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- 1. Inter-services Organisations Act, 2023
- 2. UNGA's resolution on Palestine's UN Membership
- 3. mRNA Vaccine for Brain Cancer
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- 5. Dietary Guidelines for Indians (DGIs)
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Posted 11 May 2024
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Deadbots
Researchers have highlighted concerns related to Deadbots.
About Deadbots
- Deadbots (also referred to as Griefbots) are AI chatbots that simulate the language patterns and personality traits of the dead using the digital footprints they leave behind.
- Concerns:
- People might develop strong emotional bonds with such simulations, which will make them particularly vulnerable to manipulation.
- It can cause lasting psychological harm and fundamentally disrespect the rights of the deceased.
- It could be used by companies to spam surviving family and friends with unsolicited notifications, reminders, etc.
- Tags :
- Deadbots
- Griefbots
Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
Global Tech-giant Apple has unveiled M4 chip which is a 16-core Neural Engine, termed as NPU.
About NPU
- It is a dedicated processor designed specifically for accelerating neural network processes.
- Neural network is a type of machine learning algorithm that mimics human brain for data processing.
- NPUs are optimized for handling complex mathematical computations integral to artificial neural networks.
- Other types of processing units
- Graphic Processing Units (GPUs): Versatile and excel in handling graphics rendering and parallel tasks.
- Central Processing Units (CPUs): General-purpose brains of a computer, handling a wide range of tasks.
- Tags :
- Artificial Intelligence
- NPU
- Neural Networks
- GPUs
- CPUs
Orangutan
Malaysia plans to gift Orangutans to major palm oil-importing nations with aim to boost its credentials as a conserver of biodiversity.
About Orangutan
- Orangutans are great apes native to Sumatra (Pongo abelii, Pongo tapanuliensis) and Borneo (Pongo pygmaeus) in Southeast Asia.
- Only great ape found outside of Africa.
- Live in tropical forests and prefer forest in river valleys and floodplains of their respective islands.
- Reproductive rate is extremely low which makes their populations highly vulnerable.
- Conservation status: All 3 species are Critically Endangered in IUCN Red List.
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- Orangutan
- Great Ape
Oleander Flower
Kerala banned the use of oleander flowers in temple offerings after death of two women due to accidental poisoning from the flower.
About Oleander Flowers (Nerium oleander/ rosebay)
- It is a rapidly growing evergreen, rounded shrub or small tree native to Europe and Asia.
- Also known as Arali and kanaveeram in Kerala.
- It is heat, drought, wind, air pollution, salt, and poor soil tolerant.
- All parts of the plant are highly toxic as it contains cardiac glycosides (a type of chemical) including nerioside and oleandroside.
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- Oleander Flower
Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) Project
Japan and U.S are collaborating on a hypersonic missile-intercepting system called GPI Project.
About GPI Project
- It launches modified missiles from the US Navy surface warships, aimed at intercepting hypersonic weapons during their “most vulnerable” glide phase.
- Hypersonic missiles can reach speeds faster than Mach 5, which is nearly 4,000 miles per hour.
- Glide Phase: During this phase hypersonic weapons separate from boosters after peak of their trajectory, use gravity to accelerate towards Earth, and perform a pitch manoeuvre to enter a flatter trajectory towards target.
- Tags :
- Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) Project
- Hypersonic Weapons
Hermes-900
Indian Army and Navy will receive Hermes-900, also known as Drishti-10 drones, to boost their surveillance capabilities.
About Hermes-900
- It is a next generation multi-role, Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial system.
- Features over-the-horizon, persistent multi-mission, multi-payload capabilities with class leading payload carrying capacity of 350 kgs.
- Capable of performing missions for area dominance, persistent Intelligence, Surveillance, Target acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR).
- Can also perform ground support and maritime patrol missions, and offers the capability for integrated multi-platform, multi-sensor operation.
- Tags :
- Hermes-900
- Medium Altitude Long Endurance
- Drishti-10 Drones
Launch Vehicle Mk III (LVM3)
New Space India Limited (NSIL) seeks participation of private partners to manufacture rocket LVM3 (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk III).
About LVM3
- LVM3 or Fat Boy is the new heavy lift launch vehicle of ISRO for achieving a 4000 kg spacecraft launching capability to GTO (Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit).
- It is a three stage launch vehicle.
- It includes two solid propellant S200 strap-ons and L110 liquid stage, C25 cryogenic stage.
- Application:
- Used in Chandrayaan-2 and Chandrayaan-3.
- To be used in Gaganyaan Mission as well.
- Tags :
- Launch Vehicle Mk III (LVM3)
- Fat Boy
Gulf of Aden
Pirates’ attack in the Gulf of Aden raises concern.
About Gulf of Aden:
- It is a deepwater basin that forms a natural sea link between the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.
- It is named after the Port of Aden (a Yemeni port).
- It is situated between the coasts of Arabia and the Horn of Africa.
- Main bordering countries: Somalia (South), Yemen (North), Arabian Sea (east), Djibouti (West).
- The dominant relief feature of the gulf’s terrain is the Sheba Ridge.
- It’s an extension of the Indian Ocean ridge system.
- Tags :
- Gulf of Aden
- Sheba Ridge.
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