Telling time with geology Context More than four billion years have passed since the formation of our planet—a stunning amount of time for us to consider. Experts have created units of time termed aeons, eras, periods, and epochs to help with this endeavour. What is […]
CERT-In cautions against ransomware ‘Akira’ attack Context: According to the most recent advice from the nation’s official cybersecurity office, an Internet ransomware virus called “Akira” has been discovered in cyberspace. This virus encrypts data and takes users’ sensitive personal information in order to demand payment. […]
Farmers’ protest brings water to Chambal canals after 2 decades Context Following a fortnight-long pada (stay) by farmers in front of the Chambal Command Area Development office in Kota, water was released after two decades into the dried-up irrigation canals between Gandhi Sagar Dam and […]
Credit Guarantee Scheme Context: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying (DAHD) has recently introduced the ‘Credit Guarantee Scheme’ as part of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF). The primary objective of this scheme is to extend […]
The Complexity of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and Bursting the Myths of Homogeneity Context: The article discusses the intricacies and complexities surrounding the concept of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India and emphasizing the importance of embracing diversity and equality to navigate the complexities […]
NIA Charges Nine BKI and KTF Members Context : Three “listed individual terrorists” and six other people connected to the outlawed terrorist organizations Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) were named in a chargesheet submitted by the NIA on Saturday. What do […]
India’s Exports in Peril: Understanding the Downhill Trend with Bursting Resilience Context: India’s once soaring economy, which achieved record-breaking exports of $775 billion in the last fiscal year (2022-23), now confronts challenges with a rocky start for outbound shipments. Relevance: GS – 03 (Growth & […]
India’s Global Ascent Context: The article revolves around the examination of India’s emergence as a global power and the challenges associated with this transformation. It also throws light on exploring the contrasting perspectives on India’s role in the world. Relevance: GS-02, GS-03 (International Relations) (Growth […]