The use of AI in drug development Sub: Science and tech Sec: Awareness in IT and computers Context: The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has opened up a world of possibilities with respect to fast-tracking drug development. How does the process start? The process of developing a drug starts with identifying and validating […]

    General, central obesities linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Tag: Obesity Context: In India, a 2022 study in The Lancet estimated the percentage of obese women and men to be 9.8% and 5.4% respectively. More on news: Along with higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, […]

    GPT-4o, OpenAI’s newest AI model that makes ChatGPT smarter and free for all Sub: Science and tech Sec: Awareness in IT and computer Tag: OpenAI, ChatGPT Context: OpenAI introduced its latest large language model (LLM) called GPT-4o on Monday (May 13), billing it as their fastest and most powerful AI model so far. […]

    Spices Board discussing the setting of ETO Limits with CODEX Sub: Science and tech  Sec: Health Tag: ETO Limits with CODEX Context: India has taken up with the CODEX committee the need for setting up limits for ETO usage as different countries have different limits. CODEX has not prescribed a limit so far. […]

    More solar storms brewing after last week’s aurorae as Sun ‘wakes up’ Sub: Science and tech Sec: Space sector Tags: aurorae, Solar storms Context: On the night of May 10, 2023, a vivid display of aurorae was visible globally, including in atypical locations such as Hanle, Ladakh. Details of the event: The aurorae […]

    On the importance of regulatory sandboxes in artificial intelligence Sub: Science and tech Sec: Awareness in IT and Computer Tags: artificial intelligence Context: Many governments and regulatory bodies have turned to innovative approaches such as “AI regulatory sandboxes” to strike a balance between fostering AI innovation and ensuring responsible development. More on news: […]