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Pent-up demand refers to a situation where consumers are eager to purchase goods or services but are unable to do so due to various factors, such as economic downturns, supply chain issues, or external restrictions (like lockdowns). This demand builds up over time, leading to a surge in purchases once the barriers to buying are […]

What are Mule accounts and rented accounts ? Mule Accounts: A mule account is used by criminals to move illicit funds from one place to another to conceal the origins and destination. Often, the account holder (or “mule”) may or may not be aware of the illegal nature of the transactions they’re helping to facilitate. […]

What is business email compromise (BEC)? Business email compromise (BEC) is a type of social engineering attack that takes place over email. In a BEC attack, an attacker falsifies an email message to trick the victim into performing some action — most often, transferring money to an account or location the attacker controls. BEC attacks differ from other […]

Why C295 aircraft project is a game changer for India. Know in 5 points The C295 facility in Gujarat is the first private factory from which planes, ready to take to the skies, will be rolled out. From enhancing India’s defence capabilities, creating jobs and positioning India as an exporter, the Tata-Airbus C295 project is […]

21st livestock census-2024:  The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has launched the 21st Livestock Census in New Delhi. What is the livestock census all about? Conducted every five years, the census carries out a headcount of the number of domesticated animals, poultry, and stray animals in the country. The census takes into account […]

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to be next CJI: How are Chief Justices of India appointed? The Centre on October 24 appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI), formally approving the recommendation made by CJI D Y Chandrachud a week ago. Justice Khanna,the seniormost judge in the apex court, will succeed CJI […]

2024 Global Nature Conservation Index: India ranked 176 out of 180 countries, labelled among worst performers India with an abysmal score of 45.5 (out of 100) has been ranked 176th in the Global Nature Conservation Index, 2024. The country ranks as one of the five worst performers alongside Kiribati (180), Turkey (179), Iraq (178), and […]

A final assembly line (FAL) plant is a manufacturing facility where the final assembly of a product takes place. In these plants, different components and parts, which may have been manufactured in other locations, are brought together and assembled into the finished product. Key Characteristics of a Final Assembly Line Plant: Component Integration: Parts and […]

What  is non revenue water (NRW)? Use of AI in Water Conservation:  Senior government and industry leaders will gather in Washington in late October for annual meetings between the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Water and digital solutions rank among the World Bank’s top priorities under its Global Challenge Programs and are […]

Why in News? Switzerland police has recently arrested at least four persons for their involvement in the death of a 64-year-old American woman by a ‘suicide pod’ .The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly suffered from an autoimmune condition for years. This incident has turned the spotlight on the contentious Sarco pod, engineered […]