20.01.22

Operation Sard Hawa is launched by the Border Security Force (BSF), increasing border surveillance along the Pakistani border as part of the operation.

Highlights:

It is typically launched near the Rajasthan border, particularly in the Jaisalmer region. It is a yearly rite of passage, which will be available in January.

Operation Sard Hawa is carried out in the winter, while Operation Garam Hawa is carried out in the summer.These operations are managed to hold to control border infiltration. During the winter, thick fog obscures vision in the border area.

The Global Cyber Security Outlook 2022 was recently released by the World Economic Forum.

Highlights:

Ransomware attacks climbed by 151 percent in 2021. On Average, each firm was subjected to 270 cyber-attacks.

An organization that successfully thwarted cyber-attacks paid 3.6 million dollars.

Cyber executives feel there is no distinction between cyber defense and cyber security, according to 59% of them.

That is not the case. Computers, data storage, and the Internet are all protected by cyber security.

Indonesians are relocating to Nusantara, a new capital in East Kalimantan. Earlier, Jakarta was the capital of Indonesia.

Highlights:

East Kalimantan, or Jakarta, is a city on the island of Borneo. In 2019, it was stated that the capital would be relocated here.

President Joko Widodo made the announcement. Since 1949, Jakarta has served as Indonesia’s capital.

Jakarta is confronted with environmental and financial challenges. Jakarta is becoming increasingly polluted.

It has constantly been recognized as one of the world’s most polluted cities. Jakarta is located on the Indonesian island of Java.

CRS scientists have created an atlas of Climate hazards and vulnerability in India.

Highlights:

The map was created by scientists based on 14 extreme weather events.

They also took into account the risks and threats posed by these 14 weather events to the local Population and economy.

The term ‘local’ refers to a district rather than a state or village. The map was unveiled as part of the IMD Foundation Day celebrations this year.

It includes information on heat waves, cold waves, extreme rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and snowfall, as well as , winds, fog, and hail storms. RS stands for Climate Research and Services, and it is part of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).