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Ransomware attack hit key defence unit last year: DoPT Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computers Context: Recently, the 2023-24 annual report of the Department of Personnel Training (DoPT) was published. Details of the report: The report mentions that in 2023, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigated several complex cybercrimes with […]
New guidelines for treatment of Type 2 diabetes from International Diabetes Federation soon Sub : Sci Sec: Health New IDF Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes: The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is preparing new global guidelines for managing Type 2 diabetes, which will be officially launched at the World Congress in Bangkok in April […]
Lead in turmeric more than 200 times the limit in parts of India: Study Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Lead levels in turmeric sold in India, Nepal and Pakistan were several times higher than the regulatory limit, according to a new study. Samples from India’s Patna, and Pakistan’s Karachi and Peshawar had lead levels […]
CCI Investigation Finds Zomato and Swiggy in Breach of Antitrust Laws Sub: Eco Sec: National income and Indian economy Overview: India’s Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigation has found that food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy violated competition laws. The investigation began in 2022 after a complaint by the National Restaurant Association of […]
Philippines President Marcos Jr. signs laws to demarcate South China Sea territories Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two significant laws that reinforce the country’s territorial claims and maritime rights in the South China Sea. The laws are: Philippine Maritime Zones Act: Establishes and affirms the […]
How Röntgen accidentally discovered x-rays & changed the world Sub : Sci Sec : Msc Context: In 1895, while studying how cathode ray tubes emit light, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen noticed a fluorescent screen glowing mysteriously, despite being too far from the tube. This led to his discovery of X-rays, a new form of […]
India sends Letter of Intent to host 2036 Games Sub : IR Sec : Int org Context: India has taken the first step in its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics by submitting a Letter of Intent to the Future Hosts Commission (FHC) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The push for […]
Lokpal Seeks Explanation from SEBI Chief Amid Conflict-of-Interest Allegations Sub: Polity Sec: National body Why in News The Lokpal of India has recently requested a response from Madhabi Puri Buch, the chief of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), regarding allegations of a potential conflict of interest. This request follows a […]
Supreme Court’s Historic Verdict on AMU’s Minority Status Sub :Polity Sec : Constitution Why in News The Supreme Court of India recently overturned its 1967 decision regarding Aligarh Muslim University’s (AMU) minority status. This verdict, passed by a 4:3 majority from a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice, reinstated AMU’s classification as a […]
Sustainable Cooling Initiatives for Climate Resilience and Global Collaboration Sub: Env Sec: Int conventions Why in News Global warming has intensified the demand for sustainable cooling solutions, which are vital for vulnerable populations worldwide. On September 21, 2024, the Quad nations (Australia, India, Japan, and the United States) issued the Wilmington Declaration, emphasizing […]