In News Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) has recommended cutting spectrum prices for 5G airwaves by 35-40 percent. Current Issue It has not gone down well with the companies and the industry associations, who had called for up to 90 percent reduction. Industry body Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI) expressed deep […]
In News The United Kingdom has signed a deal with Rwanda to send some asylum seekers to the East African nation. What is the new plan? People who arrive in Britain as stowaways in trucks or boats illegally may now be relocated to Rwanda. Once there, they will be assessed for eventual resettlement in the […]
In News Recently ,Egypt has agreed to source wheat from India. About Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent western sanctions on Russia have affected wheat exports from the Black Sea region and impacted food security in several countries, especially in Africa and West Asia. The Egyptians are exploring possibilities of sourcing grain from alternate […]
In Context Indian organisations witnessed a 218% increase in ransomware attacks in 2021, making the nation the tenth most targeted country globally and second after Australia in the Asia-Pacific region. Amid a surge in cyberattacks on India’s networks, Centre is yet to implement the National Cyber Security Strategy which has been in the works since […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Healthcare fights poverty, helps in social justice: PM Modi (Health) How quality healthcare is linked to poverty alleviation efforts?What are schemes launched in the health sector?their achievements and what lies ahead ? GS 2 1 New resolution at UNGA targets […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 6 Sri Lanka will not ignore poor while seeking IMF assistance Sri Lanka stares at bankruptcy or redemption (International Relations) What aggravated the economic downturn in Srilanka ?How did this situation come about?What are the dangerous consequences […]
In News The Navy in 2014 promulgated the Indian Navy Indigenisation Plan (INIP) 2015-2030 to enable indigenous development of equipment and systems in weapons and aviation related items. About INIP Aim: It provides a flexible and accessible interface for academia and industry with Indian Navy capability development apparatus. The Navy has indigenised around 3400 items […]
In News The historic Chennakeshava temple in Belur continued with its age-old tradition of kicking off the rathotsava (chariot festival) after reciting passages from the Quran. About the temple Location It is a 12th-century Hindu temple in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It is also referred to as Keshava, Kesava or Vijayanarayana Temple. Chennakesava is […]
In News The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is conducting the ‘3rd National Online Quiz on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016’, to promote awareness and understanding of the Code among various stakeholders, across the country. About Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India It was established on 1st October, 2016 under the Insolvency and […]
In News The Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has developed the portal named ‘e-DAR’ (e-Detailed Accident Report). About ‘e-DAR’ (e-Detailed Accident Report) A web portal designed by the government in consultation with insurance companies to provide instant information on road accidents with a few clicks and help accelerate accident compensation claims, bringing relief […]