Only 4% of firms in India are ready to tackle cybersecurity risks.
| Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Internal Security; Topic: Cyber security, Issue: Cyber Readiness |
Context: Cisco’s 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index.
Highlights of the Report:
- Only 4% of Indian companies have mature cybersecurity readiness
- Companies face challenges defending against phishing, ransomware, and other modern threats.
- Complex security setups hinder defense efforts, dominated by multiple-point solutions.
- Despite challenges, 88% of organizations feel moderately to very confident in their defenses.
- Emphasizes need for increased investment and integrated platform approach to strengthen defenses.
Source: The Hindu
Governor’s assent to state laws.
| Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Polity Topic: Legislature, Issue: Governor’s Assent. |
Context: Kerala government approaches SC over Governor withholding assent to bills.
Key Issues:
- Similar conflicts observed in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Punjab between opposition-led states and appointed Governors.
- Lack of defined timelines leads to prolonged delays in decision-making.
- Supreme Court ruling (2023): State Governors cannot indefinitely withhold assent, and must follow procedure for reconsideration.
| Article 200 of the Indian Constitution grants governors the authority to:
· Assent: Approve bills, making them law. · Withhold Assent: Refuse bills, preventing them from becoming law. · Reserve for President: Seek the President’s consideration if constitutional doubts arise. |
Source: Indian Express
Arunachal, Assam told to ready elephant corridor plan.
| Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management; Topic: Indian Initiatives, efforts, and Commitments, Issue: Elephant Corridors. |
Context: Union Ministry directs Arunachal Pradesh and Assam forest departments to propose demarcation of the Dulung-Subansiri elephant corridor.
Highlights:
- Aims to protect the corridor functionality and elephant population downstream of the Lower Subansiri hydroelectric project.
- Proposal for legal protection presented at National Board for Wildlife.
Prelims Connect (Institution in News):
| National Board of Wildlife (NBWL)
ü A statutory body, established under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. ü It advises the government on wildlife conservation policies and strategies. ü Reviews proposals for non-forestry use of forestland in National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, granting or denying permissions accordingly. ü Chaired by the Prime Minister, with the Minister of Environment and Forest serving as Vice Chairman.
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Source: Indian Express