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I4C warns of pilgrimage booking scams

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: I4C warns of pilgrimage booking scams (GS3 · Cyber, 19 April 2025)

What happened

  • I4C alerted the public to fake booking sites for Kedarnath helicopters, guest houses and Char Dham [PIB].

Background

  • I4C is under MHA [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Pilgrims are soft targets.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Cyber security and money laundering

  1. As per PIB (2025-04-19): I4C alerted the public to fake booking sites for Kedarnath helicopters, guest houses and Char Dham.
  2. Pilgrims are soft targets.
Quotable data point

I4C alerted the public to fake booking sites for Kedarnath helicopters, guest houses and Char Dham.

PIB: I4C alert, 19 Apr 2025

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: I4C.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

I4C is under

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Go deeper

ExplainerCyber Security in India: Types of Threats, Legal Framework, Institutions, Recent Attacks and the Way Forward (UPSC Notes + PYQs)

Official source: PIB: I4C alert, 19 Apr 2025

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