January 2025 -

Russia Ships Reactor Vessel to Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP)

January 15, 2025

Context: The VVER 1,000-MWe reactor vessel for the sixth unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project was recently shipped by Russia. About Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) is the largest nuclear power station in India, situated in Kudankulam in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. Total Capacity is total of …

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HAL’s Combat Air Teaming System Completed Crucial Test

January 15, 2025

Context: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully conducted the engine ground run for its full-scale demonstrator of the Combat Air Teaming System. About Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) CATS is a semi-autonomous, futuristic combat system designed to operate in collaboration with fighter jets. The system consists of a manned fighter aircraft that acts as the …

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Rise of Smaller Language Models, Advantages and Limitations

January 15, 2025

Context: Recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have seen a shift from scaling up massive models to focusing on smaller, more efficient models. About Small Language Models (SLMs) SLMs are artificial intelligence (AI) models that can process, understand and generate human language. SLMs also work on a neural network-based architecture known as the transformer model. …

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KPSC Group B Hall Ticket 2025 Out at kpsc.kar.nic.in, Download

January 15, 2025

The Karnataka Public Service Commission has recently published the admit card for KPSC Group B examination 2025. All enrolled candidates for this exam can retrieve their hall tickets through the official web portal. This article will inform readers about how to access the hall ticket, the dates relevant to the paper, and much more. KPSC …

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Accessibility Rules Based on Principles

January 14, 2025

Context: The Supreme Court, in Rajive Raturi v. Union of India (2024), held Rule 15 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Rules, 2017, violative of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Issues Identified by the Court in Rajive Raturi v. Union of India (2024) Discretionary Nature of Rule 15: The Supreme …

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Canopy Bridges for Gibbons and Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary

January 14, 2025

Context: The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved a proposal to carry out oil and gas exploration in the ecosensitive zone of the Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has allocated funds to build canopy bridges over a railway track that splits the primary habitat of India’s only …

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Supreme Court Rejects Review of Same-sex Marriage Judgment

January 14, 2025

Key Developments in Same-Sex Marriage Verdict A five-judge bench comprising Justices BR Gavai, Surya Kant, BV Nagarathna, PS Narasimha, and Dipankar Datta reviewed the petitions in chambers. The bench concluded: No “error apparent on the face of the record” in the 2023 judgment. The ruling aligns with legal principles and does not require interference. Reiterated …

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List of Major Earthquakes in Japan, Magnitude, History and its Impact

January 14, 2025

On January 13, 2025, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck southwestern Japan, with its epicentre in the Hyuga-Nada Sea near Miyazaki Prefecture. The quake occurred at 9:19 p.m. local time. It prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a tsunami advisory for the Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures, warning of possible tsunami waves up to 1 …

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GI Tagged Products crafted for the Republic Day Invitees (blog)

President’s Invite for ‘At Home’ to Honour Crafts from South

January 13, 2025

Context: Republic Day Invitees for the ‘At Home’ will receive a specially curated box of craftwork from the five southern States — Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh along with the card. GI Tagged Products Crafted for the Republic Day Invitees GI Product Name Details Pochampally ikat on pencil pouch Pochampally ikat is …

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UN Convention Against Cybercrime

January 13, 2025

Context: Recently the UN General Assembly has adopted the Convention against Cybercrime. About UN Convention against Cybercrime Convention against cybercrime was adopted by 193 UN Member States by consensus. It is aimed at strengthening international cooperation to combat cybercrime and protect societies from digital threats. The Convention against Cybercrime will open for signature in Hanoi, …

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