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Self-supervised learning

Self-supervised learning is machine learning technique to label the unlabeled or unsupervised data.



To understand the complete machine learning read following articles also.

- https://rashidjorvee.blogspot.com/2024/09/supervised-learning.html

- https://rashidjorvee.blogspot.com/2024/09/unsupervised-learning.html

- https://rashidjorvee.blogspot.com/2024/09/self-supervised-learning.html

Some of the Intretsing facts about Switzerland

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Switzerland is a fascinating country with many unique and interesting facts. Here are some highlights:

  1. Four Official Languages: Switzerland has four national languages, German, French, Italian, and Romansh. This linguistic diversity reflects the country's cultural diversity and makes it one of the most multilingual nations in the world.
  2. Neutrality: Switzerland is famous for its policy of neutrality, which has been maintained since the early 19th century. The country has not participated in any military conflict since 1815 and hosts numerous international organizations, including the United Nations in Geneva.
  3. High Quality of Life: Switzerland consistently ranks among the countries with the highest quality of life. It boasts excellent healthcare, a strong economy, low crime rates, and stunning natural landscapes.
  4. Alpine Paradise: The Swiss Alps are renowned for their breathtaking beauty and are a popular destination for skiing, hiking, and mountaineering. The Matterhorn, one of the most iconic mountains in the Alps, is located here.
  5. Innovative Country: Switzerland is known for its innovation and has been ranked as one of the world's most innovative countries. It has a high concentration of Nobel Prize winners and is home to the world-renowned research center CERN, where the Large Hadron Collider is located.
  6. High Cost of Living: While Switzerland offers a high quality of life, it is also one of the most expensive countries in the world. Cities like Zurich and Geneva regularly feature on lists of the world's most expensive cities.
  7. Swiss Watches: Switzerland is synonymous with high-quality watchmaking. Brands like Rolex, Omega, and Patek Philippe are known worldwide for their precision, craftsmanship, and luxury.
  8. Swiss Chocolate: Switzerland is famous for its delicious chocolate. The country has one of the highest rates of chocolate consumption per capita, and Swiss chocolate brands like Lindt and Toblerone are popular around the globe.
  9. Direct Democracy: Switzerland practices direct democracy, which allows citizens to participate in decision-making through referendums and initiatives. This system gives Swiss citizens a direct say in their country's laws and policies.
  10. Banking Secrecy: Switzerland is known for its banking industry and the secrecy laws that have traditionally protected the identities of account holders. Although some secrecy laws have been relaxed in recent years due to international pressure, Swiss banks remain an integral part of the global financial system.
  11. Fountain of Europe: Switzerland is sometimes called the "Fountain of Europe" because it is the source of several major European rivers, including the Rhine, the Rhône, and the Inn (a tributary of the Danube).
  12. Environmental Consciousness: The Swiss are highly environmentally conscious, with extensive recycling programs, widespread use of public transport, and a strong commitment to renewable energy and sustainable living.

These facts highlight Switzerland's unique blend of cultural diversity, political stability, natural beauty, and innovation, making it a truly distinctive country in Europe and the world.


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What are the key features of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024?

The key features of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 are: 

1. Renaming the Waqf Act, 1995: The Act has been renamed to the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act, 1995, to reflect its broader objective of improving the management and efficiency of Waqf boards and properties, emphasising empowerment and development along with effective administration. 

2. Formation of Waqf: The Act allows waqf to be formed by: (i) declaration, (ii) recognition based on long-term use (waqf by user), or (iii) endowment when the line of succession ends (waqf-alal-aulad). 

 • The Bill states that only a person practicing Islam for at least five years may declare a waqf. It clarifies that the person must own the property being declared. 

 • It removes waqf by user, where properties could be deemed as waqf based solely on prolonged use for religious purposes. 

 • It also adds that waqf-alal-aulad must not result in denial of inheritance rights to the donor’s heir including women heirs. 

3. Government property as Waqf: The Bill states that any government property identified as waqf will cease to be so. The Collector of the area will determine ownership in case of uncertainty, and submit a report to the state government. If deemed a government property, he will update the revenue records. 

4. Power to determine if a property is waqf: The Act empowers the Waqf Board to inquire and determine if a property is waqf. The Bill removes this provision. 

5. Survey of waqf: The Act provides for appointment of a Survey Commissioner and additional commissioners to survey waqf. The Bill instead empowers Collectors to do the survey. Pending surveys will be conducted as per the state revenue laws. 

6. Central Waqf Council: The Act constitutes the Central Waqf Council to advise the central and state governments and Waqf Boards. The Union Minister in-charge of Waqf is the ex-officio chairperson of the Council. The Act requires that all Council members be Muslims, and at least two must be women. The Bill instead provides that two members must be non-Muslims. MPs, former judges, and eminent persons appointed to the Council as per the Act need not be Muslims. The following members must be Muslims: 

 (i) representatives of Muslim organisations, 

 (ii) scholars in Islamic law, and 

 (iii) chairpersons of Waqf Boards. 

Of the Muslim members, two must be women. 

7. Waqf Boards: The Act provides for election of up to two members each from electoral colleges of Muslim: (i) MPs, (ii) MLAs and MLCs, and (iii) Bar Council members, from the state to the Board. The Bill instead empowers the state government to nominate one person from each of the above background to the Board. They need not be Muslims. It adds that the Board must have: 

 (i) two non-Muslim members. and 

 (ii) at least one member each from Shias, Sunnis, and Backward classes of Muslims. It must also have one member each from Bohra and Agakhani communities if they have waqf in the state. The Act provides that at least two members must be women. The Bill states that two Muslim members must be women. 

8. Composition of Tribunals: The Act requires states to constitute Tribunals to address disputes over waqf. The Chairman of these Tribunals must be a Judge of the rank equivalent to a Class-1, District, Sessions, or Civil Judge. Other members include:

 (i) a state officer equal to an Additional District Magistrate, and

 (ii) a person knowledgeable in Muslim law and jurisprudence. 

The Bill removes the latter from the Tribunal. It instead provides the following as members:

 (i) a current or former District Court judge as its chairman, and

 (ii) a current or former officer of the rank joint secretary to the state government. 

9. Appeal on orders of Tribunals: Under the Act, decisions of the Tribunal are final and appeals against its decisions in Courts are prohibited. The High Court can consider matters on its own accord, on an application by the Board, or an aggrieved party. The Bill omits provisions deeming finality to Tribunal’s decisions. Tribunal’s orders may be appealed in the High Court within 90 days. 

10. Powers of the Central Government: The Bill empowers the central government to make rules regarding: 

 (i) registration,

 (ii) publication of accounts of waqf, and

 (iii) publication of proceedings of waqf Boards. Under the Act, state government may get the accounts of waqfs audited at any point. 

The Bill empowers the central government to get these audited by the CAG or a designated officer. 

11. Waqf Boards for Bohra and Agakhani: The Act allows establishing separate Waqf Boards for Sunni and Shia sects if Shia waqf constitute more than 15% of all waqf properties or waqf income in the state. The Bill also allows separate waqf boards for Aghakhani and Bohra sects.


Issues in Waqf Amendment Bill 2024

1. As mentioned in #2, recognition by long term use and waqf alal aulad both the conditioned are misleading and invalid.

2. As mentioned in #3, govt property as waqf, its is waqf and only waqf, once waqf it can't revocked. Here govt want to take ownership of the properties on which some the govt institution are running on waqf property.

3. As mentioned in #4 or #5, current biased administration of India, cant inquire fair and do justice with Muslims. Taking power from Waqf is like making waqf disabled, so govt can easily rule and take control on the properties.

4.  As mentioned in #6 why a non-muslim will be the member of the waqf, what is his role here? Does Hindus or Christains or Sikh allow Muslims to be part of their religious committee?


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