![First Indian Male to win a gold medal at the Olympic, Know His Name [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/First-Indian-Male-to-win-a-gold-medal-at-the-Olympic-768x432.png)
Abhinav Bindra is a celebrated Indian sport shooter who has made significant contributions both on and off the field. His achievements include Olympic glory, numerous international medals, and impactful work in sports science and policy. Early Life and Education of Abhinav Bindra Abhinav Bindra was born on September 28, 1982, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, into a…
![Vinay Goyal Appointed as State Mission Director of NHM [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/07tv-Vinay-Goyal-1-768x432.jpg)
Dr. Vinay Goyal has officially assumed the role of State Mission Director for the National Health Mission (NHM). He succeeds K. Jeevan Babu, who has moved to the Kerala Water Authority as Managing Director. Dr. Goyal, an IAS officer of the 2016 batch, also takes charge as Director of the Kerala State IT Mission and…
Sep 09, 2024Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Hardware Security A novel side-channel attack has been found to leverage radio signals emanated by a device’s random access memory (RAM) as a data exfiltration mechanism, posing a threat to air-gapped networks. The technique has been codenamed RAMBO by Dr. Mordechai Guri, the head of the Offensive Cyber Research Lab…
![Union Home Minister Amit Shah Honors Mumbai Samachar’s Legacy with ‘200 Not Out’ Documentary Release [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Union-Home-Minister-Amit-Shah-Honors-Mumbai-Samachars-Legacy-with-200-Not-Out-Documentary-Release.pn-768x432.png)
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, presided over a significant event in Mumbai, Maharashtra, marking the release of the ‘200 Not Out‘ documentary chronicling the illustrious journey of Mumbai Samachar, Asia’s oldest newspaper. The ceremony, attended by dignitaries including Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde, highlighted the newspaper’s enduring legacy and…
![SBI Foundation Launches 3rd Edition of Asha Scholarship Program [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SvVpDWja-Untitled-design-19.jpg)
The State Bank of India (SBI) Foundation has unveiled the third edition of its flagship initiative, the SBI Asha Scholarship Programme. This ambitious program aims to support 10,000 talented students from underprivileged backgrounds across India, offering substantial financial assistance to help them pursue their educational dreams. Program Overview Scope and Objectives The SBI Asha Scholarship…
![Israel’s Tower Semiconductor and Adani’s $10 Billion Chip Project in India [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_FILE_PHOTO__Illustra_2_1_QID8SJLU-1-768x432.jpg)
Israel’s Tower Semiconductor and India’s Adani Group are set to invest 839.47 billion rupees ($10 billion) in a semiconductor manufacturing project in Maharashtra. The initiative highlights India’s push to become a global hub for chip production, despite previous challenges such as Foxconn’s withdrawal from a $19.5 billion joint venture with Vedanta and stalled plans by…
Sep 09, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Espionage / Malware The China-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as Mustang Panda has been observed weaponizing Visual Studio Code software as part of espionage operations targeting government entities in Southeast Asia. “This threat actor used Visual Studio Code’s embedded reverse shell feature to gain a foothold in target networks,”…
![Uttar Pradesh GK Question and Answers With Detailed Solutions [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Uttar-Pradesh-GK-768x432.png)
Uttar Pradesh (UP) is one of the largest and most populous states in India. Located in the northern part of the country, UP is known for its rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and diverse geography. The state plays a crucial role in Indian politics, economy, and education. UP GK, or General Knowledge about Uttar Pradesh,…
Sep 09, 2024Ravie LakshmananFinancial Security / Malware The Colombian insurance sector is the target of a threat actor tracked as Blind Eagle with the end goal of delivering a customized version of a known commodity remote access trojan (RAT) known as Quasar RAT since June 2024. “Attacks have originated with phishing emails impersonating the Colombian…
![First Female Indian Scientist, Know Her Name [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/First-Female-Indian-Scientist-768x432.png)
Kamala Sohonie was a pioneering Indian biochemist who made significant contributions to science and opened doors for women in research. Her journey as the first Indian woman to receive a PhD in a scientific discipline paved the way for future generations of women scientists. Early Life and Education of Kamala Sohonie Kamala Sohonie was born…