Department of Telecom Directs Deactivation of USSD
Context: The Department of Telecom (DoT) has instructed telecom operators to deactivate USSD-based call forwarding services, specifically the commonly used *401# service for unconditional call forwarding, with effect from April 15. The directive comes in response to concerns over the misuse of this facility for unauthorized activities. The DoT has urged telecom operators to transition […]
About A C-Vigil App
Context: Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 79,000 complaints have been received on the C-Vigil app. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions C-Vigil App: An Overview Features:
Current Affairs 01 April 2024
CONTENTS ECI Raises Concerns Over Non-Biodegradable Materials in Elections Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently reiterated its concerns regarding the environmental hazards posed by the use of non-biodegradable materials in election campaigns. Since 1999, the ECI has been urging political parties and candidates to refrain from using plastic or polythene for the […]
PIB Summaries 01 April 2024
CONTENTS C-Vigil App Context: Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 79,000 complaints have been received on the C-Vigil app. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions C-Vigil App: An Overview Features: Department of Telecom Directs Deactivation of USSD-Based Call Forwarding Due to Misuse Context: The Department of Telecom (DoT) has instructed telecom operators […]
Static Quiz 01 April 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 April 2024
CONTENTS Sustainable Agriculture with Nano-Fertilisers Context: Recently the Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers, has revealed that urea consumption in the current fiscal year is anticipated to decrease by 8 percent compared to FY 2022-23, attributed to the adoption of its liquid nano variant. This, coupled with increased domestic production, has resulted in a decline […]