Current Affairs 04 April 2024
CONTENTS New Study Advocates for Category 6 Hurricane Classification Context: A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences proposes the addition of a Category 6 to the existing hurricane wind scale. Researchers assert that hurricane wind speeds can exceed 309 km/hour, suggesting that the current scale’s highest category, Category 5, […]
Current Affairs 03 April 2024
CONTENTS Reserve Bank of India Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a ceremony to mark 90 years of the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: News Summary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addresses RBI@90 Ceremony About Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Overview: Composition: Primary Functions of the RBI: […]
Current Affairs 02 April 2024
CONTENTS Impact of Evolving AI on Elections: India’s Upcoming Polls Context: As AI progresses from Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), its influence on elections becomes increasingly significant. This evolution highlights the urgent need to address AI’s potential impact on democratic processes, as evidenced by India’s upcoming elections. Relevance: GS III: Science […]
Current Affairs 01 April 2024
CONTENTS ECI Raises Concerns Over Non-Biodegradable Materials in Elections Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently reiterated its concerns regarding the environmental hazards posed by the use of non-biodegradable materials in election campaigns. Since 1999, the ECI has been urging political parties and candidates to refrain from using plastic or polythene for the […]