Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Government of India has released the Draft Vintage cars Policy. The policy aims to not only regulate vintage cars and two-wheelers with strict dos and don’ts but also preserve and promote the heritage of vintage vehicles. What are Vintage Vehicles? Currently, the Central Motor Vehicle Rules(CMVR), 1989… Continue reading Explained: In new policy, what owners can or can’t do with their vintage vehicles
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Explained: What are zero-click attacks, and how do you get the better of them?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Pegasus spyware has evolved from its earlier spear-phishing methods using text links or messages to ‘zero-click’ attacks which do not require any action from the phone’s user. It is the worrying aspect of spyware. About Zero-click Attack: A Zero-Click attack helps spyware like Pegasus gain control over a… Continue reading Explained: What are zero-click attacks, and how do you get the better of them?
Explained: What is the Monkey B virus that caused the first human death in China?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? China has reported the first human infection case with Monkey B virus(BV) after a Beijing-based veterinarian was confirmed with the same a month after he dissected two dead monkeys in early March. About Monkey B virus(BV): Monkey B Virus(BV) is an alphaherpesvirus enzootic (endemic) found in macaque monkeys.… Continue reading Explained: What is the Monkey B virus that caused the first human death in China?
Government sets up Dairy Investment Accelerator to promote and facilitate investments in the Dairy sector
Source: PIB What is the News? The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying(DAHD) has set up a Dairy Investment Accelerator under its Investment Facilitation Cell. About Dairy Investment Accelerator: Dairy Investment Accelerator is a cross-functional team constituted to serve as the interface with investors. It shall provide support across the investment cycle by: Offering specific… Continue reading Government sets up Dairy Investment Accelerator to promote and facilitate investments in the Dairy sector
Government eases stocking norms for pulses importers, wholesalers
Source: TOI What is the News? Government of India has eased stock holding limits on pulses after traders protested by staying away from the buying-selling activities in mandis across the country. Background: The Department of Consumer Affairs had issued the Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits, and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2021.… Continue reading Government eases stocking norms for pulses importers, wholesalers
Scientists develop novel 3D robotic motion phantom that can reproduce human lung motion
Source: PIB What is the News? A group of Indian scientists has developed a novel and cheap three-dimensional (3D) robotic motion phantom that can reproduce human lung motion. This will help to deliver focused radiation in cancer patients. What was the need for 3D robotic motion phantom? Breathing motion is a problem for delivering focused… Continue reading Scientists develop novel 3D robotic motion phantom that can reproduce human lung motion
Experts seek reassessment of Power Finance Corp’s annual discoms rating
Source: Down To Earth Relevance – Healthy condition of discoms is necessary for ensuring proper electricity supply. Synopsis: Energy experts have urged a reassessment of the Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities being carried out on an annual basis since 2012 by the Power Finance Corp Ltd(PFCL). Background: Recently, the Integrated Ratings for State Power… Continue reading Experts seek reassessment of Power Finance Corp’s annual discoms rating
Government to set up a world-class ‘Indian Institute of Heritage’ at Noida
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has decided to set up the ‘Indian Institute of Heritage’ at Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar. About Indian Institute of Heritage(IIH): Indian Institute of Heritage is a proposed institute to be set up by the Ministry of Culture. The institute would be a world-class university that… Continue reading Government to set up a world-class ‘Indian Institute of Heritage’ at Noida
Pegasus spyware used to ‘snoop’ on Indian journalists, activists
Source: The Hindu What is the News? According to a report, Pegasus spyware may have been used to conduct surveillance on about 300 Indians including two Cabinet ministers three opposition leaders, a Constitutional authority, government officials, scientists and about 40 journalists. About Pegasus It is a spyware created by NSO Group, an Israeli cybersecurity firm… Continue reading Pegasus spyware used to ‘snoop’ on Indian journalists, activists
NBDriver – AI tool by IIT to study cancer-causing mutations
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Researchers at IIT Madras have developed an AI tool called NBDriver (neighborhood driver). About NBDriver tool NBDriver is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool developed to analyse cancer-causing mutations in cells. A mutation means a change in the genetic sequence of the Cell. Method: NBDriver works by looking at… Continue reading NBDriver – AI tool by IIT to study cancer-causing mutations
