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 […]
About The Exercise KAZIND-2023
Context: Recently, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force contingent, comprising 120 personnel, departed to take part in the Joint Military ‘Exercise KAZIND-2023’ which will be conducted at Otar, Kazakhstan, from October 30th to November 11th, 2023. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Exercise KAZIND-2023 Focus and Activities Significance
BRO Achieves Breakthrough in Crucial Tunnel Work
Context: A highly skilled and motivated team of engineers from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has achieved a significant milestone in the ongoing Project Sampark on National Highway 144A (NH144A) from Akhnoor to Poonch. Relevance: GS3- Internal Security Dimensions of the article: More on the achievement About BRO: About Project Sampark: The Project Sampark, initiated […]
About INS Sagardhwani
Context: Recently, INS Sagardhwani, an oceanographic research vessel embarked on a two-month long Sagar Maitri (SM) Mission-4 from South Jetty, Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: INS Sagardhwani: Sagar Maitri Initiative: