ED Charges Eight in Cyber Scam Involving Fake IPO
Context: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken a very serious legal step by filing a prosecution complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against eight people connected with a complex cyber scam. These people have been accused of scamming other people through fake IPOs and stock investment mainly through social media like WhatsApp, […]
About Malabar 2024
Context: Recently, the sea Phase of Malabar 2024 concluded at Visakhapatnam. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Malabar 2024
The Shifting Sands Within Global Supply Chains
Context: The pandemic and Israel’s pager attacks on Hezbollah have again exposed security gaps in the supply chain. Countries are exploring resilient strategies to shift their supply chain dependencies, aiming for enhanced security in volatile geo-political scenarios. Relevance: GS 3 (Internal Security) Practice question: Explain the need for diversification of the supply chain considering India’s […]
Fourth Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine
Context: India quietly launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) at the Ship Building Center (SBC) in Visakhapatnam, enhancing its nuclear deterrence capabilities. Relevance: GS III: Defence India’s Fourth Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN), Codenamed S4* Development and Capabilities Evolution and Comparison Naming Convention General Characteristics of SSBNs Strategic Military Role -Source: The Hindu
Innovations for Defence Excellence
Context: The Ministry of Defence is seeking more funds to continue its iDEX scheme, a central sector scheme which started in 2021, as 90% of the approved budget for 2021-26 has already been used. Relevance: GS III- Defence Dimensions of the Article: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Main objectives of iDEX -Source: The Hindu
THAAD Missile System
Context: In response to Israel intensifying its military operations against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, the United States has announced plans to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery to Israel. This deployment is aimed at bolstering Israel’s defensive capabilities against potential aerial threats during the ongoing conflict. Relevance: GS III: Defence THAAD Missile […]
About Malabar Naval Exercise 2024
Context: Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar recently observed that the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and the Indo-Pacific Region (IPR) are becoming increasingly vital for global security and economic stability. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Malabar naval exercise -Source: The Hindu, The Indian Express
Why Maoists Must Abandon Armed Struggle and Embrace Democracy
Context:In a significant setback to Maoist insurgency in India, 31 cadres, including senior members, were killed in a security operation in Abujhmadh, Chhattisgarh — a stronghold considered the last bastion of left-wing extremism. The operation is part of intensified efforts by security forces and paramilitary groups to eliminate Maoist influence in central and eastern India. […]
About The Exercise KAZIND
Context: The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND is scheduled to be conducted from 30th September to 13th October 2024 at Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise KAZIND: -Source: The Hindu
About Exercise VARUNA
Context: Recently, the 22nd edition of the India-France bilateral naval exercise VARUNA took place in the Mediterranean Sea. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Details Significance