Current Affairs 16 May 2024
Contents: SC condemns Uttarakhand Government’s failure to check Forest Fires Context: Recently, the Supreme Court ordered the Uttarakhand Chief Secretary to appear before it to answer ,what it said, the state’s “lackadaisical” approach in checking forest fires. Relevance: GS III: Environment Dimensions of the Article: About Forest Fires A forest fire is an uncontrolled fire […]
AI is Revolutionising Sustainable Tech-driven Farming
Context: Despite the planet producing enough food to feed everyone, approximately one billion people remain hungry and malnourished due to various factors. With the world’s population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, the agriculture sector faces mounting pressure to produce food more efficiently while minimizing resource use and environmental impact. Fortunately, AI holds significant promise for revolutionizing […]
Social Media’s Impact on Indian Politics
Context: This marks the first-ever social media-driven election in India, where social media platforms have provided avenues for diverse viewpoints beyond the reach of state influence, thereby creating cognitive dissonance with the government’s narrative. Notably, it is seen that a vast majority of the public are inclined to the shows and episodes of social media influencers […]
Sangam- Digital Twin Initiative Overview
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently announced the selected participants for Stage 1 of the ground-breaking ‘Sangam: Digital Twin with AI-Driven Insights Initiative’. Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative Overview Proof of Concept (PoC): Aim and Objectives: Digital Twin Technology: Technological Integration: Vision 2047:
GRAP Reviews Air Quality Scenario of Delhi-NCR
Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? Delhi-NCR has been witnessing increase in the average air quality of Delhi-NCR over past few days. What is the Graded Response Action Plan? Other Details:
Current Affairs Quiz 16 May 2024
Static Quiz 16 May 2024 (Environment)
PIB Summaries 16 May 2024
Contents: GRAP Reviews Air Quality Scenario of Delhi-NCR Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? Delhi-NCR has been witnessing increase in the average air quality of Delhi-NCR over past few days. What is the Graded Response Action Plan? Other Details: Sangam Initiative Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Department […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 May 2024
CONTENTS Social Media’s Impact on Indian Politics Context: This marks the first-ever social media-driven election in India, where social media platforms have provided avenues for diverse viewpoints beyond the reach of state influence, thereby creating cognitive dissonance with the government’s narrative. Notably, it is seen that a vast majority of the public are inclined to […]