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Context:  Microsoft recently introduced Phi-3-mini, its latest small language model (SLM), which has acquired attention for its impressive performance. Background: Understanding Language Models: Phi-3-mini Features: Phi-3-mini Performance: Real-World Implementation: ITC

Context: SJVN Inaugurated India's first multi-purpose Green Hydrogen pilot project at Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in Jhakri,  Himachal Pradesh. More on the news About Nathpa Jhakri Hydropower Station  Background: features of

Context:  According to the 2024 Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC), Nearly 282 million people faced high levels of acute Food Insecurity in 59 countries in 2023. Key Findings Global Report on Food Crisis

Context: CSIR - National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) organizes a national workshop in commemoration of World Intellectual Property Day. More on news Intellectual property rights (IPR) IPR have been

Context:  In Diphu, a tribal majority Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, candidates of all parties have pledged to implement Article 244(A) aiming to establish an autonomous 'state within a state'

Context:  Karnataka High Court upheld the state government's ban on hookahs, considering them illegal under India's anti-tobacco law. More on News: Legal Framework for Banning Harmful Substances: COTPA Regulations: What

Context:  FSSAI will examine spice quality in India following an alert from Hong Kong regarding MDH and Everest Products. More on News: Ethylene Oxide (ETO): It is a colourless, highly

Context:  The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report says India was the fourth largest military spender globally in 2023. Key highlights of the report Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) World military expenditure Significance

Context:  Recently, the Prime Minister of India addressed the 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI). More on news About International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI)

Context:  A new oral vaccine for cholera, Euvichol-S, has received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO). Key highlights: Significance:  Challenge: About Cholera: Cause: Transmission: Symptoms: Treatment Prevention: Global Impact