Place In News: Norway | Current Affairs | Vision IAS

Upgrade to Premium Today

Start Now
MENU
Home
Quick Links

High-quality MCQs and Mains Answer Writing to sharpen skills and reinforce learning every day.

Watch explainer and thematic concept-building videos under initiatives like Deep Dive, Master Classes, etc., on important UPSC topics.

A short, intensive, and exam-focused programme, insights from the Economic Survey, Union Budget, and UPSC current affairs.

ESC

In Summary

  • Norway announced a near-ban on Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in elementary schools.
  • Norway is located in Northern Europe, sharing borders with Sweden, Finland, and Russia.
  • Geographically, Norway is mountainous with an indented coastline featuring fjords, rivers, and lakes.

In Summary

Norway (Capital: Oslo)

Norway has announced a near-ban on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in elementary schools.

Political Features

  • Location: Northern Europe; occupies the western half of the Scandinavian peninsula.
  • Neighboring countries: Sweden (east), Finland (northeast), and Russia (far northeast).
  • Maritime Borders: Barents Sea (north), Norwegian Sea (west), North Sea (southwest), and the Skagerrak strait (south).

Geographical Features

  • About two-thirds of Norway is mountainous, and much of its indented coastline, carved by deep glacial fjords.
  • Major waterbodies: The Glomma (longest river), Lake Mjøsa (largest lake), and the Sognefjord (the country's longest and deepest fjord).
Tags:
Watch Video News Today

Explore Related Content

Discover more articles, videos, and terms related to this topic

RELATED VIDEOS

1
News Today (Dec 08-09, 2024)

News Today (Dec 08-09, 2024)

YouTube HD

RELATED TERMS

2

Glacial Fjords

Glacial fjords are long, narrow inlets with steep sides or cliffs, created by glacial erosion. They are a significant geographical feature of Norway, indicating past glaciation and impacting coastal landscapes and ecosystems. This term is relevant for UPSC Geography.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

A field of computer science that focuses on creating systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, decision-making, and perception.

Title is required. Maximum 500 characters.

Search Notes

Filter Notes

Loading your notes...
Searching your notes...
Loading more notes...
You've reached the end of your notes

No notes yet

Create your first note to get started.

No notes found

Try adjusting your search criteria or clear the search.

Saving...
Saved

Please select a subject.

Referenced Articles

linked

No references added yet