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Deep Fakes

In News AI-manipulated digital media can impact the lives of individuals as well as influence the public discourse. Present Scenario Disinformation and hoaxes are evolving exponentially and growing from mere annoying to warfare tactics. It is capable enough to increase social discord, increase polarisation, and in some cases, even influence the election outcome.  The disinformation […]

International Year of Millets (IYM)

In News The United Nations has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM). Key Points India’s vision: It was an Indian Initiative. It is to make IYM 2023 a ‘People’s Movement’ alongside positioning India as the ‘Global Hub for Millets’. Traditional Crop: Being grown in more than 130 countries at present, Millets are […]

Bhima-Koregaon Battle

In News Recently, it was the 205th anniversary of the Battle of Koregaon Bhima. What Was the Bhima Koregaon Battle? The Battle of Koregaon took place on 1 January 1818 in the village of Koregaon, Maharashtra between troops of Maratha ruler Baji Rao Peshwa II and 800 troops of the British East India Company. The […]

Bad Loans

In News Recently, the Parliament has been informed by the Finance Minister that banks had written off bad loans worth ?10,09,511 crore during the last five financial years. More about the news Out of the total ?10.1 lakh crore, only ?1.32 lakh crore has been recovered.  This comes to only about 13% as a percentage […]

Dowry System In India

In Context  Recently, the Allahabad High Court, while allowing two criminal revisions pertaining to a dowry case, took cognisance of the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Major Points  Read our detailed articles on: What is Dowry System In India? Reasons for Dowry Issues  Legal Status in India Read about Dowry […]

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