In News Recently, It has been observed that Roads and the environment are inseparable spaces. About Linkage In addition to ensuring an easier, more comfortable, and more secure commute, safer roads also have a positive impact on the environment. In 2021, India reported 4,03,116 crashes, each of which adversely impacted the environment in various ways […]
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In News Recently, the premier medical institute in the country, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi (AIIMS) was crippled by a major cyberattack. More about the news Most of its servers stopped working as also the eHospital network managed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). AIIMS servers had the critical health data […]
In News Prasar Bharati, India’s Public Service Broadcaster, is hosting the 59th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly 2022. About ABU It was established in 1964 as a not-for-profit, non-government, non-political, professional association with a mandate to assist the development of broadcasting in the region. It is the biggest broadcasting union in the world. […]
In News India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term. About IEC The IEC is a global, not-for-profit membership organization that brings together more than 170 countries and coordinates the work of 20 000 experts globally It is an international standard-setting body that publishes […]
In News Recently, a man from Germany underwent the worst experience of his life after he was bitten by an Asian tiger mosquito. Asian Tiger Mosquito Also known as Aedes Albopictus and the forest mosquito. Tiger mosquito is an exotic species that get their “tiger” name from the single white stripe down the center of […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) sought Centre’s review on the idea of ‘Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB)’ to save endangered birds. Key Points About: The Supreme Court had set up a three-member committee to assess the feasibility of laying high-voltage underground power cables. SC directed the committee to submit an updated status report […]
In News Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the people of Nagaland on their Statehood day. About Nagaland Statehood day Nagaland is celebrating its 60th statehood day. It became the 16th State of the Union of India on 1st December 1963. It is bounded by Assam in the West, Myanmar (Burma) in the […]
In News The modified guidelines on digital lending by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have come into effect from 1st December, 2022. Its new regulations are based on recommendations from a working group set up in 2021 on Digital lending including lending through online platforms and mobile apps (WGDL). Who are digital lenders? RBI […]
In Context Recently, the report, “Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector” was released by the World Bank. Report Highlights Exposure to heat waves: From 2030 onwards, more than 160 to 200 million people could be exposed to a lethal heat wave in India every year. Productivity Decline: Around 34 million Indians will face job […]