Source-This post on RBI proposed two new UPI features is based on the article “RBI introduces two new UPI features! From cash deposit to PPI wallet interoperability” published in “The Times of India” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? RBI recently announced two new features for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users, aiming to… Continue reading RBI proposed two new UPI features
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Shallow fakes
Source– This post on Shallow fakes is based on the article “More than deepfakes, shallow fakes should worry everyone” published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in the News? With Lok Sabha elections starting on April 19, social media is flooded with misinformation, mostly in shallow fakes forms. What are Shallow fakes?… Continue reading Shallow fakes
Criollo: Cattle breed capable of withstanding climate change
Source-This post on Criollo: Cattle breed capable of withstanding climate change is based on the article “Criollo: This breed of cattle developed in the New World can withstand climate change, say Irish scientists” published in “Down To Earth” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Irish researchers found that Criollo cattle have adapted… Continue reading Criollo: Cattle breed capable of withstanding climate change
Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs
Source-This post on Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs is based on the article “Telecom Secretary virtually launches one of “Experimental Licence Module for 100 5G Labs“ at IIT Madras” published in “PIB” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? The Telecom Secretary recently virtually inaugurated an “Experimental License module for 100 5G… Continue reading Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs
India achieves target to eliminate ‘Kala-Azar’
Source-This post on India achieves target to eliminate ‘Kala-Azar’ is based on the article “India achieves target to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis ‘Kala-Azar‘” published in “Business Standard” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? According to data from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) Programme, India has successfully met its goal of… Continue reading India achieves target to eliminate ‘Kala-Azar’
Vaping raises heart failure risk by 19%, reveals study
Source-This post on Vaping raises heart failure risk by 19%, reveals study is based on the article “Vaping increases risk of heart failure by 19 per cent, reveals study” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd April 2024. Why in the News? A recent extensive study conducted in the US indicates that vaping at any… Continue reading Vaping raises heart failure risk by 19%, reveals study
New rules for childbirth registration
Source-This post on New rules for childbirth registration is based on the article “Centre to separately record parents’ religion during registration of childbirth” published in “The Hindu” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has drafted model rules for childbirth registration. These rules must be adopted and notified by… Continue reading New rules for childbirth registration
Allocation of symbols to political parties
Source-This post on Allocation of symbols to political parties is based on the article “How are symbols allotted to political parties?” published in “The Hindu” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the allocation of symbols to political parties. What do the rules specify? 1. Responsible authority- The allocation of symbols in elections… Continue reading Allocation of symbols to political parties
India-Israel G2G mobility agreement
Source-This post on India-Israel G2G mobility agreement is based on the article “India urges Israel to ensure safety and well-being of Indian workers” published in “The Hindu” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? India has asked Israel to guarantee the safety of Indian citizens being sent to the conflict-affected country under a government-to-government… Continue reading India-Israel G2G mobility agreement
NexCAR19: India’s first indigenous CAR T-cell therapy
Source– This post on NexCAR19: India’s first indigenous CAR T-cell therapy is based on the article “President of India Launches India’s First Home-Grown Gene Therapy for Cancer” published in “PIB” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? The President of India recently launched India’s first indigenous anti-cancer CAR-T cell therapy, NexCAR19, at IIT Bombay.… Continue reading NexCAR19: India’s first indigenous CAR T-cell therapy
