Important highlights of the Day

Assam government has decided to Give Preference to Plasma Donors in Government Jobs.
APT29 (also known as ‘the Dukes’ or ‘Cozy Bear’) is a cyber-espionage group, almost certainly part of the Russian intelligence services.
APT29 is using custom malware known as ‘Well Mess’ and ‘Well Mail’ to target a number of organisations globally.
India and Bhutan have opened a new trade route between Jaigaon in West Bengal and Pasakha in Bhutan.
The Cochin Shipyard has signed contract with ASKO Maritime AS of Norway to build two autonomous electric ferries.
India and Israel signed agreements to expand their collaboration in dealing with cyber threats.
Telangana Police launch ‘CybHER’, Virtual Awareness Campaign to Tackle Cyber Crime against Women & Children.
DRDO developed fully indigenous P7 Heavy Drop System for IL 76 aircraft.
South American country Suriname elects Indian-origin ‘Chan’ Santokhi as President.
In a meeting with 15th Finance commission Government aims to Increase Public Health Expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025.