaside resort of Brighton in south-east […]
New FDI Policy in Satellite Business Subject: Economy Sec: External Sector Increased FDI Limit The Finance Ministry has announced a new FDI limit for satellite-related activities, allowing up to 74% FDI via the automatic route. The new regulations are set to come into effect from April 16, providing a boost to foreign investment […]
India in favour of ‘regulating’, not banning, single-use plastic Subject: Environment Sec: Pollution Context: Ahead of week-long negotiations involving 192 countries that are expected to begin in Toronto, Canada, next week on getting the globe to progress on eliminating plastic pollution, India is in favour of “regulating”, and not eliminating, single-use plastic, according […]
Key Highlights of India’s Oil Import Scenario Subject: Economy Sec: External Sector Reduction in Import Bill: India’s crude oil import bill witnessed a significant decline of 16% in the fiscal year ended March 31, attributed to lower international prices. Despite importing a similar volume of crude oil as the previous fiscal year, India […]
Glycemic index of diets: importance beyond diabetes control Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Glycemic Index (GI): The concept of the Glycemic Index (GI) was introduced by Prof. David Jenkins in 1981 to measure how different foods affect blood glucose levels. GI is a number from 0 to 100 assigned to a food, […]
IRDAI removes age bar for purchasing health insurance Subject: Economy Sec :Msc Context: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has removed the age limit for purchasing health insurance policies, with effect from April 1. Key changes: Earlier, there was an age limit of 65 years to buy new health insurance […]
Debt, fiscal challenges facing low-income countries worry IMF Subject: IR Sec: world history Context: Shareholders of the International Monetary Fund agreed on the importance of addressing challenges faced by low-income countries, many of which are facing unsustainable debt burdens. More on news: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said that the body is working on […]
Why are sugary processed foods harmful? Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Why is it problematic to label malt-based, sugary milk products as ‘health’ drinks? Labeling malt-based, sugary milk products like Bournvita as ‘health’ drinks is problematic because they contain high levels of sugar, which can be misleading to consumers seeking healthy options. […]