Aug 15, 2024Ravie LakshmananCloud Security / DevOps A newly discovered attack vector in GitHub Actions artifacts dubbed ArtiPACKED could be exploited to take over repositories and gain access to organizations’ cloud environments. “A combination of misconfigurations and security flaws can make artifacts leak tokens, both of third party cloud services and GitHub tokens, making them…
![Highlights On P.M Modi’s 78th Independence Day Speech [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Highlights-On-P.M-Modis-78th-Independence-Day-Speech-768x432.png)
From ways and means to achieve the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ goal to reforms brought about by the NDA government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, laid out a roadmap for the country for the coming years. He said his…
Aug 15, 2024Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Cybercrime Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of the Gafgyt botnet that’s targeting machines with weak SSH passwords to ultimately mine cryptocurrency on compromised instances using their GPU computational power. This indicates that the “IoT botnet is targeting more robust servers running on cloud native environments,” Aqua Security…
![Is This 77th or 78th Independence Day? [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Is-This-77th-or-78th-Independence-Day-768x432.png)
As India approaches August 15, the nation prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day. This day marks the historic moment in 1947 when India achieved freedom from British colonial rule after a prolonged struggle. It is a time to honour the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who fought tirelessly for the country’s independence. Independence Day…
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India is critical in determining the success of the SDGs, globally. At the UN Sustainable Development Summit in 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted, “Sustainable development of one-sixth of humanity will be of great consequence to the world and our beautiful planet. It will be a world of fewer challenges and greater hope; and, more…
![Themes Of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Themes-Of-Azadi-Ka-Amrit-Mahotsav-768x432.png)
The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative by the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence. The celebration is marked by several themes, each focusing on different aspects of India’s journey over the last seven and a half decades. There are the key themes: 1. Vishva Guru Bharat ‘A guru…
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RRC NR Apprentice Notification 2024: 4096 Vacancy Details If your qualification is only 10th and you have ITI pass then this is very good recruitment for you all If you have passed 10th in any subject then you can apply for this recruitment. You can apply through online mode. If your qualification is 10th/12th pass…
![India-Pakistan Conflicts [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Indo_Pak_War_CNN-1-768x432.jpg)
India and Pakistan, formed from the Partition of British India in August 1947, have had a contentious relationship since their inception. The core issue driving their conflicts is Kashmir. Pakistan’s demand for Kashmir, a Muslim-majority region, to join it contrasts with India’s insistence on retaining Kashmir to maintain its multi-religious and multi-ethnic identity. This discord…
![Sandeep Poundrik Assumes Role as Secretary of the Ministry of Steel [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/07_08_2024-ias_sandeep_23773692-1-768x432.jpg)
Shri Sandeep Poundrik has officially taken over as the Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, succeeding in his role at Udyog Bhawan. A 1993-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, Poundrik was welcomed by senior officials of the Ministry upon his appointment. Previous Roles and Experience Poundrik’s extensive background includes serving as Additional Chief Secretary…
![GK Quiz on Jama Masjid, Questions and Answers [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GK-Quiz-on-Jama-Masjid-768x432.png)
Jama Masjid, one of India’s most renowned mosques, stands as a remarkable testament to Mughal architecture and heritage. Located in Old Delhi, this grand mosque attracts numerous visitors and scholars interested in its historical and cultural significance. This article presents a general knowledge quiz to test your understanding of Jama Masjid’s history, architecture, and other…