UPSC Prelims Facts – 02 February 2024

UPSC Prelims Facts

New research on the presence of Diamond Rains

  • Diamond Rain – Formation of solid diamonds that sink slowly into the interior of planets
  • Formed when – Hydrogen and carbon found in the interior of planets are squeezed by the high pressure
  • Found in – Ice giant planets like Neptune and Uranus 

Interim budget presented in Parliament

  • Interim budget – Budget presented in an election year, not like regular yearly budget presented by government
  • Based on the provisions of – ‘Vote-on-Account’ (Article 116)
  • Includes budget of – 2-4 months
  • Features – Debated in Lok Sabha like Regular Budget and is valid for entire year
  • Purpose – Serves as an authorisation to incur specific expenditures till a new government comes to power.

Sampark initiative launched to create awareness about ODOP

  • ODOP – Project to foster balanced regional development across all districts of the country
  • Aim – To select, brand, and promote at least One Product from each District
  • States/UT would identify the food product for a district
  • Nodal agency – Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi Commission is set to submit its report on the issues regarding Non-Resident Indian (NRI) marriages to the government

  • Ritu Raj Awasthi Commission – 22nd Law Commission
  • Status of Law Commission – Non-statutory body
  • Works as – Advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice.
  • Objective – To provide vital review of the laws in India

Announcement video of Rabbit R1 launched

  • Developed by – Rabbit Inc, an AI-based startup
  • Feature –Based on Generative AI model called Large Action Model (LAM)
  • Significance – Capable of replicating human smartphone actions and executing them upon request

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