Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA)
Context: A Union Minister has said it was necessary to have certain laws like the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) so that action could be taken against terrorists and those who “behead other people”. Relevance: GS III- Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 Unlawful Activities Prevention Amendment Bill, […]
Hermit – The Pegasus-like Spyware
Context: ‘Hermit’ is the latest sophisticated spyware in the news, and it is believed to have targeted iPhones and Android devices in Italy and Kazakhstan. Hermit’s deployment – the spyware has been developed by an Italian vendor called RCS Lab – was first reported by cyber security researchers at the Lookout, a San-Francisco-based cybersecurity firm. Relevance: GS […]
Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile
Context: Recently, Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy from an Indian Naval Ship at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. Relevance: GS III- Defence Technology Dimensions of the Article: About VL-SRSAM Features of VL-SRSAM […]
IND-INDO CORPAT
Focus: GS III- Security Challenges Why in News? The 38th edition of India–Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between Indian Navy and Indonesian Navy is being conducted from 13-24 Jun 22. About CORPAT: The Maritime exercise between India and Indonesia will begin at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Under the broad ambit of this strong maritime […]
About Op Sankalp
Focus: GS III- Security challenge Why in News? Indian Navy’s stealth Frigate, INS Talwar is presently deployed for Op Sankalp commemorating the 3rd continuous year of Indian Navy’s presence in the Gulf for protection of India’s Maritime Interests. About Op Sankalp In the milieu of the deteriorating security situation in the Gulf region, post attacks […]
India-Indonesia CORPAT
Focus: GS III- Security Challenges Why in News? The 38th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) is being conducted in the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca. About India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol: The two Navies have been carrying out CORPAT along their International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) since 2002. It highlights the mutual trust, synergy and cooperation between the two friendly Navies. India and Indonesia […]
Next-Generation Corvettes
Context: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for several capital acquisition projects of the Indian defence forces. This includes the procurement of next-generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy at an approximate cost of Rs 36,000 crore. Relevance: GS III- Internal Security Dimensions of the Article: What is a Corvette? […]
Ex Khaan Quest 2022
Focus: GS III- Security Challenges Why in News? A Multinational Peacekeeping exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2022” featuring participation from military contingents from 16 countries has commenced in Mongolia . Details: Indian Army is represented by a contingent from the LADAKH SCOUTS. The 14 day exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability, building military to military relationships, developing […]
About Exercise SAMPRITI
Focus: GS III- Security Challenges Why in News? As part of the ongoing India Bangladesh bilateral defence cooperation, a joint military training exercise Ex SAMPRITI-X is being conducted at Jashore Military Station in Bangladesh from 05 June to 16 June 2022. About Exercise SAMPRITI : Exercise SAMPRITI is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour conducted […]
Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1967
Context: The Supreme Court recently put freeze on sedition proceedings under the Section 124A (sedition law) of the IPC for persons who have also been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) of 1967 in the same case or separately. This freeze has rejected bails for some journalist and JNU activists who also face […]