Digital financial frauds in India: a call for improved investigation strategies Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computers Context: A recent report by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre revealed that digital financial frauds accounted for a staggering ₹1.25 lakh crore over the last three years. More on news: Cybercrime […]
IAU approves ‘Statio Shiv Shakti’ as name for Chandrayaan-3 landing site Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: The International Astronomical Union (IAU) working group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name ‘Statio Shiv Shakti’ for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander. The approval was given on March 19, 2024. […]
Ukraine says it hit two Russian warships in strikes on Crimea Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The defense forces of Ukraine successfully hit the Azov and Yamal large landing ships, a communications center and also several infrastructure facilities of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. More on news: Moscow-installed officials in the […]
Chad junta’s main opponents barred from presidential vote Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Authorities in Chad said on March 24 they had barred 10 candidates, including two fierce opponents of the military regime, from standing in the presidential election on May 6. More on news: The constitutional court said the candidates’ […]
Agnikul’s maiden test launch of Agnibaan Sorted mission postponed Subject: Science and tech Section: Space Context: The Agnibaan SOrTeD (Suborbital Tech Demonstrator) was scheduled for a test-fire on Friday from a dedicated launch pad at Sriharikota. More on news: The much-anticipated launch of the Agnibaan SOrTeD rocket by Chennai-based space startup Agnikul Cosmos […]
Dispersal out of Africa may have occurred during arid period Subject: History Section: Msc Why in news: Recent Study Published in the Journal Nature suggest the most recent widespread migration of human out of Africa takes place less than 1,00,000 years, may have taken place during Arid period following Toba super volcano eruption […]
Anaemia prevalence in eight states found to be overstated Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Why in news: Study across 8 states found that prevalence of Anaemia has been overestimated by previous National family Health survey (NFHS-5) More about News: NFHS Survey measured the hemoglobin using finger prick based capillary blood, these methods […]
Activist write to pm highlighting shortage of vital anti-TB drug Subject: Science and tech Section: Health About the news:Activist, Public health experts and survivors wrote a letter PM ahead of World tuberculosis day (24th March) request urgent intervention to address the shortage of Anti-TB Drug Letter also highlight shortage of drug essential for […]
Operation Sankalp Subject: IR Section: Places in news Why in news: Operation Sankalp in the Gulf of Aden completed 100 days, which involve deployment of 5000 person ,21 ships and 900 hour of maritime surveillance aircraft It also involve 40 hour of operation by destroyer INS Kolkata to secure Vessel Ruen and forced […]