Dogecoin: Just as the virtual currencies Bitcoin and Ethereum have surged in value this week, so has Dogecoin– a cryptocurrency started in 2013 as an internet parody. Based on the “Doge” meme and started as a “fun” alternative to Bitcoin, Dogecoin’s value has risen phenomenally this week and now valued at $34 billion. The digital […]
Category: Current Affairs
State Of World Population Report 2021: UNFPA
State Of World Population Report 2021: The United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) flagship ‘State of World Population Report 2021’ titled ‘My Body is My Own’ was launched. This is the first time a United Nations report has focused on bodily autonomy, defined as the power and agency to make choices about your body without the […]
E-visa For Tourists
E-visa For Tourists: The Union Home Ministry has restored the electronic visa (e-visa) facility for foreigners from 156 countries who intend to visit India for business, conferences, and medical reasons, including for medical attendants. E-visa for tourists is yet to be restored. An e-visa is provided in five categories — tourist, business, conference, medical, and […]
National Internet Exchange Of India (NIXI)
National Internet Exchange Of India (NIXI): Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) inaugurated three initiatives for the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI). IPv6 Expert Panel (IP Guru): IP Guru is a group to extend support to all the Indian entities who are finding it technically challenging to migrate and adopt IPv6. It’s a […]
UN Food Systems Summit 2021
UN Food Systems Summit 2021: India Holds National Dialogue on UN Food Systems Summit 2021. The United Nations Secretary-General has called for the first-ever UN Food Systems Summit to be held in September 2021. It seeks to strategize the actions for positive change in Agri-food systems in the World to realize the vision of the […]
EatSmart Cities Challenge And Transport 4 All Challenge
EatSmart Cities Challenge And Transport 4 All Challenge: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge. The challenges aim at creating an environment of right food practices and habits and to make public transport safe, affordable, comfortable, and reliable. EatSmart Cities Challenge: The EatSmart Cities Challenge […]
What is a Ponzi Scheme?
Ponzi Scheme: Bernie Madoff, the Wall Street financier who was sentenced to 150 years after being convicted for what came to be known as the largest and most devastating Ponzi scheme in financial history, died in the US. A Ponzi scheme is a form of fraud that lures investors and pays profits to earlier investors […]
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) : Recent Changes
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI): Union Home Ministry has clarified that the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) will not be required to register for a fresh OCI card every time a new passport is issued in their name. At present, the OCI card is required to be reissued each time a new passport is issued […]
National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC) : First Meeting
The First Meeting Of The National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC): The first meeting of the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC) was held recently. National Startup Advisory Council constituted by the ‘Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Its role is to advise the Government on measures needed to build a strong ecosystem for […]
Dolphin Census : Final Data
Final Data On The Dolphin Census: Odisha has released the final data on the dolphin census, indicating a spectacular growth in numbers. The population of dolphins in Chilika, India’s largest brackish water lake, and along the Odisha coast has doubled this year (2021) compared with last year. Three species were recorded during the census, with […]
