Israel reportedly utilized GPS spoofing to disrupt Iran’s missile targeting by interfering with GPS navigation signals.
This cyberattack involves broadcasting false GPS signals, misleading receivers into providing inaccurate location data.
GPS spoofing exploits weaknesses in satellite signals, posing significant threats to navigation and various industries like logistics, telecommunications, and defense.
Unlike jamming, spoofing is more sophisticated and potentially catastrophic, highlighting the critical importance of safeguarding GPS systems.
Environment
2. Lakshmana Tirtha River, recently seen in news, is tributary of which river? – Kaveri
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) of the Central Government has appointed senior IPS officer Nalin Prabhat as
the Director General of NSG (National Security Guard).
Nalin Prabhat’s tenure as the Director General of NSG (National Security Guard) will be till 31 August 2028.
Awards & Honours
8. Recently, who has been selected for the Malcolm Adiseshia Award 2023? – Utsa Patnaik
Renowned economist Utsa Patnaik receives the 2023 Malcolm Adiseshiah Award, an honor granted annually by the Malcolm & Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust.
Selected by a national-level jury, the award acknowledges exceptional contributions to Development Studies.
It includes a citation and Rs. 2 lakh cash prize.
Malcolm Adiseshiah, the award’s namesake, was an Indian development economist and educator, recognized with the Padma Bhushan in 1976 for his impactful work.
Organisations & Institutes
9. Dragonfly rotorcraft mission, recently seen in news, is associated with which space organization? – NASA
