Global Shifts in Online News Consumption
Context: The 2023 Digital News Report by the Reuters Institute reveals notable changes in global online news consumption. The Reuters Institute focuses on studying journalism’s future through research, debate, and engagement on a global scale. Relevance: GS III: Role of Media & Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Changing News […]
About A Tethered Drone
Context: The Indian Army recently signed contracts for the procurement of 130 tethered drones and 19 tank-driving simulators under Emergency Procurement (EP). Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: Tethered Drones: Bridging the Sky and Ground Power and Communication Operational Control Advantages of Tethered Drones -Source: The Hindu
C-DOT’s TRINETRA
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Communications, Government of India, launched the TRINETRA Security system at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) campus in New Delhi. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenegs Dimensions of the Article: C-DOT’s TRINETRA Key Facts about Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT): -Source: Indian Express, PIB
About The S-400 Air Defence Missile System
Context: Ukraine recently said it destroyed a Russian S-400 anti-aircraft system on the Crimean peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: About S-400 Air Defence Missile System: Here are its key features: -Source: Times of India
About Exercise MALABAR
Context: The 27th edition of Exercise MALABAR took place off the East Coast of Australia near Sydney, concluding on August 21, 2023. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: About Exercise MALABAR Participating Units: Operations and Integration: Shared Commitment and Regional Stability:
About The Exercise Zayed Talwar
Context: Indian Navy and United Arab Emirates to conduct bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar from 8th to 11 August 2023. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Zayed Talwar Participating Ships: Professional Engagement: Mutual Learning: Enhanced Partnership:
Central Armed Police Force
Context: According to data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to Parliament recently, 432 personnel of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) died by suicide in the last three years. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) Evolution of Terminology: Responsibilities: Classification of CAPF: CAPF consists […]
Yudh Abhyas: India-USA Joint Military Exercise
Context: Armies of India and the United States will begin another edition of their joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ at Fort Wainwright in Alaska. Relevance: GS III: Security challenges Dimensions of the Article: Yudh Abhyas: India-USA Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2023 (19th Edition): List of Other India-USA Exercises:
Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Context: A constable of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) allegedly shot and killed four people on board the Mumbai-bound 12956 Jaipur-Mumbai Superfast Express. Later, the accused was arrested by Government Railway Police (GRP). Relevance: GS II: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Railway Protection Force (RPF) Function and Area of Operation Origin and Reasons for […]
About The Akira Ransomware
Context: Recently, the Computer Emergency Response Team of India issued an alert for ransomware dubbed Akira. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Akira Ransomware Working Mechanism: What is ransomware? What is Cyber Attack and Cyber Security? What are other similar types of Cyber Attacks? Which agencies in India deal with cyber-attacks? -Source: […]