Why in the news? India’s Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) has successfully averted cyber fraud losses of around ₹660 crore. Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) What is it?: It is a risk-based analytical tool designed to assess the likelihood of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Scientists urged governments to take immediate action on plastic pollution, instead of waiting for the Global Plastic Treaty to launch. Global Plastic Treaty  What is it?: The Global Plastic Treaty seeks to create a legally binding … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Supreme Court has placed Corporate Environmental Responsibility within the legal scope of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India Governed By: Companies Act, 2013 What is it?: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has released an advisory alerting citizens regarding Ghost Pairing attacks. Ghost Pairing What is it?: Ghost pairing is a social-engineering–based cyberattack in which fraudsters secretly link a victim’s WhatsApp account … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The MMOD protection scheme for Gaganyaan follows internationally recognised standards, incorporating passive protective measures such as Whipple shields. Micrometeoroids What is it?: They are typically extremely small meteoroid particles, with sizes ranging from a few micrometers … Continue reading →