Next-Generation Cyber Crimes

Combating Next-Generation Cyber Crimes and Financial Frauds

Experts at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Conference on “Next-Gen Forensics: The New Age of Fraud Investigation” highlighted an urgent need for a fundamental shift in probing methodologies. With cybercriminals increasingly deploying weaponized technologies like AI-generated deepfakes, digital arrests, voice cloning, and crypto-laundering networks, traditional investigation methods are rendering themselves […]

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Judiciary and AI

Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026

The Supreme Court AI Committee, chaired by Justice P.S. Narasimha, has released the preliminary draft of the ‘Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026’. The committee has invited public and stakeholder comments on the draft related to use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts till June 20, 2026. This move comes in the

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Aeroplan being fueled

Aviation Turbine Fuel Price Stabilisation Fund

The Union Cabinet has approved a one-time budgetary support of ₹10,000 crore to create a Price Stabilisation Fund for Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). This initiative aims to cushion scheduled Indian airlines and passengers from escalating jet fuel prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Key Features of the Stabilisation Fund Why is this

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air pollution and unborn child

Impact of Urban Air Pollution on Fetal Growth

A pioneering study funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine has mapped the exact biological pathway through which urban air pollution breaches the placental barrier, leading to long-term developmental harm in fetuses. Key Findings of the Study While previous research established that environmental pollutants could

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Indian Army and Navy

APPOINTMENT OF THE THIRD CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF

General N.S. Raja Subramani recently assumed charge as India’s third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). Key Highlights of the Appointment 💡 Value Addition for UPSC UPSC Prelims (PT) Practice Question Q. With reference to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in India, consider the following

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India and Nepal border

India-Nepal Border Ties and Disputes

Nepal’s newly elected Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, recently made an unprecedented statement in Parliament acknowledging that Nepal, alongside India, has encroached upon Indian territories in various places. Key Highlights of the Development Boundary Disputes Between India and Nepal While approximately 97% of the border is demarcated, two primary friction points remain unresolved. India-Nepal Relationship: History

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Election Commission of India’s (ECI) and Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

Special Intensive Revision Of Electoral Rolls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially commenced the enumeration phase of the third round of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Manipur. Key Highlights of the SIR Exercise Procedural Mechanics (Voter Registration) 💡 Value Addition for UPSC UPSC Prelims (PT) Practice Question Q. With reference to

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Renewable Energy from different sources

The Invisible Barrier: Why Air Pollution is Strangling Renewable Energy

A recent analysis published in Nature Sustainability has highlighted the severe impact of air pollution, specifically aerosols, on solar power generation. The study reveals that aerosol-induced pollution significantly undermined solar energy output in 2023, posing a dual challenge for India’s environmental and energy security goals. Key Findings of the Study Comparative Analysis: India vs. China

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