Contents1 What is the News?2 What is OpenSea?3 What exactly happened with OpenSea?4 What are the identity issues with NFT?5 Is phishing the only way for NFTs to be stolen? What is the News? Social media posts have alleged that non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea was hacked, compromising assets worth $200 million. What is OpenSea?… Continue reading OpenSea phishing attack: All you need to know
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How central agency is looking to strengthen network for monitoring groundwater situation
What is the News? Central Ground Water Board(CGWB) is aiming to strengthen its existing network of hydrograph monitoring stations for a better assessment of the situation of groundwater in Delhi. About the status of groundwater exploitation in India India is home to 16% of the world’s population, but only holds 4% of the world’s freshwater… Continue reading How central agency is looking to strengthen network for monitoring groundwater situation
About PMFBY: India’s facade of agricultural insurance
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY)?3 Other Features of the Scheme:4 What are the issues with the PMFBY?5 What are the steps taken by the government to address issues with the PMFBY? What is the News? Since its launch in 2016, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has seen… Continue reading About PMFBY: India’s facade of agricultural insurance
Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022: India’s draft data policy unlocks govt data for all, mulls monetisation
What is the News? The Government of India has released a policy document called “Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy 2022”. About the Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022 Aim: To enhance access, quality, and use of data in line with the current and emerging technology needs of the decade. Salient features… Continue reading Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022: India’s draft data policy unlocks govt data for all, mulls monetisation
Govt has decided to continue the Umbrella scheme of Border Infrastructure & Management (BIM) from 2021-22 to 2025-26
What is the news? Government has approved the continuation of the “Border Infrastructure and Management” (BIM) Scheme over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To strengthen the border infrastructure for improving border… Continue reading Govt has decided to continue the Umbrella scheme of Border Infrastructure & Management (BIM) from 2021-22 to 2025-26
Govt extends capacity development scheme till March 2026
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the capacity development (CD) scheme till March 2026. What is Capacity Development Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for enabling availability of credible and timely official… Continue reading Govt extends capacity development scheme till March 2026
Public order: A constitutional provision for curbing freedom
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Public Order?3 Who has powers to legislate on Public Order?4 How has public order been interpreted by courts?5 How is the public order issue related to the Hijab Ban? What is the news? Karnataka High Court is hearing a challenge to the constitutionality of the state government’s ban… Continue reading Public order: A constitutional provision for curbing freedom
EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR
What is the news? Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) are scheduled to participate in a bilateral exercise named Eastern Bridge-VI at Air Force Station Jodhpur. What is Exercise Eastern Bridge? Conducted between: India and Oman. Type: Bilateral air exercise First edition: held in 2009. This is the sixth edition… Continue reading EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR
Explained: What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
What is the news? Legendary singer-composer Bappi Lahiri died due to obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)? Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a disorder in which a person’s breathing stops and starts repeatedly in their sleep. This occurs when muscles in the throat and upper airway relax intermittently during sleep and… Continue reading Explained: What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
China’s answer to rising sea levels, food insecurity: ‘seawater rice’
What is the News? Chinese Scientists have developed a variety of rice known as “Seawater Rice”. What is Seawater Rice? Seawater Rice is new salt-tolerant rice that can be grown in salty soil near the sea. This rice was created by over-expressing a gene from selected wild rice that’s more resistant to saline and alkali. What… Continue reading China’s answer to rising sea levels, food insecurity: ‘seawater rice’
