Context: Recently, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for government entities for a safe and trusted Internet. About: Guidelines on Information Security Practices: CERT-In Aim: To ensure an open, safe and trusted and accountable Internet Read More …
Category: Defence & Security
‘Akira’ Attack
Context: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning about a new internet ransomware virus called ‘Akira,’. About Akira: Akira is a malicious software designed to target both Windows and Linux-based systems. It steals vital personal information and encrypts data leading to extortion of money from people. Read More …
Rafael for Indian Navy
Context: Recently, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved proposals to procure 26 Rafale Marine aircraft and three additional Scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. About Rafale Marine Aircraft It will come with associated ancillary Read More …
CRYPTOCURRENCY
Context: The G20 conference on crime and security has started which will deliberate on ways to make significant progress to improve law and order in the age of cryptocurrency and darknet. Key Highlights: Strict measures: Currency listing and trading exchanges are implementing stricter measures Read More …
Cluster Munitions
Context: The United States has decided to send cluster munitions to Ukraine to help its military push back Russian forces. About Cluster Munition: Cluster munition is a bomb that opens in the air and releases smaller “bomblets” across a wide area. The bomblets are Read More …
JAPAN INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE 2023 (JIMEX 23)
Context: The Seventh edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) will be hosted by the Indian Navy, at Visakhapatnam from 05 -10 July 2023. About JIMEX 23: JIMEX 23 will be conducted in two phases: Harbour Phase and Sea Phase Participation: India: INS Delhi, INS Read More …
Pangong Lake
Context: China is rushing to complete a bridge across the Pangong Tso, connecting the north and south banks. About Pangong Tso Lake: Location: Pangong Tso is an endorheic lake (landlocked) that is partly in India’s Ladakh region and partly in Tibet. Its total Read More …
Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement
Context: Recently, the Manipur Chief minister said that the Centre would ensure the implementation of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with Kuki insurgent groups in the hill area. About Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement: The suspension of operations (SoO) agreement was Read More …
AIP Modules
Context: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed a contract for realisation of two Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System Modules for the Kalvari Class of submarines of the Indian Navy. About Air Independent Propulsion: Read More …
F414 Jet Engine Tech Transfers
Context: The American multinational corporation General Electric (GE) has signed an agreement with India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to make fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The deal will allow the manufacture under licence in India Read More …