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Operation Cookie Monster and Genesis Market

The FBI and the Justice Department recently led a massive operation to combat illicit state-backed cybercrime. Dubbed “Operation Cookie Monster,” the effort involved an international consortium of law enforcement authorities and resulted in the seizure of Genesis Market, a Russia-linked ..

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Places of Worship Act, 1991

The Places of Worship Act, 1991, is an important legislation in India that seeks to protect the character of religious places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947. The law prohibits any suit or proceeding against the encroachment ..

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UN Statistical Commission

India’s recent election to the UN Statistical Commission is a testament to its expertise in the field of statistics, diversity and demography. The UN Statistical Commission is the highest decision-making body for international statistical activities and is responsible for setting ..

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Raccoon Stealer

In a recent cyberattack, eight Central government entities, including central paramilitary forces and the Income Tax department, were targeted by the Raccoon Stealer malware. The attack was brought to the attention of the affected agencies by the National Technical Research ..

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Ladakh’s Wood Carving

The recent granting of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Ladakh’s wood carving has brought a significant boost to the region’s cultural traditions and local economy. The GI tag has been given by the GI Registry in Chennai, which is ..

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“Stacking up the Benefits Lessons from India’s Digital Journey” Report

India’s development of a “world-class digital public infrastructure” has been lauded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a working paper titled ‘Stacking up the Benefits Lessons from India’s Digital Journey.’ The paper credits India’s building block approach and focus ..

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National Medical Council’s Guidelines on Professional Responsibilities of Students and Teachers

The National Medical Council (NMC) is an apex body responsible for regulating medical education and professionals in India. Recently, the NMC issued a set of guidelines for medical students, teachers, and institutions, outlining their professional responsibilities. 25-page document explains code ..

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India Justice Report 2022

The Tata Trusts recently released the India Justice Report 2022, which ranks the police forces of states across India. The report provides insights into the current state of the country’s law enforcement agencies, highlighting strengths and weaknesses across various parameters. ..

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Himachal Pradesh Sukh Ashraya (Care, Protection and Self Reliance of Children) Bill, 2023

The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sing Sukhu recently announced the launch of the Sukh-Ashraya Yojana, a scheme that aims to provide better life and education opportunities to orphans and destitute children in the state. This initiative addresses a long-neglected ..

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National Maritime Day – Update (April, 2023)

National Maritime Day is celebrated every year in India on April 5th. This year marks the 60th edition of the day. The purpose of this day is to spread awareness about international trade and the economy. It is a day ..

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