Storm Shadow Missile: British-made Storm Shadow missiles were recently used in a Ukrainian strike that damaged a Russian submarine and ship at a major naval port in Crimea. Storm Shadow Missile is a long-range cruise missile with stealth capabilities jointly developed by the UK and France. The missile is intended to strike high-value stationary assets […]
Category: Current Affairs
Discontinuation Of I-CRR : RBI
Discontinuation Of I-CRR : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that it would discontinue the Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR) in a phased manner. The central bank will release the amount that banks have maintained under I-CRR in stages. The discontinuation of the I-CRR will be implemented in stages to ensure a smooth […]
Leopard Sterilisation
Leopard Sterilisation: The Maharashtra Government has decided to sterilize Leopards for the sustainable management of population for leopards in the State. Gujarat’s forest department has also proposed sterilisation of leopards, especially in and around Gir National Park. In 2019-20 alone, Maharashtra saw 58 human deaths due to leopards—over half the 97 casualties in 2010-18. Maharashtra […]
Cybercrime Investigation Tool
Cybercrime Investigation Tool: A new cybercrime investigation tool has been developed to track cyberattacks that target humans, such as insurance fraud and online matrimonial fraud. This tool, known as the TTP (tactics, techniques, and procedures)-based cybercrime investigation framework, aids in tracking and categorizing cybercrimes. It identifies the chain of evidence required to solve a case […]
OIML (International Organisation of Legal Metrology) Certificates
OIML (International Organisation of Legal Metrology) Certificates: India has become the 13th country in the world that issue Internationally Accepted OIML (International Organisation of Legal Metrology) Certificates. OIML (International Organisation of Legal Metrology) Certificates:- OIML (International Organisation of Legal Metrology) is a renowned international standard-setting body in the field of legal metrology. Established: 1955. HQ: […]
National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) Portal
National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) Portal: The Chief Justice of India announced the onboarding of the Supreme Court on the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) in open court. The NJDG portal is a national repository of data relating to cases instituted, pending and disposed of by the courts across the length and breadth of the […]
DiCRA Platform
DiCRA Platform: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-create data-driven digital public good, which includes DiCRA. Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture (DiCRA) is a collaborative digital public good which provides open access to key geospatial datasets pertinent […]
18th East Asia Summit
18th East Asia Summit: Prime Minister attended the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS) was held in Jakarta. 18th East Asia Summit (EAS): At the 18th EAS, the Leaders’ Declaration on ASEAN as an Epicentrum of Growth was adopted. It was discussed on building resilience against emerging challenges and future shocks through cooperation on enhancing energy […]
iGOT Karmayogi Platform
iGOT Karmayogi Platform: The iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform, in partnership with NITI Aayog, has introduced a new collection dedicated to the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP). This initiative aims to enhance the competencies of 5,000 Block-level officials in 500 identified Blocks, helping them perform their duties effectively in under-served areas. The curated module includes ten courses […]
Sago : GI Tag
Salem sago : GI Tag The Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been granted to Salem Sago (Javvarisi), which is expected to facilitate its entry into the international market. Sago (also called Sabu dana) is a pearl-white product made from raw tapiocas, appearing as small hard globules or pearls. Tapioca cultivation is significant in Tamil Nadu. […]
