Time for digital “nakabandi”

Source-This post on Time for digital “nakabandi” has been created based on the article “ Nakabandi safeguard needed for Digital India” published in “The Hindustan Times” on 23 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3-, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its prevention. Context– CERT-In, along… Continue reading Time for digital “nakabandi”

States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC

Source-This post on States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC is based on the article “Go by dictionary definition of forest as per ’96 judgment: SC” published in “Hindustan Times” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently issued an interim order directing States and Union Territories to… Continue reading States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC

2024 is the International Year Of Camelids

Source– This post is based on the article “Why UN has declared 2024 the International Year Of Camelids” published in “Hindustan Times” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? The United Nations has named 2024 the International Year of Camelids to emphasize their vital role in the lives of global communities. What is the… Continue reading 2024 is the International Year Of Camelids

Navy gets delivery of Imphal, its first warship with separate living spaces for women sailors

Source: The post is based on the article “Navy gets delivery of Imphal, its first warship with separate living spaces for women sailors” published in “Hindustan Times” on 23rd October 2023 What is the News? The Indian Navy has received its latest stealth destroyer named INS Imphal. What is INS Imphal? INS Imphal is the… Continue reading Navy gets delivery of Imphal, its first warship with separate living spaces for women sailors

New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram

Source: The post is based on the article “New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram” published in “Hindustan Times” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have discovered a new species of toads named Bufoides bhupathyi. Note: Toad is a common name for certain frogs.They are characterized by dry, leathery… Continue reading New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram

What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?” published in “Hindustan Times” on 11th October 2023 What is the News? Health experts have revealed all about Hemochromatosis or ‘bronze diabetes’. What is Hemochromatosis? Hemochromatosis is a disorder associated with deposits of excess iron that… Continue reading What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?

All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector

Source: The post is based on the article “All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector”  published in Hindustan Times on 21st September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bima Sugam?3 Who will own the Bima Sugam platform?4 What are the benefits of the Bima Sugam platform?  What is the… Continue reading All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector

Five Eyes intelligence alliance backs Canada probe in Nijjar killing: What is it

Source: The post is based on the article “Five Eyes intelligence alliance backs Canada probe in Nijjar killing: What is it”  published in Hindustan Times on 19th September 2023 What is the News? Canada’s charge about India’s involvement in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was backed by the Five Eyes intelligence alliance.… Continue reading Five Eyes intelligence alliance backs Canada probe in Nijjar killing: What is it

Advanced landing systems

Source: The post is based on the article “Advanced landing systems cut flight delays, but come at a cost” published in “The Hindu” on 4th March 2024 What is the News? Recent flight delays in India due to adverse weather conditions have raised concerns about the adequacy of existing Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) and the… Continue reading Advanced landing systems

New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats

Source: The post is based on the article “New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats”  published in Hindustan Times on 25th August 2023 What is the News? A team of researchers has recently discovered a new genus and species of colubrid snakes in Western Ghats. They have named it ‘Sahyadriophis uttaraghati’. What is… Continue reading New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats

Blog
Academy
Community