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Cryptojacking

In Context  Cryptojacking’ attacks on computer systems have gone up by 30% to 66.7 million in the first half of 2022 compared to the first half of last year. What is Cryptojacking ? It is a cyber attack wherein a computing device is hijacked and controlled by the attacker, and its resources are used to […]

Malnutrition in India

In News Recently, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development informed the Rajya Sabha that the Union government aims to reduce stunting and under-nutrition (underweight prevalence) among children under 6 years by 2% per annum. About According to findings of the 2019-21 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), nutrition indicators for children under 5 have […]

UN Peacekeeping

In News Recently, two BSF personnel who were part of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) were among five people killed during a protest in an eastern town near the border with Uganda. About the recent killing and MONUSCO  MONUSCO: This protest in Butembo was part of a week-long […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Can promises of ‘irrational’ poll freebies be curbed, SC asks govt. (Polity and Governance)   What are freebies ? the Arguments in Favour of Freebies,Problems with Freebies and suggest  ways to address them . GS 3  4 Karnataka HC notice to […]

Suspension of Members of Parliament (MPs)

In News Recently, nineteen Members of Parliament (MPs) were suspended from Rajya Sabha for a week. The MPs were suspended for “unruly behaviour”. Rules under which the Presiding Officer acts Rule 373: The Speaker, if he is of the opinion that the conduct of any Member is grossly disorderly, may direct such Member to withdraw […]

Integrating LEO SatNets with terrestrial 5G

In Context Recently ,it  has been observed that Integrating terrestrial 5G networks with LEO satellite networks is the next step in communication infrastructure Major Points  As terrestrial 5G mobile networks are being rolled out across countries, there is a renewed interest in integrating Non-Terrestrial Networks, the primary one being the low latency Low Earth Orbit […]

Light-mantled Albatross

In News Recently, a rare flight of Antarctica’s Light-mantled Albatross to Tamil Nadu coast has intrigued the researchers. About  This record from the Palk Bay side of Rameswaram island is significant. The location where the Albatross was spotted is part of the Palk Bay and near the Gulf of Mannar, an ‘Important Bird Area’ on […]

Lignin-Based CdS Dots

In News Recently, a research team from the DBT-CIAB (Centre of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing), Mohali, has developed an antimicrobial coating from agricultural waste called L@CdS QDs (quantum dots).  About L@CdS QDs Lignin is is a complex, woody biopolymer that gives mechanical support to plants and helps transport water and nutrients. Post-harvest, lignin is left […]

Modhera Sun Temple

In Context The Ahmedabad Railway Station at Kalupur in Ahmedabad City will be developed on the theme of Modhera Sun Temple in the next five years. Modhera Sun Temple Modhera Sun Temple is located in Mehsana, neighbouring Ahmedabad district. Built in the 11th century during the Chalukya dynasty in honour of the Sun God, it […]

Model Tenancy Act

In Context Recently, the government cleared the Model Tenancy Act (MTA) to regulate the rental market.  In the news Only four States have revised their tenancy laws to be in line with the Model Tenancy Act (MTA). As per information available with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the States of Andhra Pradesh, […]