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Current Affairs 15th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

GPT 4o Context: Open AI launched the new flagship AI model GPT-4o. About GPT-4o It is capable of accepting audio and visual inputs and generating outputs almost flawlessly. The 'o' in GPT-4o stands for "omni," indicating its ability to handle...

Editorial of the Day (15th May): India-Iran Pact and US Sanctions

Context: The U.S. State Department noted the new agreement (10-year agreement between India and Iran aims to develop the Chabahar port) and indicated that there is no specific exemption for it from U.S. sanctions on Iran. Background of U.S. Sanctions...

What is Zero-Day Vulnerability (ZDV)?

Why In News? Google has issued a security update for Chrome to address a zero-day vulnerability that was actively being exploited. What is Zero Day Vulnerability? A zero-day vulnerability is a previously undiscovered flaw in software or operating systems. The...

Smart Cities Mission (SCM), Objectives, Current Status

Context: Smart Cities Mission (SCM), a flagship programme of the NDA-1 government, has taken a back seat in this year’s list of poll promises and achievements. Smart Cities Mission (SCM) Smart cities emerged post-2009 financial crash as urban areas akin...

India-Iran Agreement for Chabahar Port for 10 Year and Geopolitical Challenges

Context India and Iran signed a 10-year contract for the operation of the Shahid-Beheshti terminal at Chabahar port. The agreement was signed between Indian Ports Global Ltd. (IPGL) and Iran's Port and Maritime Organisation (PMO). Strategic Importance of Chabahar Port...

Editorial of the Day (14th May): Impact of Vaccination Worldwide

Context A new study published in the Lancet highlighted the remarkable impact of vaccinations in saving the lives of an estimated 150 million children over the past 50 years. Measles vaccination alone has been responsible for saving 60% of these...

DigiLocker, Features, Use Cases and Legal Validity

Context: Students can check their board exam results, and access their scores and official mark sheets via the Indian government’s DigiLocker platform. What is Digilocker? About: DigiLocker is a digital storage platform launched in 2015 as part of the Indian...

Current Affairs 14th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Xenotransplantation Context Richard "Rick" Slayman, the first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, passed away two months after the groundbreaking surgery. While the cause of death is not linked to the transplant, the case highlights both the potential...

Affordable Housing in India, Govt. Policy, Challenges

Context As the 2024 elections progress, numerous campaign pledges focus on housing issues. However, India is facing a significant housing crisis. Challenges in Addressing India's Housing Crisis Economic Viability: Building affordable housing remains economically challenging due to high land and...

India’s Top Trade Partner and Trade Deficit Concerns

Context: In FY24, China overtook the US to become India's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade totalling $118.4 billion. Comparison with the United States US Trade: India-US bilateral trade stood at $118.3 billion in FY24. Indian exports to the US...