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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
Ahead of Elon Musk visit, Finance Ministry notifies new rules backing FDI tweaks for space sector Subject: Science and tech Sec: Space sector Context: The Finance Ministry has notified amended rules under the Foreign Exchange Management Act to operationalise its earlier decision to allow up to 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) […]
Nigeria makes history with rollout of new 5-in-1 meningitis vaccine Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: Nigeria has become the first country globally to introduce Men5CV, a new vaccine endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), which protects against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria responsible for meningitis. Details: This new vaccine […]
Acidification may strip Indian soils of 3.3 billion tonnes of essential carbon, affecting crop growth, sequestration: Study Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: A recent study has raised concerns about the significant loss of soil inorganic carbon (SIC) due to soil acidification in India, where over 30% of cultivable land carries acidic […]
Siachen: 40 years of Op Meghdoot Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: On April 13, 2024, it has been forty years since the Indian Army gained a strategic position by occupying the glacier before Pakistan could act. Conflicting claims: Siachen, translating to “land of roses” in the Balti language, is ironically known […]