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Pegasus spyware Subject: Science and Technology Context: One of the worrying aspects of the Pegasus spyware is how it has evolved from its earlier spear-phishing methods using text links or messages to ‘zero-click’ attacks which do not require any action from the phone’s user. Concept: A “zero-day exploit” is a completely unknown vulnerability, […]
Deep fake Subject: Science and Tech Context: In a new documentary, Roadrunner, about the life and tragic death of Anthony Bourdain, there are a few lines of dialogue in Bourdain’s voice that he might not have ever said out loud. Concept: Deep fake technology can seamlessly stitch anyone in the world into a video or […]
Tipu Sultan Subject: History Context: Nearly 1,000 km from where he once ruled, Mysore King Tipu Sultan is at the centre of controversy in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation over attempts to name a garden after him in Govandi, a suburb in Eastern Mumbai. A look at the genesis of the controversy and more. Concept: Tipu […]
Floods in Germany Subject: Geography Context: Over a hundred people have died and several people remain missing as a result of flooding in Germany caused by unprecedented rainfall, which is being referred to as the worst such event that the country has witnessed in nearly a century. Concept: Floods in Germany caused by […]
Forex reserves Subject: Economy Context: The country’s forex reserves jumped substantially by $5.942 billion to touch a life-time high of $507.644 billion in the week to June 12, helped by a significant jump in foreign currency assets (FCA), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed. Concept: The foreign exchange reserves had crossed […]
APEC Subject: International Affairs Context: APEC leaders pledge to focus on COVID-19 vaccines efforts to fight pandemic Concept: Leaders of the Asia-Pacific trade group APEC, have pledged to work to expand sharing and manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines to fight the global pandemic. They would encourage the voluntary transfer of vaccine production technologies on […]
Live-streaming court proceedings crucial for dissemination of information: CJI Subject: Governance Context: Formalising live-streaming of court proceedings is crucial for dissemination of information. The spread of information is sacrosanct to free speech, Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana said. Concept: Background Recently, the Supreme Court has released the Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming […]
Indian Navy receives first two 24 MH-60R helicopters from US Subject: Defence Context: The United States Navy has handed over the first two Sikorsky MH-60R multi-role helicopters to the Indian Navy at Naval Air Station in North Island, San Diego on Friday. Concept: The Indian Navy is procuring 24 MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters […]
Congress demands probe after CAG flags irregularities in BharatNet project Subject: Economy Context: Flagging a preliminary report by the Comptroller Auditor General of India (CAG), the Congress on Saturday claimed that large scale corruption is the primary reason for shunting out Ravi Shankar Prasad from the Ministry. Concept: About BharatNet: BharatNet Project was […]
Odisha Lokayukta sends notice to officials over alleged encroachment by institute Subject: Polity Context: The Odisha Lokayukta has issued notices to the State Chief Secretary and Director of Estate in connection with an alleged encroachment of 12 acres of prime land by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Training. Concept: About Lokayukta The Lokayukta […]