In News Recently, the International Monetary Fund has laid out a nine-point action plan for countries to treat crypto assets. More about the news Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets: IMF – The global lender of last resort said its Executive Board had discussed a paper, “Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets,” that […]
In News Ransomwares have emerged as the most predominant of malicious cyberattacks worldwide. More about the Cyberattacks Definition: Cyberattacks are unwelcome attempts to steal, expose, alter, disable or destroy information through unauthorized access to computer systems. Typically such forms of attacks to keep networks from functioning after encrypting data, are carried out by ransomware-seeking entities. […]
In news India was among 190 countries that participated in GBBC 2023 from February 17-20. About It is an annual event that brings bird enthusiasts, students and nature enthusiasts together for counting birds they see around the places where they live, work or study. Major Findings West Bengal reported the highest number of species (489 […]
In News Recently, four police personnel in Chennai were suspended for aiding orangutan smugglers. About Orangutans About: Orangutans are great apes native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia. They are now found only in parts of Borneo and Sumatra. Habitat: The name orangutan means “man of the forest” in the Malay language. The most […]
In News The Government has recently approved the integration of 101 agricultural produce marketing committee (APMC) mandis into the electronic platform e-NAM. About The total number of mandis connected to the e-NAM platform is expected to reach 1,361 by March 31. Last year, the Ministry of Agriculture(MoA) also launched the Platform of Platforms(PoP) within the […]
In News The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has specified a comprehensive group standard for millets w.e.f. 1st September 2023. About Currently, individual standards for only a few millets like Sorghum (Jowar), whole and decorticated Pearl Millet grain (Bajra), Finger Millet (Ragi) and Amaranth are prescribed by FSSAI in 2011. FSSAI has […]
In News The Indian Ministry of Earth Science urges United Nations (UN) member nations to remain dedicated to the conservation and preservation of oceans and their biodiversity. About India urges UN Member Nations to support conservation and sustainable economic development under UNCLOS. There is a need for determination among states to support global organizations for […]
In News Union Budget 2023 mentioned “Green Growth” as one of the seven priorities or Saptarishis. About Biodiversity About: Biodiversity or biological diversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. Biodiversity is a measure of variation at the genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. Identified species: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) states that […]
In News Recently, pilot whales were stranded near the shore of Kalpitiya, a town located on Sri Lanka’s west coast. Pilot Whales Pilot whales are so named because it was once believed that each observed group was navigated by a pilot or leader. There are two species of pilot whales: Short finned pilot whales (Globicephala […]
In News The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) received the final inputs on the draft of India’s first national policy for the mitigation and rehabilitation of the people affected by river and coastal erosion. About The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has directed NDMA to draft a policy based on the 15th Finance Commission’s report. […]
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