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India abstains from voting on U.N. resolution on Israel Subject: International Relations Context: India abstained in the U.N. General Assembly on a resolution that asked the International Court of Justice for its opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s “prolonged occupation” and annexation of the Palestinian territory. More about the news: The resolution […]
Most Union government offices likely to go fully digital Subject: Science and Technology Context: Several security measures put in place to avoid any cybersecurity incidents such as recent ransomware attack at AIIMS Delhi. About e-office: E-Office is designed and developed by National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MEITY). E-Office is […]
SEBI Subject :Economy Context: SEBI suggested various steps to strengthen the capital market. Details: ISEBI asked stock exchanges to set up an Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform. It will give investors an opportunity to cancel pending orders in case of disruption of trading services. SEBI also decided to amend regulations to strengthen […]
Leveraging voice technology to combat cyber-fraud Subject :Science and Technology Cyber-fraud: It is a situation in which someone uses the internet to get money, goods, etc. from people illegally by tricking them: Not only does cyber fraud inflict losses on the cardholders, but also the merchants, merchants’ banks, and card issuers. Cyber frauds […]
Remote voting for migrants proposal: What are RVMs, how they will work Subject :Polity Context: The Election Commission spelled out its plan in a letter to political parties on December 28, asking them to attend a demonstration of the prototype Remote Voting Machine (RVM). Remote Voting Machine (RVM): Working with the Electronics Corporation […]
Italy puts curbs on sea rescue ops for migrants: What the new rules say Subject :International Relations Context: Italy approved a cabinet decree which imposes tougher rules on charity ships that rescue migrants at sea. These rules will make it harder for such ships to rescue as many migrants as possible – with […]
Basmati rice: the new authenticity rules aiming to remove sub-standard varieties from the market Subject : Agriculture Context: Nearly three-quarters of the world’s basmati is produced in India, and the UK buys three per cent of it — plus substantial amounts from the second-largest producer, Pakistan. New rules are being introduced at the […]
Bengal green activist urges PM Modi to save country’s oldest botanical garden from Ganga erosion Subject : Environment Context: The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanic Garden in Howrah has been highly impacted on its eastern fringe due to erosion by the Ganga River. About Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanic Garden: The Acharya Jagadish […]
Small Savings Schemes Subject :Economy Context: With inflation averaging at more than 6% through 2022 and interest rates rising, there is an economic rationale for returns on small savings instruments such as the Public Provident Fund (PPF) to be raised for the first quarter of 2023, but the government may opt to maintain […]
Karnataka carves out separate categories for Veerashaivas, Vokkaligas Subject :Polity Context: With pressure mounting for higher reservation in education and employment from politically influential Panchamasali (Veerashaiva Lingayat subsect) and Vokkaligas, the Karnataka government on Thursday decided to create separate OBC reservation categories. More about news: The Cabinet, which met in Belagavi on Thursday, […]