About Exercise Khaan Quest 2023
Focus: GS III: Security Challeges Why in News? Recently, the multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2023” commenced in Mongolia. About Exercise Khaan Quest 2023: Objectives: Activities: Purpose:
Digital India’s Vision and Reality: Data Security and Governance Issues
Context The events of June 12 emphasised the contrast between the promises made under Digital India and the actual realities. These instances shine light on issues surrounding data breaches and governance failings inside the country’s digital infrastructure, underscoring the need for improved cybersecurity measures and rigorous regulatory frameworks. Relevance GS Paper 3: Cyber Security Mains […]
About Exercise Ekuverin
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The joint military exercise “Ekuverin” between the Indian Army & the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand from 11 to 24 June 2023. About Exercise Ekuverin:
Maiden India-France-UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The first edition of the India, France, and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise began on June 7, 2023, in the Gulf of Oman. Details:
Zomi-Kuki Insurgents Demand Manipur’s Own Administration
Context Relevance: GS Paper 3: Role of state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security Mains Question Consider the effects on Manipur’s territorial integrity and the overall multi-ethnic makeup of the state of allowing the Kuki tribe a separate administration. How can we respond to such requests while balancing constitutional concerns with democratic […]
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Initiative
Context: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), has reached a milestone with the signing of the 250th contract, the first one under the Mission DefSpace, and the 100th SPRINT (Navy) contract. Relevance: GS III- Defence Dimensions of the Article: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Main objectives of […]
About Exercise Samudra Shakti
Focus: GS III: Security Challeges Why in News? The indigenously designed and constructed ASW Corvette, INS Kavaratti, has reached Batam, Indonesia to take part in the fourth edition of the India-Indonesia Bilateral exercise named Samudra Shakti-23. About Exercise Samudra Shakti
About Territorial Army
Context: Raksha Mantri recently approved posting of Women Officers of the Territorial Army along the Line of Control. Relevance: GS II: Security Challenges About Territorial Army Role: Eligibility: Operations: -Source: The Hindu
The Unrest in Manipur
Context An eviction drive by the BJP-led government targeting a particular tribal group has caused unrest in Manipur since February 2023. The non-tribal Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status has exacerbated the conflict and led to violent protests and arson. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and […]
BRO Celebrates 64th Raising Day
Focus: GS-III: Security Challenges and their Management Why in News? Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 64th Raising Day on May 07, 2023 at all its detachments across the country. Border Roads Organisation (BRO)