Border fencing on in West Bengal despite BGB objections
Details: Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security) Fencing and Border Control Dispute Over Territorial Control Political Context Local Reactions Way Forward
Maoist strongholds are shrinking, but deadly threats persist
Declining Large-Scale Attacks: Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security ) Maoist Casualties: Concentration in Bastar: Geographical Contraction of Maoist Influence: State-Specific Trends: Implications:
IED blast by suspected Maoists kills 9 in Bijapur
Incident Overview: Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security ) Victims: Explosion Details: Search Efforts: Casualties and Context: Local Impact: Security Concerns:
Implications of China’s mega-dam project
Context: The 60 GW Medog Hydropower Dam across the Brahmaputra (Yarlung Zangbo) was approved in December 2024 led to rise in geopolitical tensions. Relevance: GS 3 (Internal Security). Impacts: Environmental Risks: Impact on Communities: Strategic and Geopolitical Tensions: Hydropower Race in the Brahmaputra Basin: China’s Dominance: India and Bhutan’s Efforts: Absence of Cooperation: What’s at […]
Suicides Among CISF Personnel Dip 40% Due to Proactive Measures
Context: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has successfully reduced its suicide rate by 40% in 2024 through targeted interventions, bringing it below the national average for the first time in five years. Relevance: GS 2 (Social Issues, Suicide) Reduction in Suicide Rates: Factors Contributing to Stress: Proactive Measures Taken by CISF: Impact and Significance:
Poverty Trafficking in Bengal Linked to Climate Change
Context: Human trafficking continues to be a significant policy challenge in West Bengal, particularly in regions like the Sundarbans, where socio-environmental vulnerabilities are exacerbated by climate change. Relevance:GS 2 (Social Issues), GS 3 (Climate Change) Climate Change and Trafficking Connection: Data and Trends: Exploitation by Traffickers: Conviction Rates: Call for Integrated Interventions:
Centre, States Roped in 54,800 to Monitor Online Content
Context: Relevance:GS 3 (Internal Security) Launch and Objective: Volunteer Statistics: Volunteer Actions: Criticism:
Scorpene-Class Submarine Among 3 Frontline Platforms
Context:The Indian Navy will commission three major platforms—INS Vagsheer (submarine), INS Surat (stealth destroyer), and INS Nilgiri (stealth frigate)—on January 15, 2024. Relevance: GS Paper 3 (Security) Commissioning of Advanced Platforms Indigenous Manufacturing Technological Advancements Operational Readiness Strategic Importance Focus on Gender Inclusion Conclusion The commissioning of these platforms underscores India’s growing self-reliance in defense manufacturing […]
Demographic data to stop influx from Myanmar
Context: The Union Home Ministry has prioritized strengthening Myanmar border security, phasing out the Free Movement Regime (FMR), and fostering peace and development in the Northeast. Relevance : GS 3 (Internal Security) Myanmar Border Security: Demographic Mapping: Free Movement Regime (FMR): Unfenced Border: Development and Resource Mapping in the Northeast: Success Against Left-Wing Extremism (LWE): Drug […]
On India’s Obligations towards the Rohingya
Context: The plight of Rohingya refugees in India highlights gross violations of constitutional and human rights, as detailed in a recent study by The Azadi Project and Refugees International. Relevance: GS 1 (Society), GS 2 (Social Justice) History: International Protections for Rohingya Refugees: India’s Legal Position: Judicial Stance: Living Conditions and Challenges: Policy Gaps: India’s […]