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AI (Artificial Intelligence) and work Subject: Economy Section: Employment Introduction: Elon Musk’s vision of a future where AI replaces all human labor. Exploration of contrasting views on work from economists Keynes and Marx. Keynesian Perspective: Keynes, a capitalist supporter, believed work often represented drudgery. Envisioned a future with reduced working hours through technological […]
Cyprus Subject :IR Section :Places in news Context: Cyprus Confidential More about the news: Cyprus Confidential” is a comprehensive offshore investigation featuring 3.6 million documents in English and Greek. It unveils a detailed paper trail of companies established in the tax haven of Cyprus by influential individuals globally. In collaboration with the International […]
Why Israel is attacking Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital Subject :IR Section :International organisation Context: The Gaza Strip’s largest and most advanced hospital, al-Shifa, is no longer functioning due to loss of power and water supply, Why is al-Shifa hospital important: Al-Shifa used to be the cornerstone of Gaza’s healthcare system before the Israel-Hamas war […]
Centre considers access to anonymised data of big tech firms Subject : Science and Tech Section : Awareness in IT Context: Centre is considering issuing a directive to big tech companies to share anonymised personal data in their possession with a government-backed database. More about the news: The Indian government is reportedly considering […]
The Digital Public Goods Alliance Subject :IR Section :International organisation What is the Digital Public Goods Alliance The Digital Public Goods Alliance is a multi-stakeholder initiative with a mission to accelerate the attainment of the sustainable development goals in low- and middle-income countries by facilitating the discovery, development, use of, and investment in […]
Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963 Subject :IR Section :International conventions Context: The Qatar death row and India options. What is Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963: The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations is an international treaty that defines a framework for consular relations between sovereign states. It codifies many consular practices that […]
What India can expect from the ‘Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar’ awards Subject : Schemes Section :S&T Context: Recently, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research announced the winners of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB) awards for 2022. Categories of Recognition: The awards will encompass four categories: Vigyan Ratna: Recognizing lifetime achievements of scientists. Vigyan Shri: Acknowledging distinguished contributions to a specific field. Vigyan Yuva–Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar: Encouraging young […]
Modi to release PM KISAN funds today; Opposition protests Subject : Schemes Section: Agriculture Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 15th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PMKISAN) scheme at a function in Jharkhand on Wednesday. The Opposition has alleged that the instalment was deliberately delayed to coincide with the ongoing Assembly elections in five States and it is a violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). About PM KISAN: Under the scheme, the Centre transfers an amount of Rs 6,000 per year, in three equal instalments, directly into […]
How does an electric battery work and what are the different types? Subject :Science and Tech Section :Msc Context: Electric batteries have become an integral part of modern life, enabling the widespread use of motorization and wireless technology. About Batteries Batteries are devices that store and release electrical energy, acquired by converting other […]
Odisha readies draft of PESA Act rules, seeks suggestions Subject :Environment Section :Environmental laws Context: Close to 27 years after the enactment of the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, Odisha has come up with the draft of the Odisha Gram Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Rules, 2023, to bring clarity in its implementation. What is the PESA Act? The […]