The US government recently shut down China-backed hacking group “Volt Typhoon,” active since at least 2021.
Specializing in espionage and targeting critical infrastructure, Volt Typhoon utilized stealth, living-off-the-land techniques, and preinstalled utilities.
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3. Which ministry was allocated the highest budget in the Interim Budget 2024 – Ministry of Defense (₹6.1 lakh crore)
Members of a Hindutva group recently breached the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected Martand Sun Temple, a historic Hindu temple near Anantnag in the Kashmir Valley.
Built in the 8th century by King Lalitaditya Muktapida, it blends Kashmiri, Gupta, Chinese, Gandhara, Roman, and Greek architectural styles.
Sultan Sikandar Shah Miri is believed to have demolished it in the 14th century.
7. Salher fort, Shivneri fort and Panhala fort, recently seen in news, are located in which Indian state? – Maharashtra
Sports Development and Youth Welfare Minister UdhayanidhiStalin announced the ‘Kalaignar Sports Kit’ initiative, distributing sports equipment in 12,000 village panchayats to commemorate M. Karunanidhi’s birth centenary.
The scheme begins on February 7 in Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu and aims to support young athletes.
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10. When is Indian Coast Guard Day celebrated every year? – 01 February
Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, has been elected as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for the third time.
This decision was taken at the ACC Annual General Meeting in Bali.
During his tenure, Shah successfully organized the U19 format Women’s T20 Asia Cup and Emerging Asia Cup.
