![First Chief of Naval Staff of India, Know His Name [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Chief-of-Naval-Staff-of-India-768x432.png)
Admiral Ram Dass Katari was a pioneering figure in the Indian Navy. As the first Indian to become the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), his tenure marked a significant transformation in the Indian Navy. His career was distinguished by many “firsts,” including being the first Indian officer to attend the Imperial Defence College and command…
Aug 29, 2024Ravie LakshmananBrowser Security / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have flagged multiple in-the-wild exploit campaigns that leveraged now-patched flaws in Apple Safari and Google Chrome browsers to infect mobile users with information-stealing malware. “These campaigns delivered n-day exploits for which patches were available, but would still be effective against unpatched devices,” Google Threat Analysis Group…
![Mukesh Ambani Unveils ‘Jio Brain’ AI Suite [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Reliance-AGM-2024-Mukesh-Ambani-Unveils-Jio-Brain-AI-Suite-768x432.png)
During Reliance Industries’ 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM), Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a groundbreaking development in the field of artificial intelligence. The company’s telecom arm, Reliance Jio, is set to launch a comprehensive suite of AI tools and applications called ‘Jio Brain’. Jio Brain: A Comprehensive AI Ecosystem Overview Jio Brain is designed to cover…
Aug 29, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Espionage / Malware A non-profit supporting Vietnamese human rights has been the target of a multi-year campaign designed to deliver a variety of malware on compromised hosts. Cybersecurity company Huntress attributed the activity to a threat cluster known as APT32, a Vietnamese-aligned hacking crew that’s also known as APT-C-00, Canvas Cyclone…
![Longest Railway Platform in the World 2024, List of Top-10 [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Longest-Railway-Platforms-in-the-World-List-of-Top-10-768x432.png)
Railway stations have played a pivotal role in connecting people and facilitating transportation across the globe. Among these, some stand out for their sheer size and capacity. In this article, we will delve into the longest railway station in the world and also explore the top 10 longest railway platforms in the world that exemplify…
![Paralympic Games Begin on August 28, 2024 [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Paralympic-Games-Begin-on-August-28-2024-768x432.png)
French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games open on Wednesday evening at Place de la Concorde. This is the first time that France has hosted the Paralympic Summer Games, and is also the first time that a Paralympics opening ceremony has taken place outside a stadium, in the heart of the host…
Aug 29, 2024Ravie LakshmananIoT Security / Vulnerability A years-old high-severity flaw impacting AVTECH IP cameras has been weaponized by malicious actors as a zero-day to rope them into a botnet. CVE-2024-7029 (CVSS score: 8.7), the vulnerability in question, is a “command injection vulnerability found in the brightness function of AVTECH closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras that…
![Its Overview, Uses, Importance and Benefits [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ORS-Full-Form-768x432.png)
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is a critical treatment for dehydration and diarrhea, especially among children. It was a revolutionary medical advancement of the 20th century, developed by Dr. Dilip Mahanabis to combat cholera in infants. This simple yet life-saving solution has saved millions of lives by replenishing lost fluids and electrolytes. Full Form of ORS…
Attackers are increasingly using new phishing toolkits (open-source, commercial, and criminal) to execute adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks. AitM enables attackers to not just harvest credentials but steal live sessions, allowing them to bypass traditional phishing prevention controls such as MFA, EDR, and email content filtering. In this article, we’re going to look at what AitM phishing…
![First Recipient of Vir Chakra, Know His Name [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Recipient-of-Vir-Chakra-768x432.png)
Somnath Sharma, born on January 31, 1923, was an Indian military officer renowned for his extraordinary bravery and sacrifice. He was the first recipient of India’s highest military honor, the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), awarded posthumously. His legacy remains a testament to valor and selflessness. First Recipient of Vir Chakra Somnath Sharma was the first…