GS-I/Geography
Source: DTE
Why in News?
Recent studies have highlighted the close relationship between the Indian Ocean basin-wide (IOBW) Index and dengue outbreaks in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
About Indian Ocean basin-wide (IOBW) Index:
Key facts about Dengue:
GS-I/Geography
Source: Live Mint
Why in News?
Recently, six suspected pirates were apprehended by a European naval force for attacking an oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden. This incident highlights a resurgence in piracy attacks originating from Somalia.
Piracy off the Somali coast peaked in 2011 but has since declined. In 2011, there were 237 reported attacks, costing the global economy around $7 billion, with hefty ransoms paid.
Concerns about a resurgence have surfaced with five reported incidents in the first quarter of 2024 off Somalia.
GS-I/Indian Society
Source: The Hindu
Why in News?
Once again, the Muslim population has become a point of discussion. Last month, PM Narendra Modi referred Muslims in India, suggesting they have a higher birth rate.
GS-II/International Relations
Source: Wionews
Why in News?
China has become India's largest trading partner in the fiscal year 2023-24, surpassing the US with a two-way commerce of $118.4 billion, as per data released by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
India-US Bilateral Trade Relations
GS-II/Polity and Governance
Source: Indian Express
Why in News?
Recently, the Supreme Court highlighted concerns regarding 'history sheets' and caste biases in police records.
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GS-III/Science and Technology
Source: News 18
Why in News?
Recently, Google Chrome faced a zero-day vulnerability, causing concern among users and cybersecurity experts.
Understanding Zero-Day Vulnerability:
A zero-day vulnerability is a flaw in software or a system that is unknown to the vendor, lacking any available patches or means of mitigation when initially discovered.
The term 'zero-day attack' refers to an attack that exploits a vulnerability immediately upon its discovery, with no delay. Hackers utilize zero-day exploits, such as malware, to take advantage of these vulnerabilities.
Zero-day vulnerabilities pose a higher risk due to the following reasons:
GS-III/Environment and Ecology
Source: The Hindu
Why in News?
Project Raptor Watch (PRW) of the Madras Naturalist’s Society, who have been tracking peregrines, aims to document, study and monitor raptor species in Tamil Nadu.
GS-III/Economy
Source: The Hindu
Why in News?
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh stated that 5,801 illegal immigrants from Myanmar were identified in Kamjong district following a civil war in the neighboring country, bringing the issue of illegal migration back into the spotlight.
The topic of illegal immigration is highly sensitive, requiring consideration of humanitarian aspects alongside others.
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