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Digital Lending

In News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India said that regulated entities engaged in credit delivery through digital lending will have time till November 30 to comply with the lending norms for existing digital loans. What is Digital Lending? Meaning: Digital Lending involves lending through web platforms or mobile apps, utilizing technology for authentication and […]

Cervavac: First indigenously developed Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Science and Technology announced the scientific completion of Cervavac which is India’s first indigenously developed quadrivalent human papillomavirus (qHPV) vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer. Data/ Facts Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally according to the WHO. It is preventable. In 2018, […]

INS Vikrant: First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister of India commissioned India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vikrant in Kochi. Currently, India has two aircraft carriers (INS Vikramaditya (from Russia) & INS Vikrant (present one). About The Prime Minister also unveiled the new Naval Ensign ‘Nishaan’ during the commissioning of the indigenous aircraft carrier […]

Rising Greenhouse Gas and Sea Levels

In News According to a report by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Greenhouse gas and sea levels touched new highs in 2021. Key Findings Background:  The report came days after a study said Greenland’s ice sheet is already beginning to melt to dangerous levels, even as it will raise sea levels […]

Electricity Amendment Bill 2022: Pros & Cons

Context Recently, the government introduced the Electricity Amendment Bill 2022 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill is under consideration of the Parliamentary Standing Committee. About The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022 amends the Electricity Act, 2003 which regulates the electricity sector in India.   It sets up the Central and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (CERC and SERCs) […]

Zombie Ice

In News Recently, the Scientists predicted that the melting of Zombie Ice will raise global sea level by 10 inches. About Zombie Ice Background: The vast majority of Greenland has been covered by an ice sheet for 18 million years due to being largely located within the Arctic Circle. Raising the global sea levels: The […]

Project 75(I)

In News  Recently, Russia has withdrawn from Project 75(I) stating the terms and conditions in the Request For Proposal (RFP) for the construction of six advanced submarines as unrealistic. About Project 75(I) Background: Indian Navy P-75 1 submarine project is listed in Phase I of the Indian Navy’s 30 Year indigenous submarine construction plan approved […]

Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy”

Context Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) in collaboration with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore successfully designed and conducted the Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy” for 13 Countries. About It was a part of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative- Resilience Working Group. Ransomware is a malware designed to deny a user or organization access to […]

Anti-Radiation Pills

In News Recently, with fears of a nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant growing, the European Union has decided to pre-emptively supply 5.5 million anti-radiation pills to be distributed among residents in the vicinity. What is a Radiation Emergency? Radio-nuclear hazard: These are unplanned or accidental events that create radio-nuclear hazard to humans and […]

Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has reviewed the progress of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). Key Highlights Background:  Since the alpha launch in five cities in April 2022, ONDC has been testing with a closed user group for end-to-end execution to understand their fulfillment.  Target:  ONDC expects the […]

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