Towards a peaceful, stable North East
Context Progress in settling border disputes, removal of AFSPA herald positive changes in the region. Relevance GS-III: Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security Dimensions of the Article Significant development for restoring normalcy in the region Progress on the border disputes Significance of notification on AFSPA Way Forward Significant […]
National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise
Focus: GS III- Security Challenges Why in News? Recently, National Security Advisor inaugurated the National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise. About National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise (NCX India) The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) of the Government of India, in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), is implementing the programme, which […]
National Cyber Security Strategy
Context: Amid a surge in cyberattacks on India’s networks, the Centre is yet to implement the National Cyber Security Strategy which has been in the works since 2020. Relevance: GS III- Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: About National Cyber Security Strategy Why does India need a cybersecurity strategy? What steps does the report suggest? […]
Status of India’s National Cyber Security Strategy
Context Recently, Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeted Indian electricity distribution centers near Ladakh. Amid a surge in cyberattacks on India’s networks, the Centre is yet to implement the National Cyber Security Strategy which has been in the works since 2020. Relevance GS-III: Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites […]
Big Tech’s Privacy Promise Could Be Good News And Also Bad News
Context Facebook stated that its revenue in 2022 is anticipated to reduce by $10 billion due to steps undertaken by Apple to enhance user privacy on its mobile operating system. Relevance GS-III: Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering […]
Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet
Focus: GS III-Defence , Prelims Why in News? Recently, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) booster at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. What is Ramjet? Ramjet is a form of air-breathing jet engine that uses the vehicle’s forward motion to compress […]
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Context: The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022 has been unanimously passed in Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS III- Security Challenges, GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Need of the Amendment Weapons of Mass Destruction Control over use of WMDs Need of the […]
Exercise VARUNA
Focus: GS III- Security Challenges Why in News? The 20th edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian and French Navies – ‘VARUNA’ is being conducted in the Arabian Sea from 30 Mar – 03 Apr 22. About Exercise VARUNA: The Bilateral Naval Exercises between the two Navies were initiated in 1993. The exercise was […]
Exercise LAMITIYE-2022
Context: The 9th Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2022 between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) is being conducted at Seychelles Defence Academy (SDA), Seychelles from 22 March to 31 March 22. Relevance: GS III- Security Challenges, Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Exercise LAMITIYE-2022 Objectives of the Exercise About Exercise LAMITIYE-2022 Exercise LAMITIYE-2022 […]
Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
Context: The draconian Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) of 2002 has evolved as the Government’s “hatchet” law in recent years, considering the series of raids and arrests of politicians, their relatives, and activists. The frequency and timings of these raids and arrests have raised suspicions of whether the PMLA and its agency, the Enforcement […]