Source-This post on Diplomatic Passport is based on the article “The flight of Prajwal Revanna: How diplomatic passports, visa regimes work” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd May 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the issue of diplomatic passports and the associated visa exemptions has come to the fore in the case of an expelled JDS… Continue reading Diplomatic Passport
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Kutch Ajrakh
Source- The post on Kutch Ajrakh is based on the article “Ajrakh from Kutch gets GI” published in “Economic times” on 3rd May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The traditional artisans of ‘Kutch Ajrakh‘, were bestowed the Geographical Indication (GI) certificate by the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM). This art form… Continue reading Kutch Ajrakh
Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system
Source- This post on Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system is based on the article “DRDO successfully tests missile-assisted torpedo release system” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st May 2024. Why in the news? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently tested a Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system. This signifies… Continue reading Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system
Phishing Attacks in India
Source- This post on phishing is based on the article “India one of the key geographies affected by phishing attacks: Verizon” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2024. Why in the News? A report from Verizon Business has emphasized the rising incidence of phishing in India. Cybercriminals are resorting to new and sophisticated methods to… Continue reading Phishing Attacks in India
Video surveillance system and related threats
Source- This post on Threats of Video Surveillance systems is based on the article “Centre asks States to not procure CCTVs from suppliers with history of security, data breaches” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2024. Why in the news? Due to security concerns, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all states and… Continue reading Video surveillance system and related threats
Election Commission Directives on EVM and SLU Handling and Storage
Source- This post on Election Commission Directives on EVM and SLU Handling and Storage is based on the article “EC brings out protocol on symbol loading units as mandated by top court” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2024. Why in the news? The Election Commission released a revised protocol for handling and storing… Continue reading Election Commission Directives on EVM and SLU Handling and Storage
Balanced fertilisation
Source- This post on Balanced fertilisation is based on the article “How the next government will push ‘balanced fertilisation” published in “Indian Express” on 1st May 2024. Why in the News? The promotion of Balanced fertilisation will be a crucial agricultural priority for the incoming government post Lok Sabha elections. Balanced fertilisation discourages farmers from… Continue reading Balanced fertilisation
Salmonella contamination in spices
Source-This post on Salmonella contamination in spices is based on the article “In 6 months, US rejected nearly one-third of MDH’s spice-related shipments” published in “The Business standard” on 30th March 2024. Why in the news? In last six months, U.S has rejected 31 per cent of all spice-related shipments from Mahashian Di Hatti (MDH)… Continue reading Salmonella contamination in spices
Microbes producing more methane than fossil fuel- Study
Source-This post on Microbes producing more Methane than fossil fuel- Study is based on the article “Microbes, not fossil fuels, produced most new methane: study” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2024. Why in the News? A recent study has shown that methane emissions from fossil fuels decreased from 1990 to the 2000s and have… Continue reading Microbes producing more methane than fossil fuel- Study
Project ISHAN
Source- This post on Project ISHAN is based on the article “One nation, one airspace’: India’s project ISHAN to streamline air traffic, benefit airlines and passengers” published in “WION” on 30th April 2024. Why in the News? With the idea of One nation, one airspace, India has initiated Project ISHAN (Indian Single Sky Harmonized Air Traffic Management)… Continue reading Project ISHAN
