Five military personnel get MacGregor medals
About the MacGregor Memorial Medal Relevance : GS 3 (Internal Security / Defence) Event Overview Awardees for 2023 Awardees for 2024 Special Mention: Col. Ranvir Singh Jamwal Significance of the Awards Broader Context
Call for permanent settlement for tribals
Historical Background of Displacement Relevance : GS 1(Society ,Tribes) Militarisation and Tribal Agency Lack of Rehabilitation and State Support Bureaucratic and Political Apathy Human Rights Violations and Social Discrimination Inter-generational Crisis Pushback by Host States Urgent Need for a National Policy on IDPs Key Takeaways
DRDO tests laser weapon system that can disable missiles and drones
Technological Milestone Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security , Technology, Defence) Capabilities of the DEW Mk-II(A) Key Features Cost Efficiency Strategic Significance Broader Implications Location & Test Environment
Why are undersea cables important?
What are Undersea Cables? Relevance : GS 3(Infrastructure, Science & Tech, Cybersecurity) Global Connectivity via Undersea Cables India’s Subsea Cable Ecosystem Challenges & Vulnerabilities Steps to Strengthen Infrastructure Key Takeaways
Tackling the problem of nutrition
Context : Budget 2025 and Nutrition Focus Relevance : GS 2(Nutrition Security) Multidimensional Nature of Malnutrition Key Nutrition Statistics (NFHS-5) Evaluating Poshan 2.0 and Saksham Anganwadi Need for a Comprehensive Nutrition Agenda Strengthening HWCs for Nutrition Services Key Success Factors
India second-largest arms importer after Ukraine in 2020-24
Context : Global Arms Imports: Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security) Key Takeaways Relevance for India
First rear fuselage for LCA Mk1A manufactured by Indian private sector
Significance of the Event Relevance : GS 3(Technology ,Internal Security) Technical Aspects Strategic Importance Broader Implications Geopolitical Leverage: Strengthens India’s position as a global defence manufacturer
How did a DDoS attack cripple Kaveri 2.0?
What Happened? Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security , Cyber Safety) Impact of the Attack What is a DDoS Attack? How Can Such Attacks Be Prevented? Other Major DDoS Attacks Takeaway
How does a President’s rule function
Context: On February 13, President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh after political instability and ongoing violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023. The conflict has led to over 250 deaths and displaced 60,000+ people. Relevance : GS 3(Polity , Internal Security) Reason for Imposition: The resignation of the […]
260 Myanmar refugees take shelter in Manipur
Context & Background Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security ) Recent Developments Insurgent Groups & Security Concerns Strategic & Security Implications Way Forward