GPS interference
Posted in Science & Technology ICT

GPS interference | GPS Spoofing

Instances of GPS interference, including spoofing, have surged considerably near India’s borders with Pakistan and Myanmar. These regions rank among the top five globally for such occurrences, according to OPSGROUP, a collective of 8,000 aviation personnel.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 01 January 2025

Pangong Lake, H1B Visas, Coastal Security Scheme, Private Members’ Bill, Calamity of Severe Nature

Sashastra Seema Bal | Siliguri Corridor
Posted in Defence Geography Landmarks

Sashastra Seema Bal | Siliguri Corridor

61st Raising Day function of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) held at Siliguri in West Bengal

Periyar Tiger Reserve
Posted in Environment Protected Sites

Periyar Tiger Reserve

National Board for Wildlife has constituted a team to inspect settlements of Periyar Tiger Reserve.

Teesta River
Posted in Geography Landmarks

Teesta River

West Bengal has decided to supply water to farmlands through pipelines from the Teesta river.

Financial Stability Report 2024
Posted in Economy

Financial Stability Report 2024

‘Financial Stability Report, December 2024’ released

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 31 December 2024

Exercise Surya Kiran, Kamarajar Port, Conjugal Visits in Prison, Committee for Ethical AI in Finance, REER

Willow Quantum Processor
Posted in Science & Technology ICT

Willow Quantum Processor

Google’s Quantum Processor,‘Willow’, unveiled by Google, showcases significant advancements in quantum computing.

Nidhi Companies
Posted in Economy Institutions Economy

Nidhi Companies

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Registrars of Companies (RoCs) significantly intensified action against Nidhi companies and firms defaulting on beneficial ownership disclosures. 

Fishing Cat
Posted in Environment Protected Sites Species in news

Fishing Cat | Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife Institute of India is launching India’s first Fishing Cat Collaring Project at Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.

Thorium
Posted in Human Geography Energy and Infrastructure Science & Technology

Thorium

NTPC Limited partners with CCTE to explore thorium-based nuclear energy solutions.

Marine Heat Waves
Posted in Geography Phenomenon Geography

Marine Heat Waves

2014-2016 Pacific marine heatwave wiped out four million of Alaska’s seabirds.