Daily Current Affairs Quiz : March 14, 2023
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1. What is the name of the world’s first-ever radio platform powered by artificial intelligence?
[A] AIRadio
[B] Go Radio
[C] RadioGPT
[D] Radio Bing
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Correct Answer: C [RadioGPT]
Notes:
RadioGPT is the world’s first-ever radio platform powered by artificial intelligence. Developed by Ohio-based media company Futuri, it uses TopicPulse technology to detect local market trends and create scripts for radio broadcasts.
These scripts are delivered on air by Artificial Intelligence-generated personalities using GPT-3 technology, like ChatGPT. Spotify has also launched a similar Artificial Intelligence feature called DJ, which provides a curated selection of music with AI-powered spoken commentary.
2. Torino Scale, which was seen in the news, is associated with which field?
[A] Poverty
[B] Space Science
[C] Earth quake
[D] Cryptocurrency
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Correct Answer: B [Space Science]
Notes:
The Torino Scale is a system used to rate how dangerous it would be if a space rock, like an asteroid or comet, hit Earth.
Currently, the 2023 DW is the only asteroid that has a rating of 1 on the Torino Scale and all others have 0 ratings. This asteroid’s size is equivalent to that of an Olympic swimming pool. According to the ESA, there is one in 625 chance that it would hit the Earth on February 14, 2046.
3. Which country holds the Presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in 2023?
[A] USA
[B] Israel
[C] India
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
The SCO NSA Mechanism, a crucial part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), will help in the preparation for the upcoming SCO Summit.
The SCO Summit is expected to be held in mid-2023 under the presidency of India. National security advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval will host the meeting of his counterparts from the SCO alliance by the end of March 2023 in Delhi.
4. ‘Safe Harbour Principle’ which was seen in the news, is associated with which act?
[A] The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021
[B] Information Technology Act, 2000
[C] Merchant Shipping Act 1958
[D] Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
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Correct Answer: B [Information Technology Act, 2000]
Notes:
The safe harbour principle of the IT Act, 2000 relieves the internet intermediaries from responsibility for third-party content on their platforms.
This provision ensures that social media platforms are not liable for posts published by users. The newly introduced Digital India Act, 2023, which seeks to replace the IT Act, has proposed the revision of the safe harbour clause. The legislation seeks to make social media sites accountable for user-generated contents.
5. Which state/UT released the ‘Master Plan for 2041’ to guide the development of city in various areas?
[A] Karnataka
[B] New Delhi
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has released a draft of the Master Plan for Delhi-2041 (MPD), which aims to guide the city’s development in various areas.
The plan focuses on achieving environmentally sustainable development, providing a good quality of life for residents, addressing climate change issues, and creating a dynamic environment for economic, creative, and cultural growth. This is the fourth Master Plan for Delhi.
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