Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), a specialized intelligence agency, has informed government entities, that they were targeted by the Raccoon Stealer malware. It retrieves sensitive data from infected machines. The malware is usually delivered through email and is available as Malware-as-a-service (MaaS). Description of terms …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: The Print Context: The black panther was rescued and will be released into the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary in South Goa
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: World Energy Transitions: Outlook 2023 (report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)) states that the world is still “off-track” and falls short of the 1.5°C pathway. Key recommendations: Net-zero commitments must be embedded in legislation and translated into implementation plans. Every investment and planning decision should …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Government said that over 1 lakh 60,000 farmers have received benefits during the Biotech-KISAN scheme in the last one year. About Biotech – KISAN:
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: The Hindu Context: The Union Minister of Steel and Civil Aviation approved 13 Task Forces for defining the roadmap for ‘Green Steel’. About Green Steel: The term ‘Green Steel’ refers to a steelmaking process that lowers greenhouse gas emissions, cuts costs and improves the quality of steel. Government Initiatives towards Green …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: WTO Context: WTO has recently released this report. Key findings: World merchandise trade will grow slower ( 1.7% in 2023) before picking up to 3.2% in 2024 Risks to global trade: Geopolitical tensions, food insecurity, potential financial instability stemming from monetary policy tightening, and increasing levels of debt …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it will launch a web portal to help beneficiaries retrieve unclaimed deposits. Features of the portal: It will allow users to search for unclaimed deposits across multiple banks, using AI tools to enhance the search results. The portal …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Indian Express Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) approved a framework for an Application Supported by a Blocked Amount (ASBA) like facility being made available to investors for secondary market trading. About ASBA: ASBA stands for Application Supported by Blocked Amount. It is a facility that …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LM, IE Context: Finland became the 31st member of NATO. Also, Britain will become the 12th member to join CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) -the first to join the partnership since its inception. Reasons: About NATO About CPTPP:
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH IAS officer R. Vineel Krishna, Special Secretary to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, recently visited Swabhiman Anchal in Odisha’s Malkangiri district (once a bastion of left-wing extremists (LWEs)). This was Mr Krishna’s first visit to the region after being abducted by armed cadres of the CPI …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Agriculture Source: The Hindu Context: Recently the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was introduced in Lok Sabha. About Aquaculture: Aquaculture refers to the production of aquatic animals and plants under controlled conditions. Government Initiatives Related to Fisheries: Matsya Setu Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF). Blue Revolution Marine …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections Source: PIB Context: As Stand-Up India completes 7 years, the PM acknowledged the role that the initiative has played in empowering the SC/ST communities, women and job creation. The Stand-up India scheme: It aims at promoting entrepreneurship among women and scheduled castes and tribes. …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Source: PIB Context: The MeitY notified amendments to the IT Rules 2021 related to online gaming. What are the Amendments? Proposal on the fact-checking unit: Earlier the Ministry had proposed that …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to the Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources Source: TH Context: The Ministry of Education (MoE) released a pre-draft version of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education and has sought feedback from various stakeholders. Background: As School education is the …
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