COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1: One case of the newly emerging COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 and four instances of the LF.7 type have been detected in India, according to Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) data. INSACOG was established by the Government of India in December 2020. It was jointly initiated by the Union Ministry of Health, and the […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder: According to the CDC (USA), the prevalence of autism has risen from 1 in 36 children (2020) to 1 in 31 (2022). Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition caused by differences in brain development, affecting communication, social interaction, behaviour and learning patterns. Symptoms of ASD typically appear before the age […]
National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research : In News
National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research: In News The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) inaugurated “Sagar Bhavan” and “Polar Bhavan” at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa. Established in 1998 as an autonomous R&D institute, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). Formerly known as the National Centre for […]
Financial Fraud Risk Indicator
Financial Fraud Risk Indicator: FRI is a multi-dimensional analytical tool that flags mobile numbers based on their likelihood of being involved in financial fraud. Launched By: Developed and introduced by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications. Objective is to provide advance intelligence to financial institutions and prevent cyber-enabled financial frauds. Key […]
What Is Prostate Cancer?
What Is Prostate Cancer? Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer, drawing global attention to the disease, its symptoms, and treatment options. Prostate cancer arises in the prostate gland, a small organ in men that produces seminal fluid. It is one of the most common cancers in men, […]
Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) Portal
Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) Portal: Telangana has emerged as the top-performing state in India for recovering stolen and lost mobile phones through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. It was developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, to track lost or stolen mobile phones. It acts as a central database […]
WHO Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma
WHO Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma: India has officially received the WHO Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. India is now the third country in WHO South-East Asia Region (after Nepal and Myanmar) to eliminate trachoma. Trachoma is a contagious bacterial eye disease […]
Bengaluru Urban Flooding
Bengaluru Urban Flooding: Bengaluru witnessed over 130 mm rainfall in just 12 hours, leading to severe urban flooding that left 3 dead, 500 homes inundated, and major roads, underpasses, and lakes overwhelmed.Urban flooding refers to the overflow of water in densely built environments due to poor drainage and excessive rainfall. Unlike rural floods, it occurs […]
India’s Spatial Infrastructure for National Security
India’s Spatial Infrastructure for National Security: China’s Beidou satellite navigation system is under scrutiny after reports suggested it may have been used by militants during the Pahalgam terror attack in India, raising serious national security concerns for India. Spatial infrastructure includes satellite-based systems for positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), such as GPS, India’s NavIC, and […]
DoT Launches Financial Fraud Risk Indicator to Tackle Cyber Crime
DoT Launches Financial Fraud Risk Indicator to Tackle Cyber Crime: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), a powerful analytics tool under the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP). This initiative aims to identify and block mobile numbers linked to potential financial frauds, thereby bolstering cyber safety and helping institutions such […]
