Current Affairs 23 June 2022

 CONTENTS:

1. Four new corals recorded from Indian waters
2. Digital wearables can expose users to cyberattacks
3. BRICS Business Forum
4. High inflation –a ‘major concern’

Four New Corals Recorded From Indian Waters

Context:

Scientists have recorded four species of corals for the first time from Indian waters.

Relevance:

GS-III: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Dimensions in the Article:

• Key Points
• What are Coral Reefs?
• How do they feed themselves?
• Significance of Corals

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Digital Wearables Can Expose Users To Cyberattacks

Context:

Digital wearables, smartwatches and fitness trackers pose unique threats to the security and privacy of customer data, warned the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a global outfit for technical professionals.

Relevance:

GS II- Science and Technology

Dimensions of the Article:

1. Key Points
2. What is Cyber Attack and Cyber Security?
3. Types of Cyber attacks
4. Challenges of Cyber Security in India

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BRICS Business Forum

Context:

Prime Minister of India recently addressed the BRICS Business Forum that was held ahead of 14^th summit of BRICS.

Relevance:

GS II- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests., GS III-Growth & Development

Dimensions of the Article:

1. Key Points
2. What is BRICS?

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High Inflation – ‘A Major Concern’

Context:

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has said as “high inflation continues to be the major concern.

Relevance:

GS-III Indian Economy

Dimensions of the Article:

1. Key Points
2. About Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
3. Repo rate
4. Reverse Repo rate

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