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AI’s Potential and Threat Call

In News Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recent years has emerged as a transformative phenomenon.  About Artificial intelligence About: It is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs.  It is related to the similar task of using computers to understand human intelligence, but AI does not have to confine itself to […]

PSLV-C55/TeLEOS-2 Mission

In News      PSLV-C55/TeLEOS-2 was launched successfully from SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. About the Mission       The PSLV-C55 mission is a dedicated commercial mission through NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), with TeLEOS-2 as the primary satellite and Lumelite-4 as a co-passenger satellite.               Both belong to Singapore.           They are […]

LockBit Ransomware

In News Cybercriminals have developed new ransomware encryptors designed to target macOS devices, making this the first major ransomware operation to specifically target Apple computers. What is LockBit ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors […]

Network of Groundwater Sensors

In News The Jal Shakti Ministry is working on an ambitious plan to deploy a vast network of groundwater sensors. More about News It will continuously relay information on groundwater levels as well as the degree of contamination down to the taluk level. Currently, such data is only measured a few times each year and […]

EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA)

In News The European Parliament recently approved the cryptocurrency regulation “Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA)”. More about the new rules MiCA will impose compliance on the issuers of crypto assets, who are defined as the “legal person who offers to the public any type of crypto-assets”.  It will apply to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) providing […]

Smuggling of Gold

Over 63% of this smuggled gold was detected at airports. Recently, the Department of Revenue Intelligence seizes 101.7 kg smuggled gold worth ?51 crore in Golden Dawn Operation across India Though India witnesses legal import of around 800-1,000 tonnes of gold annually, the size of the grey market is estimated to be around 4,000 tonnes […]

India’s fighter jet conundrum

In News  Recently, an Indian Air Force (IAF) representative informed that against the sanctioned strength of 42 fighter squadrons, at present India has 31 squadrons  Status of India’s Fighter Jets 

Toque Macaque

In News  Recently, Sri Lanka confirmed China’s request for importing 1,00,000  Toque macaques.

Nuclear Power

In News Germany has switched off its three remaining nuclear power plants as part of a long-planned transition toward renewable energy. Timeline for the Transition of Germany Followed by the disasters like at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima Germany faced decades of anti-nuclear protests which pressured successive governments to end the use of a […]

Birth Anniversary of Lord Mahavir

In Context The Prime Minister recalls the noble teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir on Mahavir Jayanti. The occasion is considered to be the most important one for Jains and marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. About Mahavira  Birth: In Ikshvaku dynasty of Kshatriyakund (Vaishali republic) in Bihar. Kshatriya prince of Lichchhavis (Vajji Sangha). At 42, […]