Prelims Focus – 5th April 2024
Shallow Fakes
In News: The influx of shallow fakes on social media is significantly increasing.
- Shallow fakes or reasonably-priced fakes are images, films and voice clips created without the assistance of AI technology however by means of either modifying or with the aid of the use of different easy software program equipment.
- Shallow faux motion pictures are manually altered or selectively edited.
- They can be created without problems, in some instances it is able to be just a clipped video being shared with no context.
Eurasian Economic Union
In News: India, Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) bloc officials have agreed to formally start negotiation for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
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- It is an Economic Union, installed in 2015, that integrates numerous post-Soviet states.
- It consists of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and the Russian Federation (Russia).
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- It aims to ease cross-border trade and labour migration, and remove non-tariff trade barriers amongst member states.
- It has a Common External Tariff (CET) and a commonplace customs code.
- It boasts a combined GDP of greater than $1.5 trillion and represents a marketplace of 180 million clients.
Shrimp Production
In News: India has strongly opposed the report on abusive conditions at shrimp hatcheries raised by a Chicago-based human rights group.
- In 2022-23, India’s seafood exports stood at $8.09 billion, and shrimps accounted for a bulk of these exports at $5.6 billion.
- India has emerged as one of the international’s biggest shrimp exporters and its share in the U.S. Market has risen from 21% to 40% in 2022-23.
- India is far ahead of countries inclusive of Thailand, China, Vietnam, and Ecuador.
- About a lakh shrimp farms in Andhra Pradesh by myself account for nearly 70% of India’s shrimp output.
Perungamanallur massacre
Recent News:
Political groups and leaders paid tribute to the victims of the Perungamanallur massacre on its 104th anniversary in the village of Perungamanallur, located in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district.
Details:
- In 1920, members of the Piramalai Kallar community were killed and tortured for opposing the Criminal Tribes Act of 1911.
- A monument in Perungamanallur now represents resistance against the oppressive law.
- Fingerprinting was used by the British under the Act to control movement and identify suspected criminals.
- The Act, first passed in 1871, was gradually softened through amendments before being repealed after Independence.
myCGHS iOS app
Recent News:
The Union Health Ministry has introduced the myCGHS iOS app, which was created by the technical teams of NIC Himachal Pradesh and NIC Health Team. This app is designed to offer CGHS beneficiaries easy access to a range of healthcare services.
Details:
- The Appointment Management feature allows users to easily schedule or cancel appointments online.
- With the Card Services feature, users can download CGHS cards and index cards.
- Lab Reports can be accessed through the app, providing users with convenient access to their medical test results.
- Users can also conveniently check their medical history, including details of past medications.
- The Claim Status feature allows users to track the progress of their medical reimbursement claims.
- Referral Details are available through the app, providing users with information on where to seek further medical assistance.
- The Wellness Centers feature helps users locate nearby healthcare facilities for quick access to healthcare services.
- Through the News and Highlights feature, users can stay up to date with relevant news and important developments in the healthcare sector.
- The Hospital Locator feature helps users find nearby empanelled hospitals, labs, and dental units. Contact Information for wellness centres and offices is easily accessible through the app.
- The myCGHS app prioritises the security of user data by offering features such as 2-factor authentication and mPIN functionality, ensuring that user information remains confidential and secure.
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