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OpenAI o1: A Leap Forward in AI Reasoning and Problem-Solving

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Which is the longest railroad bridge in India?

Q: Which is the longest railroad bridge in India? A: Bogibeel bridge, Assam Trivia: Bogibeel bridge is a combined road and rail bridge (railroad bridge) over the Brahmaputra river in the northeastern Indian state of Assam between Dhemaji district and Dibrugarh district. The bridge got inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25th December 2018. It took around 21 years to complete since its launch.
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Who became the first Indian to win the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals tournament?

Q: Who became the first Indian to win the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals tournament? A: PV Sindhu Trivia: PV Sindhu made history on 16th December 2018, becoming the first Indian to win the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals tournament. Sindhu came up against a familiar foe in Nozomi Okuhara in the title clash but unlike her previous meetings, the Indian superstar showed much more patience in her gameplay against the Japanese. This was critical to the Indian shuttler's cause as Okuhara was made to toil and given no breathing space as PV Sindhu claimed a 21-19, 21-17 win in the final for her first title of the year.
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Amitav Ghosh Jnanpith awardee of 2018

Noted writer Amitav Ghosh has won the 54th Jnanpith award this year for his contributions to literature. He is famously known for his English fiction novels. Amitav Ghosh was born in Calcutta on 11 July 1956 to a Bengali Hindu family, The Doon School Weekly. His contemporaries at Doon included author Vikram Seth and Ram Guha. After Doon, he received degrees from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University, and Delhi School of Economics. He then won the Inlaks Foundation scholarship to complete a D. Phil. in social anthropology at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, under the supervision of Peter Lienhardt. His first job was at the Indian Express newspaper in New Delhi. Ghosh lives in New York with his wife, Deborah Baker, author of the Laura Riding biography In Extremis: The Life of Laura Riding (1993) and a senior editor at Little, Brown, and Company. They have two children, Lila and Nayan. He has been a fellow at the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta and Centre for Development
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How much did Modi Govt. has spent in Advertisements and Modi's Foreign Trips?

Q: How much did Modi Govt. has spent in Advertisements and Modi's Foreign Trips? A: Approx 7,245 crores till 3rd December 2018. Minister of State for External Affairs V.K Singh provided the details of Modi’s trips between June 15, 2014, and December 3, 2018, in the Rajya Sabha. Modi's foreign trips cost 2000 crores of Tax Payers money. Modi Govt has spent around 5245 crores in Advertisements. This amount is almost equal to the expenditure by the UPA government during ten years of it being in power.
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who is the current chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh?

Q: who is the current chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh? A: Kamal Nath Trivia: After 2 days of manthan after the Assembly election results of MP, debacle between Congress leaders on choosing the next CM of MP between Jyotiraditya Scindia and Kamal Nath, party leadership decided to go with the experienced candidate Kamal Nath over New blood Jyotiraditya Scindia.
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Which country is the top recipient of remittances this year 2018?

Q: Which country is the top recipient of remittances this year 2018? A: India Trivia: According to World Bank, India is the world’s top recipient of remittances this year with its diaspora sending $80 billion back home, India is followed by China ($67 billion), Mexico and the Philippines ($34 billion each) and Egypt ($26 billion)
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Who won the Miss World 2018 title?

Q: Who won the Miss World 2018 title? A: Mexico's Vanessa Ponce De Leon Trivia: Mexico's Vanessa Ponce De Leon folded her hands in gratitude to gesture the traditional Indian 'Namaste' greeting when India's Manushi, Miss World pageant last year, placed the elaborate crown on her head. Having pursued a degree in International Business, Vanessa, is currently on the board of directors of a rehab centre for girls and volunteers for 'Migrantes en el Camino'. She is a speaker for the National Youth Institute as well as working as a model and a presenter. An adventurous soul, she has qualified as an open water scuba diver, and also enjoys playing volleyball, painting and ultimate Frisbee, according to the official Miss World website. Miss World 2018 was the 68th edition of the Miss World pageant which took place in Sanya, China on 8 December 2018.
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Weddings List 2018, India

Husband & Wife Location Wedding Day Kapil Sharma & Ginni Chatrath Jalandhar, Punjab Wednesday, 12 December 2018 Anand Piramal & Isha Ambani Mumbai Wednesday, 12 December 2018 Amrish Sharma & Shruti Sharma Noida, India Wednesday, 12 December 2018 Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra Umaid Bhawan, Jodhpur, India Saturday, 1 December 2018 Ranveer Singh & Deepika Padukone Lake Como, Italy Wednesday, 14 November 2018 Prince Narula & Yuvika Chaudhary Thursday, 11 October 2018 Sumit Vyas & Ekta Kaul Saturday, 15 September 2018 Mahaakshay Chakraborty & Madalsa Sharma Tuesday, 10 July 2018 Chaitanya Sharma & Shweta Tripathi Goa, India Friday, 29 June 2018 Abhinav Shukla & Rubina Dilaik Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India Thursday, 21 June 2018 Himesh Reshammiya & Sonia Kapoor Saturday, 12 May 2018 Angad Bedi & Neha Dhupia New Delhi, India Thursday, 10 May 2018 Anand Ahuja & Sonam Kapoor Mumbai, India Tuesday, 8 May 2018 Ataul Haque &
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When is Armed Forces Flag Day or Flag Day of India observed?

Q: When is Armed Forces Flag day or Flag  Day of India observed? A: 7th December Trivia: The Armed Forces Flag Day or the Flag Day of India is a day dedicated to India towards the collection of funds from people of India for the welfare of the Indian Armed Forces personnel. It has been observed annually in India on December 7 since 1949. 
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OpenAI o1: A Leap Forward in AI Reasoning and Problem-Solving

OpenAI recently introduced its latest series of AI models, known as OpenAI o1 , which represents a significant leap forward in the field of artificial intelligence. Designed to enhance the model's reasoning and problem-solving capabilities, OpenAI o1 models are built to think more deeply before generating responses. This deliberate "thinking time" allows them to tackle complex tasks in fields such as science, coding, and mathematics with remarkable accuracy. OpenAI o1 One of the standout achievements of OpenAI o1 is its performance on competitive programming challenges. The model ranks in the 89th percentile  on Codeforces , a platform widely used for coding competitions. This ranking demonstrates the model's proficiency in handling algorithmic and computational problems—often considered one of the toughest aspects of AI development. In mathematics, OpenAI o1 has also proven to be a powerhouse. The model places among the top 500 students in the USA Math Olympiad quali
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Prafulla Dhariwal: The Visionary Behind GPT-4o

Unveiling the Genius Behind OpenAI's Latest Breakthrough Prafulla Dhariwal When OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared, "GPT-4o would not have happened without Prafulla Dhariwal ," the tech world buzzed with curiosity.  Who is this enigmatic figure behind the groundbreaking ChatGPT-4o (with the 'o' signifying Omni)? Let's delve into the story of Prafulla Dhariwala, the mastermind who reshaped the landscape of artificial intelligence. The Truffle with a 'P' Prafulla Dhariwal introduces himself with a playful twist: "My name sounds like a truffle but with a P." His whimsical self-description belies the immense impact he has had on the field of AI. A native of Pune, India, Dhariwal's journey from research intern to leading the Omni team at OpenAI is nothing short of remarkable. The Birth of GPT-4o GPT-4o, the first model to emerge from the Omni team, represents OpenAI's pioneering foray into natively full multimodal AI. Prafulla's vision, ta
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Quiz questions on Indian railways

Q: Who launched the Unreserved Mobile Ticketing facility (UTS) on mobile? A: The Ministry of Railways  Trivia: Tickets can be booked by UTS Mobile app or through this link  https://www.utsonmobile.indianrail.gov.in Q: Who was the first Railway Minister of Independent India? A: John Mathai  
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Know about youngest elected Member of Parliament Chandrani Murmu

Chandrani Murmu (born: 16th June 1993), from Keonjhar, Odisha made history after winning the Lok Sabha seat from Keonjhar in Odisha. She became the youngest Member of Parliament (MP) at the age of 25 years and 11 months. Member of Parliament Chandrani Murmu Murmu hails from Tikargumura village in Keonjhar district was fielded as a candidate by Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal (BJD). She defeated two-time BJP's MP Ananta Nayak by a margin of 67,822 votes to win the Keonjhar Lok Sabha seat. Murmu completed her schooling from NS Police high school in Keonjhar and from Naidu classes in Bhubaneswar. She has also obtained a B.Tech degree from SOA University. Chandrani's father, Sanjiv Murmu, is a government employee and mother Urbashi Soren a housewife.
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From Army Aspirant to World Champion: Parvej Khan Makes History in the USA

The sporting world witnessed a remarkable feat recently, not from a seasoned Olympian, but from a 19-year-old with a unique story. Parvej Khan, a young athlete from Nooh, Haryana, defied expectations by conquering the gruelling 1500m race at the 2024 SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championship in Louisiana, USA. This victory marks not only a personal triumph for Parvej but also highlights the instrumental role of the Indian Armed Forces in nurturing future sporting talents. Parvej Khan Parvej's journey began with a burning ambition to serve his nation. He embarked on a running regime to prepare for the rigorous Indian Army recruitment process. However, his exceptional talent couldn't remain confined to training grounds. Parvej's natural abilities soon propelled him to the national athletic scene, drawing parallels to the meteoric rise of Neeraj Chopra, another Indian athlete who honed his skills while serving in the Indian Army. Recognizing Parvej's potential, the Indian N
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Some random clicks of New Delhi and Noida

Akshardham New Delhi Dr Mrs P Sharma, Bhangel, Dadri road, Noida Red fort, New Delhi, India
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10th June - A Day in the life of India

Learn about the importance of 10th June in the history of India. Major historical events, Famous Birthdays and death anniversaries on this day. 10th June in the history of India Famous Birthdays on June 10 2019 - Miraya Takhtani, daughter of actor Esha Deol Takhtani and Bharat Takhtani. 1960 – Nandamuri Balakrishna, Indian film actor and politician 1938 – Rahul Bajaj, Indian businessman and politician 1938 – Vasanti N. Bhat-Nayak, Indian mathematician and academic (d. 2009) Death Anniversaries on June 10 1955 – Margaret Abbott, Indian-American golfer (b. 1876)
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