About Cannabis
Context: Bhang, obtained from the Cannabis sativa plant or true hemp, is popularly consumed on the occasion of Holi across India. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Cannabis: Geographical Distribution: Regional Names: Products Derived from Cannabis: Traditional and Cultural Uses: Industrial and Medicinal Uses: Cultivation and Regulations: -Source: Indian Express
Nausena Bhawan Key Points
Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Defence inaugurated ‘Nausena Bhawan’, the first Headquarter building of the Indian Navy, in New Delhi. Relevance Facts for Prelims Key Points:
About Krutrim AI: An Overview
Context: Earlier this year, Indian multinational ridesharing company, Ola, introduced Krutrim AI, claiming it as “India’s own AI”. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Krutrim AI: An Overview Objective and Purpose: Cultural Adaptation: Technological Components: Distinctive Features: Capabilities: -Source: Indian Express
About Arsenic: An Overview
Context: A new study underlines the risk of using water contaminated with arsenic to cook rice, a staple food serving more than half the world’s population. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Arsenic: An Overview Toxicity: Health Implications: Arsenic Contamination in India: -Source: The Hindu
About Project GR00T
Context: Recently, AI chip leader Nvidia announced Project GR00T which promises to revolutionise the evolution of humanoid robots. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Project GR00T Objective and Functionality: Aims and Goals: Technical Aspects: -Source: The Hindu
About Asbestos
Context: Recently, the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on all forms of the deadly carcinogen asbestos. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Asbestos Definition and Types: Key Properties: Historical Use: Global Trade: Recent Developments: Health Impacts: -Source: Indian Express
World Forest Day 2024
Context: World Forest Day, also known as International Day of Forests, is celebrated on March 21 each year. Relevance: Facts for Prelims World Forest Day Historical Background: Theme for Current Year:
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Context: Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s drug Rezdiffra gained the first US approval to treat a potentially deadly liver disease called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH that affects millions worldwide. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is a liver condition characterized by inflammation and damage to the liver caused by the accumulation of fat […]
Grievance Redressal Assessment Index
Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs has consistently ranked amongst the top 10 ministries in 2023-24 in the grievance redressal assessment index (GRAI), performing well in all 15 specified indicators. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Grievance Redressal Assessment Index CPGRAMS: -Source: The Hindu, PIB
Devin AI – Revolutionizing Software Engineering
Context: A US-based company called Cognition has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence chatbot called Devin which it claims to be world’s first fully autonomous AI software engineer. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Devin AI: Revolutionizing Software Engineering Capabilities: Performance: -Source: The Economic Times