In News ∙ The dust clouds around supermassive black holes are the perfect breeding ground for Blanets. About Blanets ∙ Scientists in Japan have theorised that planets could form in the massive dust and gas clouds. Formation ∙ planets are formed when the dust and gas swirling around a young star collide and clump together. […]
In Context ∙ The ability of Generative AI models to “converse” with humans and predict the next word or sentence is due to something known as the Large Language Model, or LLM. About ∙ It is to be noted that while not all generative AI tools are built on LLMs, all LLMs are forms of
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Context ∙ A recent study highlights the marginalization of ASHA workers for being Overworked and Underpaid. Who are ASHA workers? ∙ ASHA workers are volunteers from within the community who are trained to provide information and aid people in accessing benefits of various healthcare schemes of the government. ∙ They act as a bridge connecting
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Current AffairsContext: ∙ Recently, the Supreme Court of India said that termination of a woman’s employment due to marriage is gender discrimination, and unconstitutional. Status of Working Women in India: ∙ As per the Union Budget 2022, the overall workforce participation rate in India is 20.3%, of which 18.2% is in Urban India. ∙ Women’s employability
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Current AffairsIn News : THE Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2024. ∙ The Bill explicitly bans polygamy in the state . About Polygamy ∙ Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse( wife or husband at the same time. ∙ It has two forms, namely, polygyny (marriage of a
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Current AffairsContext ∙ Recently, the Union Finance Minister informed that nearly 25 crore people have been raised from multi-dimensional poverty in the last 10 years. About the Poverty ∙ It is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living, such as housing,
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Context Coffee Board of India– The ‘Coffee Board’ was established through a Constitutional act “Coffee Act VII of 1942.– Administrative control: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry. – Structure: The Board comprises 33 members including the Chairman and the Secretary & Chief Executive Officer. A. The remaining 31 members represent the various interests such as coffee growing
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Current AffairsContext An unprecedented triple-dip La-Nina event, extended by climate change, has impacted the air quality in India. Link between pollution and winter months in India During October to January, northern Indian cities experience very high concentrations of PM2.5. A variety of meteorological factors — temperature, moisture, heaviness in air, wind speed and direction — play a
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Current AffairsContext: Recently, the Wildlife officials of Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh informed about the birth of seven cheetah cubs. About Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus): It is the fastest terrestrial animal on earth, and native to Africa and central Iran.The Gestation Period: 93 days;Cub Mortality: Higher in Protected Areas (like National Parks and Wildlife Reserves); It
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