About Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN
Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? The 17th edition of India-Nepal Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN will be conducted in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand from 24th November to 07th December 2023. About Exercise SURYA KIRAN
About The Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23
Context: The Indian Armed Forces contingent, comprising 81 personnel, departed for Australia to take part in the second edition of Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23: Enhancing India-Australia Military Collaboration Inception and Frequency: Objective: Current Edition – AUSTRAHIND-23: Operational Focus: Key Highlights: Long-Term Significance:
About The Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR
Context: Recently, the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “VAJRA PRAHAR 2023” commenced at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR 2023: Strengthening Indo-US Defence Ties Edition: Participating Forces: Historical Context: Duration and Location: Objectives: Strategic Significance:
A Renewed Focus on Emerging Technologies in Defence
Context: The utilization of capabilities that leverage a combination of cyber technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), unmanned systems, and advanced computing is prevalent among most militaries. The Indian military is actively acknowledging this trend as recently highlighted by General Manoj Pande. Relevance: GS3- Defence Mains Question: Fully realising the potential of emerging technologies in the military […]
About The Exercise MITRA SHAKTI
Context: A joint military exercise, “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023” is being conducted from November 16th to 29th, 2023, in Aundh (Pune). Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Exercise MITRA SHAKTI: Participating Forces: Objectives: Exercise Components: Strategic Focus: Diplomatic Impact:
About Sagar Kavach
Context: The coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ is set to unfold its strategic manoeuvres along the Kerala and Mahe coasts. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Sagar Kavach: Strengthening Coastal Defenses through Unified Exercises Participating Agencies: Exercise Dynamics: Strategic Division: Attack vs. Defence Forces: Role of Fishermen: Outcome: -Source: The Hindu
About National Security Strategy
Context: After years of deliberations, India has recently started the process of bringing in a National Security Strategy and the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) has started collating inputs from several Central ministries and departments. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: National Security Strategy: Addressing Diverse Challenges: Comprehensive National Security View: India’s Persistent Need for a […]
Apple Warns Opposition MPs of State-Sponsored Attacks on iPhones
Context: At least seven Opposition Members of Parliament alerted by Apple about potential state-sponsored attacks targeting their iPhones, with warnings indicating the attackers’ likely motivations. The warning advises protective measures, including activating the ‘Lockdown Mode’ feature on their devices. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Characteristics of State-Sponsored Attackers According to Apple: […]
About The Malware Malice
Context: In a healthy democracy, the Opposition and the media play crucial roles within a system overseen by a ruling authority that requires transparency to function effectively. The fact that more than a dozen Opposition leaders and journalists have received alerts from Apple, notifying them of potential targeting by “state-sponsored attackers,” raises concerns that this […]
PM’s Emphasis on Self-Reliance in Cybersecurity
Context: During the 7th edition of the India Mobile Congress, the Prime Minister of India highlighted the critical significance of self-reliance in cybersecurity. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Cybersecurity Self-Reliance in Cybersecurity Relying on Indigenous Solutions The Necessity of Self-Reliance in Cybersecurity National Security Geopolitical Considerations Technological Independence Challenges of Cyber […]