What is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)? and Why Are People Worried About It?
In a recent interview, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, made waves in the tech community by announcing his commitment to invest billions of dollars towards the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). But with this ambitious pursuit comes a wave of apprehension. Let’s delve into the world of AGI, its potential, and the concerns it […]
Aurora lights in India: What caused them to be visible even from Ladakh?
Introduction A recent spectacle in Ladakh’s night skies has left astronomers and enthusiasts awestruck. The emergence of aurora lights in red hues, a phenomenon typically reserved for high-latitude regions, has sparked curiosity among stargazers and scientists alike. Let’s delve deeper into this captivating event and understand the science behind it. Capturing the Spectacle Late at […]
Current Affairs Quiz 13 May 2024
Current Affairs 13 May 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Context: The Supreme Court (SC) has granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. This decision provides temporary relief to Kejriwal amid ongoing legal […]
PIB Summaries 13 May 2024
CONTENTS ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Context: The 4th Joint Committee meeting for the review of AITIGA (ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement) occurred in Putrajaya, Malaysia from May 7-9, 2024. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Event Overview: Initiation and Progress of Review: Trade Dynamics and Outlook: About Association of Southeast […]
APRIL 2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS | MONTHLY COMPILATION | LEGACY IAS ACADEMY
Legacy IAS April 2024 Current Affairs Monthly Compilation includes Editorial Analysis and PIB Summaries which are essential for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) at both the Prelims and Mains levels and the content is segregated in accordance with the subjects in the UPSC Syllabus. Click Here for the April 2024 Monthly Current Affairs Compilation. You […]
Static Quiz 13 May 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 May 2024
CONTENTS Share of Religious Minorities: a Cross-Country Analysis (1950-2015) Context: A recent “working paper” titled “Share of Religious Minorities: a Cross-Country Analysis (1950-2015),” authored by Shamika Ravi, an esteemed economist and member of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to the Prime Minister, alongside two co-authors, has ignited a political uproar. This paper delves into concerns […]