Why in News Security Risk: Without TLS encryption: Geographical Distribution: TLS 1.3: What is POP3 (Post Office Protocol) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) mail servers POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) Key Differences: Both protocols rely on email clients (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird, or mobile email apps) to connect to the … Read more
In 2022, a record 62 million tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) was generated globally, an 82% increase since 2010. This amount is projected to grow by another 32% to 82 million tonnes by 2030. This vast quantity of discarded electronics represents a significant loss of valuable resources and contributes to environmental pollution. Currently, only a … Read more
Recent HMPV Context Current Situation: Five years post-Covid-19, China faces a rapid outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), alongside other viruses like influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19, as per Reports and social media posts highlighting the situation in China. Overwhelmed hospitals and crematories reported, affecting children and the elderly most severely. What is HMPV? Symptoms … Read more
International Year of Glacier Conservation (2025): Declared by the UN General Assembly on Tajikistan’s initiative(2022) to raise awareness about glacier preservation. A conference will be held in Tajikistan to address this issue. Regional Impact Countries at Risk Implications Key Facts Conservation initiatives, policy shifts, and international cooperation are essential to mitigate this growing crisis. Irreversible … Read more
