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‘Cyber warrior’

In Context  ‘Cyber Warrior’ Teams and Help Desks to Combat Rising Cybercrime in Visakhapatnam. About During the year 2022, visakhapatnam had reported as many as 610 cybercrime cases, as against 316 during the year 2021, which is almost a 93% increase. To combat the rise in cybercrime, all police stations in the city will soon […]

UN High Seas Treaty

In News Recently, for the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas. About: The treaty is negotiated under the United Nations Convention on Laws of the Sea (UNCLOS) of 1982 which governs the rights of countries regarding marine resources. 2/3rd of the world’s oceans […]

Women, Business and Law 2023 Report: World Bank

In News Recently, the World Bank released the  Women, Business and the Law 2023 report. Highlights Of The Report: The Report relies on eight indicators to measure if women are on an equal standing with men .A perfect score of 100 on the Index means that women are on an equal standing with men.only 14 […]

Indian Tea Industry

In Context India has taken several steps to boost the output, create a niche brand for Indian tea, and ensure the welfare of the families associated with the tea industry. About Despite numerous geopolitical, geoeconomic, and logistical difficulties, it is anticipated that Indian tea exports will surpass 95% of the US$ 883 million goals set […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1 Day after G20, Quad sends message to Russia, China on Ukraine, aggression   (International Relations) What is the Quad? why was it formed? And Recent updates linked to it.   GS 2 5 Raisina Dialogue: Quad like soft Beatles, members […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Select Central staff can opt for Old Pension Scheme   (Welfare Schemes) What is Old Pension Scheme? And  How is it different from the National Pension System?   1 Kerala girl on World Hearing Day poster  (Miscellaneous)   Learn facts […]

Menace of Plastic consumption

In Context A new Study Warns of doubling of Plastic Consumption in G20 countries by 2050 without new policies. Plastic Consumption across Globe According to a report by the Back to Blue initiative, Plastic consumption in G20 countries may nearly double by 2050 unless new global policies are put in place to reduce its use. […]

Samarth (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector)

In News The Ministry of Textiles has invited proposals for empanelment from the textile industry and industry associations to broad base the panel of implementing partners for Samarth. About the Scheme Samarth is a demand driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling programme of the Ministry of Textiles. Aim:  To incentivize and supplement the efforts of the […]

Cochlear Implant Scheme

In News Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the impact of the Cochlear Implant Scheme where children up to the age of 5 years are operated free of cost. The cost of one operation is Rs six lakh which is borne by the Central Government. Cochlea The cochlea is a hollow, spiral-shaped bone found […]

Health Ministry gets Porter Prize 2023

In News Recently, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has received the Porter Prize 2023. Key Points The prize was awarded in recognition of: the government’s strategy in managing COVID-19,  also the approach, and involvement of various stakeholders, especially involvement of ASHA workers in the industry to create PPE Kits. It’s contribution in developing […]

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