Source – This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection” published in “PIB” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI-SOFC) project in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep. What is Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI-SOFC) project? Specifications… Continue reading Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection
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National Transit Pass System
Sources: The post is based on the article “Minister Bhupendra Yadav launches NTPS, a unified system for forest goods’ transport across India” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th September 2023. Why in News? Recently, the central government has launched the National Transit Pass System (NTPS). What is the National Transit Pass System? 1) The… Continue reading National Transit Pass System
SMART 2.0 Program
Source- This post is based on the article “SMART 2.0’ launched for Ayurveda Teaching Professionals” published in “PIB” on 3 Jan 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) along with National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has launched ‘SMART 2.0’ (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research among Teaching professionals)… Continue reading SMART 2.0 Program
Cyber Kidnapping
Source- This post is based on the article “Chinese boy ‘cyber kidnapped’ in Utah found safe: What is cyber kidnapping, how to protect yourself” published in “The Indian Express” on 4 January 2024. Why in News? A Chinese student who was a victim of ‘cyber kidnapping’ has been found in rural Utah, unharmed. What is… Continue reading Cyber Kidnapping
Railways tightens RTI norms
Source– This post is based on the article “Railways tightens RTI norms days after revealing the cost of PM selfie points” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? Indian Railways tightens RTI norms for Zonal Railways following Central Railway’s disclosure of cost of installation of selfie point in response to… Continue reading Railways tightens RTI norms
NCDC survey: 55% of patients given antibiotics only as a preventive measure
Source- This post is based on the article “55% of patients were prescribed antibiotics for preventive indications, 45% for therapeutic indications: NCDC survey” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Health released results of survey conducted by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), mapping patients for… Continue reading NCDC survey: 55% of patients given antibiotics only as a preventive measure
CO2 levels to identify habitability of planets
Source– This post is based on the article “CO2 levels in planet atmosphere could be a sign of its habitability: study” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? A recent study by a team of researchers suggests that lower levels of CO2 in a planet’s atmosphere may indicate the presence… Continue reading CO2 levels to identify habitability of planets
Eurasian Otter Spotted at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala
Source: This post on Eurasian Otter has been created on the article “Eurasian Otter spotted in Kerala” published in Times of India on 31st December 2023. Why in News? Recently, Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) was spotted for the first time in Kerala. They were found at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki. What is Eurasian Otter?… Continue reading Eurasian Otter Spotted at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala
Savitribai Phule
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2024: Celebrating India’s first woman teacher ”published in “Business Standard” on 3rd January 2024. Why in news? January 3, 2024, marks the 193rd birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule. Who is Savitribai Phule? 1) Savitribai Phule, a Dalit woman from the Mali community, was born… Continue reading Savitribai Phule
Chamelion Trojan Malware
Source: The post on Chameleon Trojan Malware has been created on the article “New Android malware can steal your password by disabling fingerprint and face unlock” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th December 2023. Why in news? Cybersecurity researchers have identified a powerful variant of the notorious ‘Chameleon Trojan’ malware’, presenting a significant threat to users… Continue reading Chamelion Trojan Malware
