Petya is a family of encrypting ransomwarethat infects the master boot record and encrypts the NTFS file table, demanding a payment in Bitcoin in order to regain access to the system. The malware specifically targets Microsoft Windows-based systems. Ukraine has emerged as the epicenter of the attack with 60 per cent of the systems infected as reported by Kaspersky.
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What is a Ransomware?
Ransomware is a form of malicious software intended to block access or threatens to erase the victim’s data until a ransom is paid. Many popular ransomware malware prefer to obtain payment through Bitcoin as it is difficult to trace. There are numerous types of Ransomwares as of today. Crypto-ransomware: This Malware encrypts the systems files… Continue reading What is a Ransomware?
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 27
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers. 1. Do you think that the continued focus of US on high-skilled Indian labour mobility could impact India-US economic relationship? Give your opinion. (GS 2) The Hindu 2. What… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 27
What is Digital Revolution?
The advancement of technology from analog electronic and mechanical devices to the digital technology available today. The era started to during the 1980s and is ongoing. The Digital Revolution also marks the beginning of the Information Era. The Digital Revolution is sometimes also called the Third Industrial Revolution.
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 26
1. What is a smart city? Do you agree that the concept of smart cities has redefined the urban discourse in our country?(GS 3) The Hindu Smart city:- A ‘smart city’ is an urban region that is highly advanced in terms of overall infrastructure, sustainable real estate, communications and market viability. It is a city… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 26
Must Read News Articles – June 26
Archives GS 1 — GS 2 International groupings and agreements For a stronger India-U.S. bond: (The Hindu) A critical factor impacting business engagement between the two nations is an unprecedented focus by the U.S. on high-skill labour mobility. Indian firms firmly support weeding out the abuse of the visa system. Government policies Is it time to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 26
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 26
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers. 1. What is a smart city? Do you agree that the concept of smart cities has redefined the urban discourse in our country? (GS 3) The Hindu 2. Strong India-USA… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 26
Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology was first developed in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto. Since its inception, it has been used as the basis for several cryptocurrencies from around the world, including Bitcoin andBitshares. Blockchain is a sort of distributed ledger or decentralized database that keeps records of digital transactions. The ledger can record many transactions such as monetary… Continue reading Blockchain Technology
About National Policy on Education
Eminent scientist and former Chief of ISRO, K. Kasturirangan has been appointed the Chairman of an eight-member committee which has the task to prepare the final draft of the National Education Policy. The National Policy on Education (NPE) is a policy formulated by the Government of India to promote education amongst India’s people. The policy covers elementary education to colleges in… Continue reading About National Policy on Education
What is Paris Agreement?
It is an agreement within the UNFCCC dealing with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance starting in the year 2020. The Paris Accord is considered as a turning point for global climate policy. Aims: The central aim is to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by keeping a global temperature… Continue reading What is Paris Agreement?
