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Microsoft unveils Phi-3-mini, its smallest AI model yet: How it compares to bigger models Subject: Science and tech Sec: Awareness in IT & Computer Context: A few days after Meta unveiled its Llama 3 Large Language Model (LLM), Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled the latest version of its ‘lightweight’ AI model – the Phi-3-Mini. […]
In search of skin lightening creams, kidneys take a hit Subject: Environment Sec: Pollution Context: Researchers from Kerala have reported a series of cases from Malappuram district where the regular use of fairness creams has been linked to nephrotic syndrome. More on news: Heavy metal screening of the blood and urine samples of […]
New test to diagnose special learning disabilities in adults to be rolled out by year-end Subject: Economy Sec: External sector Context: The Union government is expected to roll out a new test to diagnose specific learning disabilities (SLDs) in adults in India by the end of the year. More on news: The test […]
Targeting $1 Trillion in Goods Exports by 2030: Initiatives and Challenges Subject: Economy Sec: External sector Objective: The Ministry of Trade has set a target to achieve $1 trillion in merchandise exports by 2030. Initiative: An exercise has been initiated to identify the necessary infrastructure requirements, potential sectors, and clusters that will contribute […]
Only 1500 litres of water used to produce 1 kg of rice: ICAR chief Subject: Geography Sec: Eco Geo Context: Himanshu Pathak, Director-General of ICAR, highlighted that the average water consumption to produce one kilogram of rice in India is about 1,500 litres, significantly lower than the previously cited 4,000-5,000 litres. This average […]
We are bound by the verdict in Keshavananda Bharati case: SC Subject: Polity Sec: Constitution Current Legal Context: The ongoing case involves 16 petitioners, including the Property Owners Association (POA) of Mumbai, challenging the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act’s Chapter VIII-A. The case’s outcome may redefine property rights vis-à-vis state control under […]
Rising incidence of IBD cases across the globe is a cause for concern, say experts Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: The global increase in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) cases is raising concerns among healthcare professionals. Details: IBD, which includes Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, involves inflammation and differs from the non-inflammatory […]
Ocean floor holds vital clues on weather patterns, says study by INCOIS scientists Subject: Geography Sec: Oceanography Context: Scientists from the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) have conducted a study emphasizing the impact of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Maldives on the currents of the Indian Ocean. Details: […]
Daily Prelims Notes 26 April 2024 Table Of Contents Ocean floor holds vital clues on weather patterns, says study by INCOIS scientists Rising incidence of IBD cases across the globe is a cause for concern, say experts We are bound by the verdict in Keshavananda Bharati case: SC Only 1500 litres of water […]
Daily Prelims Notes 25 April 2024 1. What is Art 244(A), the constitutional promise of autonomy driving the election narrative at a tribal seat in Assam? Subject: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: In Assam’s tribal-majority Diphu Lok Sabha constituency, which voted on April 26, candidates of all parties have promised the implementation of Article […]