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Countering deepfakes, the most serious AI threat

Deepfakes poses threaten the society at various level due to their disruptive potential. The article explains the threat and suggest the measures to deal with the threat.  Understanding deepfakes Deepfakes are the digital media (video, audio, and images) manipulated using Artificial Intelligence. This synthetic media content is referred to as deepfakes.  They make it possible to… Continue reading Countering deepfakes, the most serious AI threat

Annual State of Education Report (ASER) Wave 1, 2020

The ASER Wave 1 Survey was recently released since the COVID-19 crisis interrupted this years’ trajectory. Practice question for mains: Q.Discuss the efficacy of the One-Nation- One-Board System and its limitations. About ASER Survey This is an annual survey (published by education non-profit Pratham ) that aims to provide reliable estimates of children’s enrolment and… Continue reading Annual State of Education Report (ASER) Wave 1, 2020

 Explained: Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) VS COMCASA VS LEMOA

India and the United States have signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), which, along with the two agreements signed earlier — the LEMOA and the COMCASA. Try this question for mains: Q. What is the troika of “foundational pacts” of India with the US? Discuss each of them. (150W) Completing the troika The… Continue reading  Explained: Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) VS COMCASA VS LEMOA

What is Atlantification?

Scientists have uncovered “hotspots” where some parts of the Barents Sea are starting to more closely resemble the Atlantic. They call this phenomenon “Atlantification”. Try this MCQ: Q.The Atlantification phenomenon sometimes seen in news is most closely related to which of the following seas/water bodies? a) Norwegian Sea b) Kara Sea c) Barents Sea d)… Continue reading What is Atlantification?

EOS-01 Satellite

India would launch its latest earth observation satellite EOS-01 and nine international customer spacecraft onboard it’s PSLV-C49. Try this PYQ: Q.The term ‘IndARC’, sometimes seen in the news, is the name of: (a) An indigenously developed radar system inducted into Indian Defence (b) India’s satellite to provide services to the countries of Indian Ocean Rim… Continue reading EOS-01 Satellite

Water on the Moon

The Moon has water at places where none had been detected before and has potentially more water than previously believed in regions where it was already understood to exist. Try this MCQ: Q.NASA’s VIPER mission sometimes seen in news is related to the study of- a)Moon b)Venus c)Sun d)None of these Water on the moon… Continue reading Water on the Moon

Natural gas to come under GST

Officials have indicated that the government is considering bringing natural gas under the ambit of the GST regime. Try this question from CSP 2018: Q.Consider the following items: Cereal grains hulled Chicken eggs cooked Fish processed and canned Newspapers containing advertising material Which of the above items is/are exempt under GST (Goods and Services Tax)?… Continue reading Natural gas to come under GST

Room Temperature Superconductivity

A study has shown that a new material superconducts at 15 degrees Celsius but at extremely high pressure. In India, we often get to hear about the transmission losses in DISCOMS. Such losses can be zeroed with the application of superconducting cables (which is practically impossible unless we find a normal working one). The phenomena,… Continue reading Room Temperature Superconductivity

What is Blue Dot Network?

A group of US Senators has written to India asking to join the Blue Dot Network. Try this MCQ: Q.The Blue Dot Network recently seen in news is a global alliance for: a) Beaches Certification b) Infrastructure development c) 5G connectivity d) Patents regulation The Blue Dot Network Blue Dot is a US-led collaboration with… Continue reading What is Blue Dot Network?

What is ‘Infodemic’ Management?

Managing the “infodemic” has been a serious challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic, says a Chief Scientist at World Health Organization (WHO). Try this question for mains: Q.‘Infodemic’ management these days has become a greater challenge than the actual course of pandemic management. Discuss. Defining Infodemic Infodemic implies too much information, including false or misleading information,… Continue reading What is ‘Infodemic’ Management?

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