What Is Cyber Kidnapping? The recent case of a Chinese student found unharmed in the US after his parents paid an $80,000 ransom to alleged ‘kidnappers’ has spotlighted the growing menace of cyber extortion plots globally involving convincing victims to isolate themselves. Cyber kidnapping refers to an online extortion crime where scammers persuade an individual […]
Tag: 5th Jan 2024
Indian Cities Nominated For Wetland City Tag
Indian Cities Nominated For Wetland City Tag: India has submitted nominations for three cities – Indore, Bhopal and Udaipur – to receive the tag of ‘International Wetland City’ under the Ramsar Convention. The wetlands near the three nominated Indian cities sustain local populations. Indore has the Sirpur Ramsar wetland site, Bhopal has the Bhoj Ramsar […]
Similipal Kai Chutney
Similipal Kai Chutney: The Similipal kai chutney made with red weaver ants by the tribal people of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district (Odisha) received the geographical identity tag. Similipal Kai Chutney is popular in Mayurbhanj region for its healing properties and also deemed important for nutritional security of the tribal people. Many indigenous people from Mayurbhanj district […]
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2023
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2023: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar((RKPP) 2023. Odisha Mining Corporate Limited has been awarded in the category of Encouragement to Sports through Corporate Social Responsibility. Jain Deemed to be University, Bengaluru has been awarded for identifying and nurturing budding and young talent. RKPP introduced […]
UC-POP-Au : Photocatalyst
UC-POP-Au : Photocatalyst IISER Bhopal recently developed a new photocatalyst called UC-POP-Au, which absorbs the entire spectrum of light, making it a potent catalyst for chemical processes. Photocatalyst is a combination of two words: photo, related to photon, and catalyst, which is a substance altering the reaction rate in its presence. Photocatalysts are materials that […]
Aspergillus fumigatus : Deadly Fungus
Aspergillus fumigatus : Deadly Fungus An international team of researchers recently unveiled ground-breaking findings on the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, which can cause deadly disease in humans. It is a species of fungus that causes diseases in humans. It can be found throughout the environment, including in soil, plant matter, and household dust. The fungus can […]
PRERANA Program
PRERANA Program: The Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education has launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning program’ PRERANA program aims to offer a meaningful, unique, and inspiring experience to all participants, thereby empowering them with leadership qualities. It is driven by a strong commitment to integrate principles of the Indian education system and […]
Polygonum Chaturbhujanum : New Plant Species
Polygonum Chaturbhujanum : New Plant Species A new plant species of Polygonum genus has been discovered at Gol Pahadi Island of the Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra during a survey. New plant species named Polygonum Chaturbhujanum has been discovered at Gol Pahadi island of PTR. It is an herb. Six plant species endemic to […]
