PRELIMS

Concept : Phishing is a cybercrime where attackers attempt to gain access to sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, credit card details, or personal data, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity. This is typically done through emails, phone calls, SMS, or social media messages. Key Terms: Techniques: Phishing emails often …

Concept : USSR (Soviet Union) Luna Program:Pioneering series of unmanned missions with milestones like: * Luna 2: First object to impact the Moon (1959) * Luna 3: First images of the Moon’s far side (1959) * Luna 9: First soft landing on the Moon (1966) * Luna 16, 20, 24: …

Concept : The NCW, or National Commission for Women, is a crucial government body in India established for the protection and promotion of women’s rights. Established: The NCW was set up in 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. Function : Advisory and Recommendatory: It primarily functions as …

Concept : The Nilgiri Tahr, also known as the Nilgiri Ibex, is an endangered wild goat species endemic to the southern Western Ghats mountain range in India. It is the state animal of Tamil Nadu. Habitat: Found in open montane grasslands (shola grasslands) at elevations of 1200 to 2600 meters. …

Concept : A curative petition is a final judicial remedy available in India to challenge the decisions of the Supreme Court. It’s a last resort option used to rectify a perceived miscarriage of justice in a case where all other legal avenues have been exhausted. Understanding Curative Petitions : Eligibility: …