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 ..

Tags: cyber crimes • Cybersecurity • FBI

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

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 ..

Tags: UN Commission on NArcotic Drugs • UN Statistical Commission • UNAIDS • Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has raised concerns over Ukraine’s security and stability. The United States has pledged significant military aid to Ukraine to help them defend themselves against Russian aggression. One such initiative is the Ukraine Security ..

Tags: Russia-Ukraine conflict • Russia-Ukraine war • Ukraine • Ukraine crisis • United States

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Australia’s Gender Pay Gap Law

Australia has recently passed a new law aimed at addressing the gender pay gap in the country. The law requires companies with over 100 employees to reveal their gender pay gaps, a move towards transparency that is expected to make ..

Tags: Australia • Gender equality • Gender pay gap

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Finland’s NATO Membership

On April 4 this year, Finland officially became a member of the NATO, marking a definitive shift in Europe’s post-World War II alignment and isolating Russia further. The move ends over 70 years of military non-alignment for the small Nordic ..

Tags: Finland • NATO • North Atlantic Treaty Organization • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) • Russia-Ukraine war

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Paris’ Ban on e-Scooter

Paris, the city of love, is known for its beauty and charm. The city’s streets are filled with tourists and locals alike, with many of them relying on rental e-scooters to navigate the city. However, with the recent Paris e-scooter ..

Tags: Electric vehicle • Electric vehicles • France • Paris

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs