News: The potential sale of F-35 stealth fighters to India signals a major shift in India’s defence strategy, as it would be a significant enhancement to its air power. About the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter The F-35 Lightning II stealthy, multirole fighter jets are designed for a wide range of tactical missions. The aircraft… Continue reading F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters
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Anamudi Shola National Park
News: Anamudi Shola National Park is in the news due to the Kerala Water Authority’s (KWA) plan to construct a check dam across the Silandhi River in Vattavada, which requires the use of 0.0442 hectares of forest land from the park. About Anamudi Shola National Park It is situated in the Idukki district of Kerala,… Continue reading Anamudi Shola National Park
Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)
News: The Supreme Court has delivered a significant setback to major telecom operators, including Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharti Airtel, by rejecting their review petitions seeking corrections in the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) calculations of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. About Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) refers to the total revenue earned… Continue reading Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)
Indirect Prompt Injection
News: Indirect prompt injection attacks have recently gained attention as a serious cybersecurity threat targeting AI chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs). About Indirect Prompt Injection: It is a technique used to manipulate AI chatbots into executing malicious commands. Exploits the chatbot’s ability to follow embedded instructions within processed content. How It Works Attackers… Continue reading Indirect Prompt Injection
TRUST Initiative
News: The India-US TRUST Initiative is a recent agreement between India and the United States to work together to secure the supply of critical minerals like lithium and rare earth elements (REEs), essential for advanced technologies, energy, and pharmaceutical production. About TRUST Initiative TRUST stands for: Transforming Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology. It is a partnership… Continue reading TRUST Initiative
Extended Reality (XR)
News: The XR Creator Hackathon is in the news because its Delhi chapter was recently held on 8th February 2025 at 91 Springboard, Noida, as part of the WAVE Summit initiative. About Extended Reality (XR) Extended Reality (XR) is a broad term that includes all immersive technologies that blend the real and virtual worlds. It covers… Continue reading Extended Reality (XR)
Sudan Virus
News: The Ugandan government and the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a new Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreak in February 2025. About Sudan Virus Caused by: Sudan virus (SUDV) is part of the Orthoebolavirus genus, the same family as the Ebola virus. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, diarrhoea, vomiting, and internal and external bleeding.… Continue reading Sudan Virus
Concept of Tax Year
News: The concept of tax year is in the news because it is a key feature introduced in the new Income-Tax Bill, 2025 during the presentation of the Union Budget on February 1, 2025. About the Concept of Tax Year The ‘tax year’ is defined as a 12-month period starting from April 1 and ending… Continue reading Concept of Tax Year
Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant (MITRA)
News: Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched MITRA (Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant). About Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant (MITRA) It is a new digital platform designed to help investors trace and reclaim their inactive or unclaimed mutual fund folios. Aim: This initiative aims to address the growing… Continue reading Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant (MITRA)
Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025
News: The Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025 report highlighted that India registered at least 80,000 fatalities and nearly $180 billion in economic losses (inflation-adjusted) due to climate change-induced extreme weather events between 1993 and 2023. About Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025 The Climate Risk Index (CRI) is an annual report published by the environmental organization… Continue reading Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025
