Urgency in Controlling E-Cigarettes Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about the alarming impact of e-cigarettes on public health, emphasizing that these products are not proving effective for tobacco cessation at a population level. Instead, adverse health effects, especially on children and […]
Security Breach in Lok Sabha Context: The Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s Parliament, witnessed a significant security breach leading to a series of legal actions. Following the breach, the Delhi Police invoked sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, an anti-terror law, against […]
GPAI Summit Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi Context: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, kicked off the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About GPAI: GPAI stands as a collaborative initiative involving 29 member countries, […]
The Post-Authentic Era: The Impact of AI and Post-Truth on Truth and Trust Context: Merriam-Webster’s selection of “authentic” as the word of the year for 2023 follows the 2022 choice of “gaslighting,” indicating a societal shift in grappling with reality and truth. As technology, especially […]
COP meetings must use climate science to promote justice and equity Context: The discussion is regarding the evolving nature of United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) meetings since 1995, transforming from bureaucratic gatherings to inclusive carnivals. Apparently, despite global acknowledgment of the urgent need to […]