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  • India Ransomware Report 2022

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III What is a Ransomware ? What is in the News ? Major Findings of the Report Formal Initiatives to Tackle Cyber threats Practice Questions for Prelims Q. What is the primary goal of ransomware?a) to steal personal informationb) to disrupt computer operationsc) to encrypt files…

  • Pre-draft version of National Curriculum Framework for School Education

    Important for Prelims: Indian polityMains: General Studies Paper II Pre-draft version of National Curriculum Framework for School Education Key Highlights Teachings from Indian History: Curriculum for Secondary Stage: Objectives of this NCF Current Status  Mains Practice Question What are the important provisions of Pre-draft version of National Curriculum Framework for School Education. Chetan Bharat Learning…

  • Marine Protected Areas

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Marine Protected Areas Why MPA ? MPAs current status  Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following is India’s First National Marine Park?a) Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Parkb) Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutchc) Rani Jhansi Marine National Parkd) Gulf of Mannar National Park Ans.…

  • Purchasing Managers’ Index

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News ? Purchasing Managers’ Index Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements with respect to Purchasing Managers Index (PMI):1. PMI is an indicator of manufacturing activity only2. It is a survey based measure that asks the respondents about changes in their perception…

  • Heatwaves

    Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment Mains: General Studies Paper I Heatwaves Casualties were observed from an apparent heat stroke while attending a government award function in Navi Mumbai. This incident highlights the potential risks from heatwaves. What is Heatwave ? Causes of Heatwaves :- Urban Heat island effect  highly urbanized area, with large amounts of concrete, buildings, and asphalt. These…

  • Exercise of Veto in UNSC

    Important for Prelims: International relationsMains: General Studies II NEWS: Exercise of veto in UNSC driven by political considerations and not by moral obligations: India. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/exercise-of-veto-in-unsc-driven-by-political-considerations-and-not-by-moral-obligations-india/article66784711.ece Context: India has stated that the veto power in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is driven by political considerations and not by moral obligations What is Veto Power? The…

  • Tiger Census 2022

    Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment Mains: General Studies I Tiger Census 2022 Project Tiger  Protection Status National Tiger Conservation Authority Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) 1. Environment Protection Act provides for creating the National Tiger Conservation Authority 2. It is a statutory body under the Ministry…

  • Amendments to the Information Technology rules, 2021

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Amendments to the Information Technology rules, 2021 ⦁ The Ministry of Electronics and IT, notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Aim & Objective ⦁ To enforce greater due diligence by online gaming and social media intermediaries in…

  • Quantum Mission

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III What is in the News ? National Quantum Mission Major Themes of this Mission : Other Initiatives for Quantum Technology Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Quantum Communication :1. It uses principles like superposition and entanglement to provide safe communication channels.2. C-DOT…

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