General Knowledge
AI Sparks New Debate: Did COVID-19 Originate from Rare Human Diseases?
The origin of COVID-19 has been a puzzle since the pandemic’s start. While many believe the virus jumped from animals to humans, a new study using artificial intelligence (AI) suggests a different, surprising possibility: the virus might have emerged from a combination of rare human diseases. Challenging the Wildlife Theory For a while, bats and … Read more
Project ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) or The Way
Why in News: During his three-day visit to France, Prime Minister Modi, accompanied by President Emmanuel Macron, visited the ITER site in Cadarache. This visit was among several high-level engagements, including the AI Action Summit co-hosted by the two leaders. They also inaugurated India’s first consulate in Marseille. President Macron warmly welcomed Prime Minister Modi … Read more
Google, Roblox, Discord, and OpenAI Launch ROOST Child Safety Initiative
In a significant move to bolster online child safety, tech giants Google, OpenAI, Roblox, and Discord have collaborated to establish the non-profit organization, Robust Open Online Safety Tools (ROOST). This initiative aims to make core safety technologies more accessible and provide free, open-source AI tools for identifying, reviewing, and reporting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Paris AI Action Summit 2025: Key Summary
The AI Action Summit 2025, held on February 10-11 in Paris, brought together global leaders, tech giants, researchers, and civil society to address the ethical, economic, and social challenges of artificial intelligence (AI). Hosted at the Grand Palais, the summit aimed to shift from theoretical discussions to actionable solutions, focusing on sustainability, inclusivity, and global governance of AI. Below … Read more
The Remarkable Symbiosis of Nitrate-Respiring Microbes
Scientists have discovered a fascinating new type of symbiosis – a bacterium that lives inside a single-celled organism (a ciliate) and provides it with energy. But here’s the twist: unlike mitochondria, which use oxygen, this microbe breathes nitrate to power its host. A New Discovery in Symbiosis In 2021, researchers from the Max Planck Institute … Read more