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Dr. Vikas Divyakirti is the founder and managing director of 'Drishti IAS,' an organization active in the Civil Services Preparation since 1999. He began his professional career as an assistant professor at Delhi University. In 1996, he cleared the Civil Services Examination in his first attempt and worked for a year at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. After that, he resigned from his post, returned to teaching and established 'Drishti IAS.' Dr. Vikas has a Ph.D. in Hindi Literature from Delhi University and has pursued studies in various other disciplines like Sociology, Philosophy, Law, and Management. Presently, Dr. Vikas is actively involved as an educator in creating content for YouTube. He has a dream to see our society having a 'Culture of Discourses' wherein social-political issues are understood through free & constructive discussions and not by enforced consensus or herd mentality. His videos on YouTube are targeted towards that only.
Water Footprint of AI
The water footprint of AI (Artificial Intelligence) is a complex and multifaceted topic. The water footprint refers to the total volume of freshwater used, directly or indirectly, in the production and consumption of goods and services. It's worth noting that the water footprint of AI can vary depending on various factors, including the location of data centers, the energy mix used for computing, and the efficiency of hardware. Efforts are being made to reduce the environmental impact of AI technologies, including optimizing algorithms for energy efficiency and exploring renewable energy sources for powering data centers.
Carbon Dating
Carbon dating, also known as radiocarbon dating, is a scientific method used to determine the age of organic materials. It is based on the principle that carbon-14, an isotope of carbon, is continuously formed in the atmosphere by cosmic rays. Living organisms, including plants and animals, absorb carbon-14 along with other forms of carbon during their lifetime. When an organism dies, it no longer takes in carbon-14, and the existing carbon-14 in its remains undergoes radioactive decay.
Western Ghats
The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri Mountains, is a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula. It stretches over a distance of approximately 1,600 kilometers (990 miles) from the southern tip of India in Tamil Nadu to the state of Gujarat in the north.
Target Olympic Podium Scheme
The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) is an initiative launched by the Government of India to provide specialized support and assistance to elite athletes who have the potential to win medals at major international sporting events, including the Olympic Games. The scheme was introduced in September 2014 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Mpox no Longer a Global Health Emergency: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, no longer constitutes a global health emergency. Additionally, the WHO has recently announced that Covid-19 no longer represents a "global health emergency". Infected people break out in a rash that looks a lot like chicken pox. But the fever, malaise, and headache from Monkeypox are usually more severe than in chicken pox infection.
Harit Sagar: The Green Port Guidelines 2023
Recently, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has launched 'Harit Sagar' Green Port Guidelines 2023 to achieve the Zero Carbon Emission Goal. Sagar Shreshtha Samman awards were also conferred to major ports for their exceptional achievements in various operational parameters.
Enforcement Directorate
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a law enforcement agency in India that primarily deals with economic offenses and financial crimes. It is an agency under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, and is responsible for enforcing two key laws: Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) & Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).
SC on Maharashtra Governor�s Call for Floor Test
Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has held that the decision of the (former) Governor of Maharashtra to call for a Floor Test, asking the then Chief Minister to prove his majority in the house, was not justified. However, the SC cannot restore his government as he did not face the floor test.
Polygamy in India
Polygamy is a practice where a person is married to more than one spouse simultaneously. In India, the legal status of polygamy varies depending on the personal laws of different religious communities. India has a diverse population with people following various religions, such as Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, and others. Each of these religious communities has its own personal laws governing marriage and family matters.
E-Invoicing and Curbing Tax Evasion
E-invoicing is a digital process for creating, transmitting, and storing invoices in a standardized electronic format. It is increasingly being adopted by governments around the world as a tool for curbing tax evasion and increasing tax compliance. By requiring businesses to issue invoices electronically and automatically transmitting them to tax authorities, e-invoicing can help reduce the opportunities for tax evasion by increasing the transparency and traceability of transactions. It can also reduce administrative burdens for businesses by simplifying the invoicing process and reducing the likelihood of errors.
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