Contents1 Introduction2 What is Cyber Security?3 Few recent examples of cyber attacks in India4 Government initiatives to strengthen Cyber Security in India5 Challenges in tackling cyber offences6 Suggestions to improve cyber security7 Conclusion Introduction Recently there were many instances of Chinese led cyber-attacks on Indians and India based companies. A US-based cyber group has informed… Continue reading Cyber attacks and Cyber Security in India – Explained Pointwise
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Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 3, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “Sansad TV”: A merger of the LSTV and the RSTV2 Sri Lanka approved the “West Container Terminal” proposal3 “Himalayan serow” spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam4 PM inaugurated ‘Maritime India Summit 2021’5 Possible evidence of China’s “Cyber Warfare” against India 6 LinkedIn released the… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 3, 2021
Possible evidence of China’s “Cyber Warfare” against India
What is the News? A recent report has claimed that Chinese hackers had targeted Indians and Indian based companies. These cyber-attacks have raised concerns over whether China is engaged in cyber warfare with India. What is Cyber Warfare? Cyber Warfare refers to the use of digital attacks (like computer viruses and hacking) by one country… Continue reading Possible evidence of China’s “Cyber Warfare” against India
LinkedIn released the “Opportunity Index 2021”
What is the News? LinkedIn has released the Opportunity Index,2021. The index focuses on the manner in which women perceive their employment opportunities. Further, the opportunity index also focuses on how the gender gap is slowing down the career progress for working women. About the Opportunity Index 2021: The LinkedIn Opportunity Index research was conducted… Continue reading LinkedIn released the “Opportunity Index 2021”
PM inaugurated ‘Maritime India Summit 2021’
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Second edition of the”Maritime India Summit 2021′. About the Maritime India Summit 2021: Organised by: Maritime India Summit is being organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. The FICCI will act as the Industry Partner in this summit. Partner Country: Denmark is the… Continue reading PM inaugurated ‘Maritime India Summit 2021’
“Himalayan serow” spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam
What is the News? Himalayan Serow has been spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam. About Himalayan Serow: Himalayan serow is a subspecies of the mainland serow. It resembles a cross between a goat, a donkey, a cow, and a pig. Species: There are several species of serows in the world. All of them… Continue reading “Himalayan serow” spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam
Sri Lanka approved the “West Container Terminal” proposal
What is the News? The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a proposal to develop Colombo Port’s West Container Terminal(WCT) under a joint venture with India and Japan. Note: This proposal comes after Sri Lanka had pulled out of the 2019 tripartite agreement with India and Japan to develop the East Container Terminal(ECT). About the West… Continue reading Sri Lanka approved the “West Container Terminal” proposal
“Sansad TV”: A merger of the LSTV and the RSTV
What is the News? The government of India has announced the merger of the Lok Sabha TV and the Rajya Sabha TV. The channels from now on will be known as Sansad TV. About the Lok Sabha TV(LSTV): The Lok Sabha TV has been in operation since 2006. It was the first Parliamentary channel of… Continue reading “Sansad TV”: A merger of the LSTV and the RSTV
Ceasefire Agreements Between India and Pakistan
Synopsis: Recently India and Pakistan issued a joint statement to strictly observe the ceasefire agreements along the LoC and other sectors. This has significant implications for peaceful border management along LoC (J&K) and other sectors. Background There were around 5130 ceasefire violations in 2020 registered on either side of the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu… Continue reading Ceasefire Agreements Between India and Pakistan
Regional stability in South-Asia depends on India, Pakistan and China
Synopsis: If China, Pakistan and India can remain humble, then there is hope for better regional development and stability. Introduction Recently India and Pakistan have announced the strict observance of all ceasefire agreements along the Line of Control(LoC). On the other hand, India has also seen a de-escalation along the Line of Actual Control… Continue reading Regional stability in South-Asia depends on India, Pakistan and China
