SIM Swapping Scam: Google Fi wireless has introduced a security feature called ‘Number Lock’. This new feature empowers users to take control and prevent a growing cybersecurity threat – SIM swapping. It occurs when a malicious actor convinces your carrier to transfer your phone number to a new SIM card in their possession. This can […]
Month: July 2024
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 15th July 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 15th July 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Banking Current Affairs : 15th July 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 15th July 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Natural Farming (APCNF) program: The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) program, led by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has been awarded the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2024. Mount Kinabalu: International mountaineer Nitish Singh left […]
Mahabodhi Temple Complex
Mahabodhi Temple Complex: A geospatial analysis utilising satellite images and ground surveys has found evidence of the presence of “huge architectural wealth” buried in the Mahabodhi temple complex and its surroundings in Bihar’s Bodh Gaya. Mahabodhi Temple Complex is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, marking the […]
Upper Siang Hydropower Project
Upper Siang Hydropower Project: Locals are protesting against the Upper Siang hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh. Upper Siang Hydropower Project is a proposed 11,000-megawatthydropower project on the Siang River in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The Brahmaputra River, which in Arunachal Pradesh is known as the Siang River. The area is predominantly inhabited […]
NASA’s CHAPEA Project
NASA’s CHAPEA Project: After a year-long simulated Mars mission as part of the CHAPEA project, a NASA crew emerged from their 17,000 sq ft habitat at Johnson Space Centre. Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) is a series of analog missions conducted by NASA that will simulate year-long stays on the surface of Mars. […]
Rosewood Tree : Guidelines
Rosewood Tree : Guidelines The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has issued guidelines for its members involved in the sustainable harvest and trade of rosewood specimens. Rosewood is a commercial term encompassing a wide range of tropical hardwoods in the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family It is native to […]
National One Health Mission : Meeting
National One Health Mission : Meeting The Union Health Minister chaired the first executive committee meeting of the National One Health Mission. The National One Health Mission was approved by the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) in 2022. The mission aims to coordinate across ministries in achieving overall pandemic preparedness […]
Vizhinjam International Seaport : First Cargo Ship
Vizhinjam International Seaport : First Cargo Ship Kerala Chief Minister officially welcomed the first cargo ship, the Chinese vessel ‘San Fernando,’ at the Vizhinjam International Sea Port. Developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), this marks the beginning of operations for India’s largest deep-water trans-shipment port. The port is constructed under a […]
e-Office
e-Office: The Indian government is set to implement the e-office system in 133 attached and subordinate offices, as well as autonomous bodies. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) will lead this initiative with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) serving as the knowledge partner. A mission mode project under the National e-Governance Program, […]
