IASbaba's Flagship Course: Integrated Learning Programme (ILP) - 2024 Read Details
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Context: In a recent interview, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, expressed his commitment to invest billions of dollars towards the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). But even as Altman continues to champion what is considered to be the pinnacle of AI development, many in the global tech community are very apprehensive.
Background:-
About Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
Source:Indian Express
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Context: The Maharashtra forest department is gearing up for translocation of a few tigers from the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Chandrapur to Sahyadri, the lone tiger reserve in the state’s western region.
Background:
Key Takeaways
Source: Indian Express
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Context: India’s population growth has been a major focus, with projections of reaching 1.7 billion by 2065, according to the UN Population Division, underscoring the ongoing Transition of Demographic Dividend in India.
Background:
Demographic Transition:
Demographic Dividend:
Factors that triggered Demographic Transition in India:
Issues/Challenges Faced by Demographic Transition in India:
Opportunities for Demographic Transition in India:
Source: Indian Express
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Context: Multiple cases of West Nile fever reported in Kerala.
Background:
About WEST NILE FEVER :
Global Prevalence:
Prevalence in India:
Transmission Cycle:
Prevention and Control:
Source: The Hindu
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Context: Some techniques within carbon farming can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Background:
About CARBON FARMING :
Key Techniques in Carbon Farming:
Challenges in Implementation:
Source: The Hindu
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Context: The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has constructed more than 900 recharge wells across the city within a span of one month.
Background:
RECHARGE WELLS
Benefits of Recharge Wells:
Source: The Hindu
Q1.) With reference to the recharge wells, consider the following statements:
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q2.) Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
Carbon farming refers to a set of practices aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and land use.
Statement-II:
Carbon farming aims at storing carbon in the soil, crop roots, wood, and leaves.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Q3.) With reference to the West Nile Fever (WNV), consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Comment the answers to the above questions in the comment section below!!
ANSWERS FOR ’ 8th May 2024 – Daily Practice MCQs’ will be updated along with tomorrow’s Daily Current Affairs.st
Q.1) – d
Q.2) – b
Q.3) – b