Source– This post Doxxing is based on the article “What is doxxing and what measures can you take if it happens to you?” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, there has been a rise in cases of doxxing. About doxxing 1. Doxxing is a form of online harassment… Continue reading Doxxing
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Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System
Source-This post on Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System is based on the article “DRDO & Indian Army conduct successful trials of indigenous Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon System” published in “PIB” on 14th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, DRDO & Indian Army conducted successful trials of indigenous Man Portable Anti-tank… Continue reading Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System
Fort Emmanuel
Source– This post is based on the article “Fort’ in Fort Kochi cries for conservation” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Historians are exploring measures to preserve the laterite-brick remains of Fort Emmanuel, which the Portuguese constructed along the beachfront in 1503. About Fort Emmanuel 1. Fort Emmanuel was built… Continue reading Fort Emmanuel
Novel hydrogel removes microplastics from water
Source-This post on Novel hydrogel removes microplastics from water is based on the article “IISc researchers design novel hydrogel to remove microplastics from water” published in “The Hindu” on 12th April 2024. Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a sustainable hydrogel specifically designed to tackle the menace… Continue reading Novel hydrogel removes microplastics from water
Prerana Program
Source-This post on Prerana Program is based on the article “Shri Sanjay Kumar addresses the First Alumni meet of the Prerana Program” published in “PIB” on 12th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) addressed the first alumni meeting of the Prerana Program. About Prerana… Continue reading Prerana Program
Manga disease
Source-This post on Manga disease has been created based on the article “Mange outbreak reported among Asiatic wild dogs in Mudumalai” published in “The Hindu” on 11 April 2024. Why in the news? The forest department is monitoring an outbreak of mange among a pack of Asiatic wild dogs in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR)… Continue reading Manga disease
World Cybercrime Index
Source- This post on the World Cybercrime Index has been created based on the article “India ranks number 10 in cybercrime, study finds” published in “Economic Times” on 11 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, an international team of researchers has compiled the ‘World Cybercrime Index’. About World Cybercrime Index 1. The ‘World Cybercrime… Continue reading World Cybercrime Index
Adjudicating authority under PMLA
Source-This post on Adjudicating authority under PMLA has been created based on the article “What is the ‘Adjudicating Authority’ that has confirmed ED’s attachment of Rahul-Sonia-promoted company’s assets?” published in “The Indian Express” on 13 April 2024. Why in the news? The Adjudicating Authority under the PMLA recently confirmed that it has attached assets worth… Continue reading Adjudicating authority under PMLA
Invasive alien species threatening Natural ecosystem
Source- This post on Invasive alien species threatening Natural ecosystem has been created based on the article “How invasive species threaten natural ecosystems” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? In order to manage the rising chital population on Ross Island (now Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island), the Andaman… Continue reading Invasive alien species threatening Natural ecosystem
India and Mauritius amend Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)
Source-This post on India and Mauritius amend their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) has been created based on the article “India, Mauritius revise tax treaty, aim to plug evasion” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, India and Mauritius have amended their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). About… Continue reading India and Mauritius amend Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)
