Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Akira ransomware, and why has the government issued a warning against it?” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Akira?3 How does Akira infect devices?4 What does Akira do after infecting devices? What is the News?… Continue reading What is the Akira ransomware, and why has the government issued a warning against it?
DGT collaborates with Amazon Web Services India to offer skilling programs on emerging technologies
Source: The post is based on the article “DGT collaborates with Amazon Web Services India to offer skilling programs on emerging technologies” published in PIB on 31st July 2023. What is the News? The Directorate General of Training (DGT) is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) India to upskill students in emerging technologies. What is… Continue reading DGT collaborates with Amazon Web Services India to offer skilling programs on emerging technologies
In the wilderness: Forest Bill defeats purpose of the law
Source: The post is based on the article “In the wilderness: Forest Bill defeats purpose of the law” published in Business standard on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment News: Last week, the Lok Sabha passed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill, which makes significant changes to… Continue reading In the wilderness: Forest Bill defeats purpose of the law
A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill” published in Business standard on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health News: This article discusses the Jan Vishwas Bill passed by Lok Sabha, which amends many provisions,… Continue reading A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill
The debate on data
Source: The post is based on the article “The debate on data” published in “The Hindu” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth development and employment. News: The author discusses concerns over India’s statistical system and the accuracy of its data. Once admired globally,… Continue reading The debate on data
Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating
Source: The post is based on the article “Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: The author discusses how tribal cultures are fading due to modern development. The Central government’s… Continue reading Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating
Recalibrating India’s clean cooking strategy
Source– The post is based on the article “Recalibrating India’s clean cooking strategy” published in “The Hindu” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure: Energy Relevance: Issues related to cooking fuels News- The article explains the issues related to LPG adoption in India and need for alternate clean cooking fuels. What are efforts by the… Continue reading Recalibrating India’s clean cooking strategy
Express View on India’s economy: Sweet and sour
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on India’s economy: Sweet and sour” published in the “The Indian Express” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth Relevance: Growth prospects of Indian economy News- The article explains the present economic scenario Which indicators show a favourable economic situation? The IMF… Continue reading Express View on India’s economy: Sweet and sour
Not going to down – urbanisation in India
Source– The post is based on the article “Not going to down” published in “The Times of India” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation Relevance: Challenges faced by emerging urban centres News– The surge in India’s daily mean rainfall since the last week of June again showed up the poor state of urban India’s… Continue reading Not going to down – urbanisation in India
Who’s listening to the teacher? HEI Rankings aren’t
Source– The post is based on the article “Who’s listening to the teacher? HEI Rankings aren’t” published in the “The Times of India” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: Higher education News– The article explains the issues related to the ranking system for educational institutions and… Continue reading Who’s listening to the teacher? HEI Rankings aren’t
