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- 1. Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
- 2. India, GCC adopt Joint Action Plan 2024-28
- 3. New Initiatives launched under I4C
- 4. Blueprint for Action on Responsible AI in Military
- 5. Health Dynamics of India 2022-23
- 6. Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
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Posted 11 Sep 2024
8 min read
Sanchar Saathi
Recently, more than one crore fraudulent mobile connections disconnected with help of Sanchar Saathi.
Sanchar Saathi
- Launched by: Department of Telecommunication
- Objective: citizen centric platform to fight cyber fraud, enabling citizens to report suspicious calls & messages.
- It contains various modules such as:-
- Chakshu-Report Suspected Fraud Communication
- CEIR-Block Your Lost/Stolen Mobile
- TAFCOP-Know mobile connections taken in your name
- KYM-Know Your Mobile / IMEI Verification
- RICWIN-Report Incoming International Call With Indian Number
- KYI-Know Your Wireline Internet Service Provider
- Tags :
- Sanchar Saathi
- Chakshu
- IMEI Verification
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Digital Public Goods
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched Phase III of capacity-building initiatives under Digital India vision to enhance skills in Digital Public Goods Projects.
About Digital Public Goods (DPGs)
- DPGs are open-source technologies, including open data, open AI models, open standards and open content, used in a country to operationalize digital public infrastructure.
- e.g., Aadhaar, UPI, Digilocker, etc.
- DPGs can limit economic monopolies over digital solutions and knowledge.
- Reasons behind introducing DPGs: Inclusivity and accessibility, catalyst for innovation, enhanced transparency in public service delivery, etc.
- Tags :
- Digital Public Infrastructure
- Digital Public Goods
- Digital India Vision
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Northern United-2024
Recently, China and Russia announced joint naval and air drills ‘Northern United-2024’ in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk.
About Northern United 2024
- It aims to improve strategic cooperation between the China and Russia and “strengthen their ability to jointly deal with security threats.”
About Sea of Japan and Okhotsk
- Sea of Japan is marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean. It is bounded by Japan and Sakhalin Island to the east and by Russia and Korea to the west.
- Sea of Okhotsk is bounded on by Kamchatka Peninsula and the Kuril Islands (East and Southeast), by northern coast of Japanese island of Hokkaido (South), and by Sakhalin Island (Southwest).
- Tags :
- Northern United-2024
- Sea of Japan
- Sea of Okhotsk
Paraguay River
The water level in the Paraguay River is facing the lowest water level in more than a century.
About Paraguay River
- Fifth largest river in South America and principal tributary of the Paraná River.
- Originates south of Diamantino in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso.
- Flows generally north-to-south, weaving its way through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
- A notable feature of the upper basin is the vast seasonal swamp called the Pantanal.
- The predominant climate in the drainage basin is hot and humid, characterized by dry winters and heavy rains in the summer.
- Tags :
- South America
- Paraguay River
- Mato Grosso
- Pantanal
Proton Fusion Engine
Recently, a US-based startup firm RocketStar has conceptualized a proton fusion propulsion engine.
About Proton Fusion Engine
- It was initially conceptualized by Albert Einstein back in 1929 use nuclear fusion to propel spacecraft at near-light speeds.
- It aims to use hydrogen fusion to generate enormous amounts of energy, offering a cleaner and more efficient alternative to chemical fuels.
- Its design relies on a funnel-shaped magnetic field, where protons are compressed and heated to extreme temperatures. The resulting plasma jet provides the necessary thrust.
- The potential to extend this technology to vehicles on Earth could revolutionize transportation.
- Tags :
- Nuclear Fusion
- Proton Engine
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Presbyopia
Drug Controller General of India has approved a new eye drop PresVu.
- It is developed to reduce dependency on reading glasses for individuals affected by presbyopia.
About Presbyopia
- It is a refractive error in which the eyes gradually lose the ability to focus on nearby objects.
- It happens as the lens stops focusing light correctly on the retina (a light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye).
- With the age, the lens in eye gets harder and less flexible.
- It is an age-related condition and people usually develop it at around the age of 40.
- Tags :
- Presbyopia
- Human Eye
- PresVu
- DGCI
Siddha Medical System
A recent study showcases that Siddha drugs can reduce Anaemia among Adolescent Girls.
- The treatment used a combination Siddha drugs ABMN (Aṉṉapēticentūram, Bāvaṉa kaṭukkāy, Mātuḷai maṇappāku, and Nellikkāy lēkiyam).
About Siddha System
- Founder: Sage Agasthiyar or Agasthya.
- ‘Siddha’ literature is in Tamil and it is practiced largely in Tamil speaking parts of India and by Indian Diaspora in South East Asia.
- It is one of the oldest medical systems in India and focuses on spiritual, mental and physical well-being.
- Its principles largely rely upon Panchabootham, taste, and three humours (doshas) - Vali (vatham – air+ space), azhal (pitham - fire) and iyyam (kapham - water + earth).
- Tags :
- Siddha
- Sage Agasthiyar
- Panchabootham
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Sakthan Thampuran
The statue of the Greatest ruler of the Cochin dynasty ‘Sakthan Thampuran’ in Kerala fell.
About Sakthan Thampuran
- Raja Rama Varma Kunjipillai (or Rama Varma IX) is popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran.
- He ruled the Cochin kingdom from 1790 to 1805.
- Transferred the seat of the Cochin kingdom from Thrippunithura to modern-day Thrissur.
- He started the Thrissur Pooram (tribute to Lord Shiva), one of the Kerala’s largest temple festivals.
- He put an end to the institution of the Yogiatirippads and entrusted temple management to the government.
- Tags :
- Sakthan Thampuran
- Cochin kingdom
- Thrissur Pooram
- Rama Varma IX
News Today (Sep 11, 2024)