Daily Current Affairs — 19 April 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Artificial General Intelligence
Context According to researchers at DeepMind, Google’s AI research lab, it is “plausible that powerful AI systems will be developed by 2030.” What is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)? It refers to the hypothetical intelligenceof a machine that possesses the ability to understand or learn any intellectual task that a human being can. It is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that aims to mimic the cognitive abilities of the human brain.
Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047
Context Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla outlined a comprehensive roadmap for achieving the national vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. About India’s vision for 2047, known as ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India), aims to transform the nation into a developed economy by the time it celebrates its 100th anniversary of its independence. The four pillars of Viksit Bharat are Yuva (Youth), Garib (Poor), Mahila (Women) and Kisan (Framers).
15th meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers
Context India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, equitable and sustainable agriculture at the 15th meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers in Brasilia, Brazil. Key Highlights BRICS Agriculture Ministers launched the BRICS Land Restoration Partnership to address land degradation, desertification, and the loss of soil fertility. In the Joint Declaration, BRICS nations collectively reiterated their resolve to make the global agri-food system fair, inclusive, innovative, and sustainable.
Steering the Decarbonisation of India’s Logistics Sector
In News Indias logistics sector is one of the most carbon-heavy in the world and it needs to undergo a sustainable transformation. Indias logistics sector It is crucial for the country’s economic growth, facilitating the efficient movement of goods and services across its vast territory. As India aims to achieve a GDP of US$ 5.5 trillion by 2027, transforming its logistics sector becomes essential.
Article 142: The Supreme Power or Judicial Overreach?
Context Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s recent remarks on the Supreme Court’s powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, along with his accusation that the judiciary is acting like a ‘Super Parliament,’ sparked sharp criticism from opposition parties and legal experts. About the Article 142 of Indian Constitution It empowers the Supreme Court to pass any decree or make any order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it’. The intent was to allow jud