Smishing : Threat In today’s digital age poses a real and growing threat. Smishing is a form of phishing that targets individuals through text messages or SMS. It is just like phishing emails, smishing messages aim to trick you into divulging personal information or downloading malware onto your device. It is done in through Scammers […]
Category: Current Affairs
Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana
Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana: The Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship inaugurated the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana, in Sambalpur, Odisha. Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana is tailored specifically for beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi scheme, this unique National Entrepreneurship Development Project underscores the government’s steadfast commitment to nurturing job providers across the nation. […]
Flood Management And Border Areas Programme
Flood Management And Border Areas Programme: The Union Cabinet approved the proposal of Department of Water Resources, RD & GR for the continuation of “Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)” with a total outlay of Rs. 4,100 crores for a period of 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26 Flood Management and Border Areas Programme […]
Ban On Sale And Production Of Cotton Candy
Ban On Sale And Production Of Cotton Candy: The Tamil Nadu government banned the sale and production of cotton candy in the state after it was found that the chemical Rhodamine-B was being used for making it. Rhodamine-B is a water-soluble chemical compound. While it appears green in powder form, it turns vivid fluorescent pink […]
IBSA Fund : India Contribution
IBSA Fund : India Contribution India has contributed USD 1 million to a fund established by India, Brazil and South Africa. IBSA Fund was established in 2004 and became operational in 2006. The IBSA countries – India, Brazil and South Africa – each contribute one million dollars annually to the Fund in a spirit of […]
Raisina Dialogue : 9th Edition
Raisina Dialogue : 9th Edition The ninth edition of the Raisina Dialogue will be held from February 21 to 23rd in New Delhi. Raisina Dialogue is an annual conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, which aims to address the most challenging issues faced by the world. It is held annually since 2016 in New Delhi. The […]
Global Initiative On Digital Health
Global Initiative On Digital Health: Achieving one of the three priority areas agreed upon during India’s G20 presidency in 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently launched the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) virtually. Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) is a WHO-managed network aiming to amplify and align resources toward country-led digital health […]
Asia And The Pacific SDG Progress Report 2024
Asia And The Pacific SDG Progress Report 2024: The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) published the Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2024. This report focuses on success stories, trends, and the distinct challenges encountered in various parts of the region in striving towards the SDGs. The […]
Cervical Cancer : Experts View
Cervical Cancer : Experts View Experts have raised the need to conduct more screening test to detect cervical cancer among women along with vaccine drive for girls. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during the presentation of the interim Budget that the government plans to encourage vaccination against cervical cancer for girls aged nine to […]
Maritime Transport 2023 : Review
Maritime Transport 2023 : Review The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released the Review of Maritime Transport 2023, highlighting the Issue of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from International Shipping and Challenges in Decarbonization. Highlights of the Review: GHG emissions from international shipping were 20% higher in 2023 compared to a decade […]
