![Government Removes Floor Price on Basmati Rice [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/images-3-1-768x432.jpg)
In a significant policy shift, the Indian government has removed the $950 per tonne minimum export price (MEP) on basmati rice. This decision, made in response to falling domestic paddy prices and trade pressures, aims to enhance export opportunities and support farmers’ incomes. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) will now…
![Rajbhasha Kirti Award to Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rajbhasha-Kirti-Award-to-Department-of-Administrative-Reforms-and-Public-Grievances-1200x900-1-768x432.jpg)
On 14th September 2024, during Hindi Diwas Celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Secretary of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Mr. V. Srinivas, was awarded the Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar by the Hon’ble Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah. This award recognized DARPG’s exemplary performance in promoting the use of Hindi as the Official Language…
![GST Council Forms GoM to Review Tax Rate on Health, Life Insurance [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1500x900_731159-page-8-photo-1-300x180-1-768x432.jpg)
The GST Council has constituted a 13-member Group of Ministers (GoM) to review and suggest GST rates on health and life insurance premiums. The report is due by October 30, 2024, and Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary leads the group. The decision was made during the 54th GST Council meeting on September 9, 2024. A…
Sep 16, 2024Ravie LakshmananFinancial Security / Malware Cybersecurity researchers are continuing to warn about North Korean threat actors’ attempts to target prospective victims on LinkedIn to deliver malware called RustDoor. The latest advisory comes from Jamf Threat Labs, which said it spotted an attack attempt in which a user was contacted on the professional social…
![Four Largest Moons of Jupiter, Know the Names [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Four-Largest-Moons-of-Jupiter-768x432.png)
Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, has 95 known moons, but the four largest stand out for their size and unique characteristics. These moons, known as the Galilean moons, were discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610. They are Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. Largest Moons of Jupiter Jupiter’s largest moons, known as the…
Sep 16, 2024Ravie LakshmananCloud Security / Vulnerability A now-patched critical security flaw impacting Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Composer could have been exploited to achieve remote code execution on cloud servers by means of a supply chain attack technique called dependency confusion. The vulnerability has been codenamed CloudImposer by Tenable Research. “The vulnerability could have allowed…
![First Woman Ruler in India, Know Her Name [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/First-Woman-Ruler-in-India-768x432.png)
In the annals of Indian history, the emergence of women as rulers was a groundbreaking development. At a time when leadership was predominantly male, a remarkable woman stepped into the role of a sovereign, challenging societal norms and proving her mettle. Her reign not only marked a significant shift in gender roles but also left…
Sep 16, 2024The Hacker NewsPayment Security / Data Protection The PCI DSS landscape is evolving rapidly. With the Q1 2025 deadline looming ever larger, businesses are scrambling to meet the stringent new requirements of PCI DSS v4.0. Two sections in particular, 6.4.3 and 11.6.1, are troublesome as they demand that organizations rigorously monitor and manage…
![CID Full Form, Its Branches, Functions and Ranks [Current Affairs]](https://officialsarkar.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CID-Full-Form-01-768x433.png)
CID Full Form, Crime Investigation Department The full form of CID is the Crime Investigation Department. It is an essential part of the state police services in India, responsible for investigating crimes, ensuring public safety, and enforcing legal standards. This article will explain what CID stands for, its key duties, different branches, and its role…
Sep 16, 2024The Hacker NewsIdentity Protection / Incident Response Imagine this… You arrive at work to a chaotic scene. Systems are down, panic is in the air. The culprit? Not a rogue virus, but a compromised identity. The attacker is inside your walls, masquerading as a trusted user. This isn’t a horror movie, it’s the…