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What is SIMA, Google Deepmind’s new AI that can play video games with you Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computer Context: Google DeepMind on March 13 revealed its latest AI gaming agent called SIMA or Scalable Instructable Multiworld Agent, which can follow natural language instructions to perform tasks across […]
Son’s tribute to father, ‘piece of Gujarat in Delhi’: Story of ChausathKhamba Subject: History Section: Arts and Culture About ChausathKhamba: ChausathKhamba, also spelled ChaunsathKhamba, is a tomb built during 1623–24. It is located in Nizamuddin precincts of Sufi Muslim shrines and tombs in New Delhi, India. The name means “64 pillars” in Urdu […]
Why Karnataka has banned food coloring used in gobi manchurian and cotton candy Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The Karnataka Government has banned the use of harmful coloring agents in cotton candy and “Gobi Manchurian. More on news: Telangana Food Safety officials detect cotton candy laced with carcinogen at Medaram Jatara […]
Where names indicate the order of birth in a family Subject: Geography Section: Human geography Context: In the Lisu or Yobin community of Arunachal Pradesh, India, the naming convention reflects the birth order of children. This unique naming practice is a significant aspect of their culture, underlining the importance of family and tradition […]
IceCube: the big, chill neutrino-spotter Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: Recently, scientists have made a significant breakthrough by identifying instances of tau neutrino interactions within IceCube’s data spanning from 2011 to 2020, achieving over 99.999999% confidence in their findings. This discovery underscores the observatory’s invaluable contribution to our understanding of […]
The problem of equity in IPCC reports Subject: Environment Section: Int Conventions Context: In a study, researchers analysed more than 500 future emissions scenarios the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessed in its latest reports. These scenarios relate to mitigation actions like reducing carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels and […]
Daily Prelims Notes 17 March 2024 Table Of Contents Banking Crisis Aftermath: Considerations for Strengthening Banking sector Indian team uses repurposed drug to treat oral cancer subtype Higher levels of heavy metals in areas around the Bhopal gas tragedy site: Government report Over 50 million people may be food insecure in eastern Africa, […]
Indian patent office granted 1 lakh patents in past year Subject: Science and tech Section: IPR Context: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Saturday that the Patent Office has granted an unprecedented one lakh patents within a single year. Details: As per an official release, in the fiscal year 2023-24 alone, […]
Maintaining maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The EU’s maritime security force against piracy, Operation Atalanta, confirmed Wednesday the hijacking of a Bangladeshi-flagged bulk carrier with 23 people on board while sailing in Somali waters. More on news: Since 1 January 2023, the designation of […]
International body recommends more sensitive test to indicate risk of developing diabetes Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), in a position statement, has recommended the adoption of a test measuring blood sugar one hour (1-h PG) after the load of Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) has been […]