Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and SISA launched the first Digital Threat Report 2024 to support cybersecurity in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector.
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The report offers insights into current and emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and adversarial tactics affecting BFSI.
The findings offer a holistic understanding of the current cybersecurity landscape and guide organizations in preparing for future threats.
Recently, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted a resolution recognizing the critical connection between plastic pollution, ocean protection, and the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.
Key Highlights of the Resolution
Interconnected Crises: Plastic pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss collectively threaten the health of the planet and the rights of future generations.
Impact on Vulnerable Communities: Coastal communities and small island developing states are disproportionately affected by ocean degradation and natural disasters.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced that foreign funds obtained through the prior permission route under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, will now be valid for four years.
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)
The FCRA, first enacted in 1976 and amended in 2010 and 2020, requires NGOs to register if they wish to receive foreign donations for social, educational, religious, economic, and cultural purposes.
Besides NGOs, the FCRA also applies to groups and associations receiving foreign contributions, all of which must register under the Act. Registration is valid for five years and can be renewed.
