News:CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has decided to conduct a security audit of COVID-19 data in the wake of Cyber security threats. Facts: CERT-In was established in 2004 as a functional organisation of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Objectives: Preventing cyber attacks against the country’s cyber space. Responding to cyber attacks and… Continue reading CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)
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Cyclone Kyarr
News:Many places in Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka are receiving rains for the last few days, mainly because of cyclonic Karr in the Arabian Sea. Facts: About Cyclone Kyarr: Cyclone Kyarr is a tropical cyclone that has intensified west of India in the Northern Indian Ocean’s Arabian Sea. It is the second most intense super cyclonic… Continue reading Cyclone Kyarr
Government launches Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia(INSACOG) Group
News: Government of India has launched the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia Group(INSACOG). Facts: INSACOG: It has been established to monitor the genomic variations in the SARS-CoV-2 on a regular basis through a multi-laboratory network. Composition: It comprises 10 labs (NIBMG Kolkata, ILS Bhubaneswar, NIV Pune, CCS Pune, CCMB Hyderabad, CDFD Hyderabad, InSTEM Bengaluru, NIMHANS Bengaluru, IGIB Delhi… Continue reading Government launches Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia(INSACOG) Group
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Current account surplus moderates to $15.5 bn in Q2
Source: The Indian Express News: The current account surplus moderated to $15.5 billion (2.4% of GDP) in the quarter ended September of 2020-21 from $19.2 billion (3.8% of GDP) in the first quarter this fiscal.The current account saw a deficit of $7.6 billion(1.1%) in the year-ago quarter. Facts: Why has current account surplus narrowed? The narrowing of… Continue reading Current account surplus moderates to $15.5 bn in Q2
Cabinet approves 3 infra projects
Source: The Hindu News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) has approved three key infrastructure proposals. Facts: What are the three key infrastructure projects approved? The three projects proposed by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) are: Krishnapatnam Industrial Area in Andhra Pradesh Tumakuru (Tumkur) Industrial Area in Karnataka and Multi-modal logistics hub (MMLH) and… Continue reading Cabinet approves 3 infra projects
British lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade deal with EU
Source: The Hindu News: Britain’s House of Commons has voted resoundingly to approve a trade deal with the European Union paving the way for an orderly break with the European Union(EU). Read Also : Current affairs for upsc Facts: Key Features of the Deal: The new trade deal: Enables the UK to continue selling goods to… Continue reading British lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade deal with EU
Maiden Flight Trial of Sahayak-NG, Air Droppable Container
Source: PIB News: Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) along with Indian Navy has conducted the successful maiden test trial of ‘SAHAYAK-NG’. Facts: Sahayak-NG: It is India’s first indigenously designed and developed Air Dropped Container from IL 38SD aircraft (Indian Navy) off the coast of Goa. Developed by: It has been developed by two DRDO laboratories i.e. NSTL, Visakhapatnam… Continue reading Maiden Flight Trial of Sahayak-NG, Air Droppable Container
Cabinet gives approval for Akash missile export
Source: The Hindu News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the export of the Akash Missile system. It also approved the high-level committee formed to expedite clearance of such exports. Facts: Akash Missile: It is an indigenously developed short range Surface-to-air missile with multi-target engagement capability. Developed by: The missile has been developed by… Continue reading Cabinet gives approval for Akash missile export
