Current affairs

Artificial General Intelligence, Benefits, Concerns and Scepticism

Context: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, expressed his commitment to invest billions of dollars towards the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) AGI refers to a machine or software capable of performing any intellectual task that...

Sudan’s Civil War, Historical Context, Reasons, Current Situation

Context: Sudan's current conflict is fueled by a persistent identity crisis and the inability of successive governments to manage the nation's vast diversity of ethnic groups and languages. Sudan's Civil War Historical Context Post-Independence Mahdist State: The government formed in...

Current Affairs 6th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Catatumbo Lightning A natural phenomenon involving near-constant lightning strikes over Venezuela's Catatumbo River. Location: Primarily occurs where Catatumbo River flows into Lake Maracaibo. How Catatumbo Lightning Forms Warm Air from the Caribbean: Warm, humid air from the Caribbean Sea moves...

Current Affairs 4th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Swell Waves, Kallakadal Context: The Indian National Centre for Oceanic Information Services (INCOIS) alerted the coastal states of India of the possibility of high-energy swell waves. About Swell Waves A swell consists of long-wavelength surface gravity waves in the ocean....

India-Indonesia Defence Cooperation

Context: India and Indonesia agreed to enhance collaboration in areas of defence industry, maritime security and multilateral cooperation at the 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee. The meeting was held in New Delhi. India and Indonesia Relations: Areas Of Cooperation...

Monkeypox Virus, Symptoms, Transmission and Global Concerns

Context The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently facing a significant outbreak of Mpox, with more than 4,500 suspected cases and nearly 300 deaths reported since January. The outbreak has been declared a health emergency by the Congo...

National Health Accounts Estimates for India: Health Expenditure and Concerns

Context: The nation’s commitment to increasing public expenditure on health in recent years is evident from the National Health Accounts (NHA) data, including the provisional estimates for 2020-21 and 2021-22. What are the Findings of National Health Accounts (NHA)? Trends...

Shaksgam Valley, Location on Map, Importance

India has lodged a strong protest with China for carrying out construction activities in the Shaksgam valley, in an “illegal” attempt to alter the situation on the ground. Recent satellite images show China building a road reaching lower Shaksgam Valley,...

World Press Freedom Day 2024, Theme, History, Significance

World Press Freedom Day 2024 The world marks World Press Freedom Day on May 3 every year to raise awareness of the importance of a free press that is not controlled by outside forces. World Press Freedom Day will be...

Article 361 of Indian Constitution

Context A complaint of sexual harassment has been lodged in Kolkata against the Governor of West Bengal, C V Ananda Bose. However, due to Constitutional immunity, the police are prohibited from listing the Governor as an accused or conducting an...