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 […]
Tag: 23rd May 2025
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, […]
INSV Kaundinya
INSV Kaundinya: The Indian Navy has inducted the INSV Kaundinya, a reconstructed 5th-century stitched ship based on depictions found in the Ajanta Cave paintings. This initiative was launched in July 2023 under a tripartite agreement involving the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy, and Hodi Innovations. The Ministry of Culture funded the ship as a […]
Kakapo : Critically Endangered
Kakapo : Critically Endangered A team of researchers from Justus Liebig University Giessen (Germany), New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, Kakapo Recovery, and the University of Otago have successfully implemented artificial insemination (AI) to help breed the critically endangered Kākāpō. The Kakapo is the largest flightless parrot in the world, native to New Zealand. It is […]
Liquid Carbon
Liquid Carbon: Scientists have for the first time observed the atomic structure of liquid carbon using the high-power DIPOLE 100-X laser and ultrashort X-ray pulses from the European XFEL (X-ray Free Electron Laser) in Germany. Major Findings of the Study Liquid carbon has a water-like structure, with four nearest atomic neighbours, resembling the structure of […]
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 […]
International Day for Biological Diversity 2025
International Day for Biological Diversity 2025: To raise a reminder of the pressing need to take action and protect biodiversity, International Day for Biological Diversity is commemorated on May 22 every year. Celebrated each year on May 22, IDB aims to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. IDB 2025 Theme: This year’s theme “Harmony […]
Golden Dome
Golden Dome: US President Donald Trump announced the final design selection for the ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence shield. Golden Dome is a proposed next-gen missile defence system integrating space-based and terrestrial technologies. Conceptualized as a strategic shield for intercepting ballistic and hypersonic missiles at launch. Launched By: Announced by Donald Trump in January 2025, under […]
16th Asiatic Lion Census
16th Asiatic Lion Census: Gujarat Chief Minister announced the completion of the 16th Asiatic Lion Population Census, reporting a population of 891 lions. 16th Asiatic Lion Census Conducted By: Gujarat Forest Department under the supervision of the State Wildlife Division. Total Lion Population: 891 lions, including 196 adult males and rest include females, sub-adults, and […]
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 […]
