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Today's Headlines - 11 December 2023

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights @ 75

GS Paper II

Why in the news?

Year 2023, marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.


Report on loss of vegetation in Cauvery basins

GS Paper III

News excerpt

As per a recent paper published at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, there has been a significant loss of natural vegetation in the Cauvery basin for 50 years (1965 to 2016).


Human Trafficking Victims forced to commit Cyber Crimes

GS Paper III

News Excerpt: 

According to Interpol, the Telangana Police registered one of the first cases in India of human trafficking committed to force victims to commit cyber fraud under Operation Storm Makers II.


World’s First Law on Regulating AI Propose

GS Paper III 

News Excerpt:

The EU has become the first continent to set clear rules for the use of AI. The European Parliament will now vote on the proposed AI Act early next year, and the legislation is likely to come into force by 2025.


Also in News


Electric Eels and Electroporation

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In a recent study, a research group from Nagoya University in Japan found electric eels can release enough electricity to genetically modify small fish larvae.


Gemini - A powerful AI model by Google

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Recently, Google launched Gemini, touted as its most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) model, trained to behave in human-like ways.


India Defends Quality Control Orders at WTO

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India has defended quality control orders at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) amid concerns raised by various countries of non-compliance from the Indian side.