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 […]
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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 […]
India Reaffirms Global Health Commitment at 78th World Health Assembly
India Reaffirms Global Health Commitment at 78th World Health Assembly: At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, held on May 21, 2025, India strongly reaffirmed its commitment to global health equity and universal health coverage. Addressing the plenary, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava highlighted India’s flagship initiatives, including Ayushman Bharat, and underscored the […]
FSSAI Launches Crackdown on Illegal Fruit Ripening Practices
FSSAI Launches Crackdown on Illegal Fruit Ripening Practices: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all states and Union Territories to intensify monitoring and enforcement against the use of banned ripening agents like calcium carbide. This directive, aimed primarily at curbing unsafe practices in fruit markets and storage facilities, comes in […]
Jarosite
Jarosite: A recent study by a team of researchers from India has explored jarosite samples from Kachchh, Gujarat, a region with terrain conditions similar to Mars. Jarosite is a yellow-brown mineral composed of potassium, iron, and sulphate, commonly found in arid, saline environments. The study aimed to assess whether jarosite can act as a “natural […]
