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Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme: It has been notified for domestic companies and institutions involved in the technology design, development, and commercialization of telecommunication products and solutions to enable affordable broadband and mobile services in rural and remote areas. It was launched by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), a body under the DepartmentRead more

Kalasa-Bhanduri Project: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) recently deferred the decision on diverting forest land from the Kali and Sahyadri tiger reserves for the construction of a part of the Karnataka government’s Kalasa-Bhanduri Project. The project involves the construction of dams and a canal system to divert water from the Mahadayi River, located in Goa, to the MalaprabhaRead more

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana: It will be implemented as a Central Sector Sub-scheme under the Central Sector Component of the PMMSY.  Funding: Implemented at an estimated outlay of Rs.6,000 crore consisting of 50% i.e. Rs.3,000 crore public finance including the World Bank and the AFD external financing, and rest 50% i.e. Rs.3,000 croreRead more

  PRELIMS BOOSTER   Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species: It also known as the Bonn Convention, is an environmental treaty under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme.  It provides a global platform for the conservation and sustainable use of migratory animals and their habitats.   It was signed in Bonn, Germany, on 23Read more

Whale Phishing: A whale phishing or whaling attack is a spear phishing attack that is aimed exclusively at a high-level executive or official.   The attacker typically impersonates a peer within the target’s organization, or an equal or higher-level colleague or associate from another organization.  Because whaling attacks target individuals who can authorize larger payments, theyRead more

Alaskapox :- It is an orthopox virus  that was first discovered in Alaska, USA, in 2015.  It is a double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the same genus (Orthopoxvirus) as smallpox, monkeypox, and cowpox.  Orthopoxviruses are zoonotic viruses that can infect various mammals, including humans.  Current evidence indicates that the Alaskapox virus primarily occurs in small mammals. The virus has been most commonly identified in red-backed voles and shrews.  Signs andRead more

1) Conservation Reserve: Telangana’s State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) approved the corridor area between Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve and Kawal Tiger Reserve as a conservation reserve.   SBWL is established under the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment (WPA) Act, 2002, headed by Chief Minister or Administrator in case of UT.   About Conservation Reserve:   A protected area under the ‘WildlifeRead more

1) Dachigam National Park (DNP): Due to heavy snowfall, Himalayan Black Bears are provided a special diet to aid them during hibernation period at rehabilitation centre of DNP.   Located in Jammu and Kashmir and spread in Zabarwan mountain ranges of great Himalayas.   Occupies almost half of catchment zone of world famous Dal Lake.   Dagwan isRead more

Open Network Digital Commerce: It is an open-source network set up to enable buyers and sellers to transact with each other irrespective of the e-commerce platform on which either of them are registered. It will enable local commerce across segments, such as mobility, grocery, food order and delivery, hotel booking and travel, among others, to be discovered and engaged by any network-enabled application. ItRead more

SAMARTH Centres: The Smart Advanced Manufacturing and Rapid Transformation Hub (SAMARTH) centres are set up under the Scheme for “Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector. These centres have been providing assistance to the MSMEs to train the workforce and make them aware of Industry 4.0 technologies in the following ways:   Organizing Seminars/Read more