Internal Security Current Affairs Updates For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination
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Security breach in Parliament that must lead to sweeping changes
Source: The post is based on the article “A security breach that must lead to sweeping changes” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security – Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security. News: Parliament recently faced a security breach on the anniversary of the 2001… Continue reading Security breach in Parliament that must lead to sweeping changes
Empowering democracy in tribal communities-Grass-root democracy as a bulwark against Maoists
Source: The post empowering democracy in tribal communities has been created on the article “Grass-root democracy as a bulwark against Maoists” published in “The Hindu” on 19th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper1- Society-social empowerment & GS paper3- Security- Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. News: The… Continue reading Empowering democracy in tribal communities-Grass-root democracy as a bulwark against Maoists
Issues associated with digitization of health records in India
Source: The post on digitization of health records in India is based on the article “Express View on ICMR leak: Plug the breach” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security – Cyber Security News: Recently, personal details of more than 80 crore people including Aadhaar and phone numbers, passport details,… Continue reading Issues associated with digitization of health records in India
On the Parliament Security Breach
Source: This post on the recent Parliament security breach has been created based on the article “Parliament attacks have exposed shameful lack of security preparedness” published in “Indian Express” on 15th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Linkages between development and spread of extremism. News: The article discusses the recent… Continue reading On the Parliament Security Breach
HC decision on Sri Lankan refugees -End the uncertainty
Source: The post HC decision on Sri Lankan refugees has been created on the article “End the uncertainty-Centre’s proactive approach to resolve issues of Sri Lankan repatriates is must” published in “The Hindu” on 14th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- security- internal security News: The article discusses a court decision in India… Continue reading HC decision on Sri Lankan refugees -End the uncertainty
UNLF Peace Accord
Source: This post on the UNLF Peace Accord has been created based on the article “UNLF Peace Accord” published in “Indian Express” on 5th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Security challenges and their management in border areas. News: The article discusses the recently signed peace accord between Manipuri insurgent… Continue reading UNLF Peace Accord
Social Capital for Climate Change- Climate targets will stay elusive without stronger social capital
Source: The post social capital for climate change has been created on the article “Climate targets will stay elusive without stronger social capital” published in “Live Mints” on 4th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 1 – Society – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India & GS paper 3 – environment- climate… Continue reading Social Capital for Climate Change- Climate targets will stay elusive without stronger social capital
On re-criminalizing adultery
Source: This post has been created on the article “On re-criminalizing adultery” published in The Hindu on 4th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 1- Society – social empowerment & GS paper 2- polity- fundamental rights News: The article discusses the Parliamentary Committee’s suggestion to make adultery a criminal offense again in India, but… Continue reading On re-criminalizing adultery
On Maritime Security Challenges – The challenge of maritime security in the Global South
Source: The post on maritime security challenges has been created on the article “The challenge of maritime security in the Global South” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Security challenges and their management. GS Paper 2 International Relations – India and its neighborhood. News:… Continue reading On Maritime Security Challenges – The challenge of maritime security in the Global South
Long-term effects of terror attack- Be wary of the hidden costs that terror attacks end up extracting
Source: The post on long-term effects of terror attack has been created on the article “Be wary of the hidden costs that terror attacks end up extracting” published in “Live mints” on 28th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Security- terrorism News: The article reflects on the 15-year anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai… Continue reading Long-term effects of terror attack- Be wary of the hidden costs that terror attacks end up extracting
Control over media- old censorship on a new medium
Source: The post Control over media has been created on the article “Old censorship on a new medium” published in “The Hindu” on 27th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Security- Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges etc. News: The article discusses how the media landscape in India… Continue reading Control over media- old censorship on a new medium
On the Issues with UAPA – J&K High Court underlines that criticism of a government can’t be called a terrorist act
Source: The post on the Issues with UAPA has been created based on the article “J&K High Court underlines that criticism of a government can’t be called a terrorist act” published in “Indian Express” on 22nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Security challenges and their management in border areas… Continue reading On the Issues with UAPA – J&K High Court underlines that criticism of a government can’t be called a terrorist act
On Emerging Technologies in Defence – A renewed focus on emerging technologies
Source: The post on Emerging Technologies in Defence has been created based on the article “A renewed focus on emerging technologies” published in “The Hindu” on 21st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. News: The article discusses the initiatives taken by the… Continue reading On Emerging Technologies in Defence – A renewed focus on emerging technologies
On Tax Havens – Cyprus Confidential: Shining a light on tax evasion
Source: The post on Tax Havens has been created on the article “Cyprus Confidential” published in “Indian Express” on 20th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Money Laundering and its prevention. News: The article discusses the benefits being provided by Cyprus, in terms of taxes and secrecy. This has made… Continue reading On Tax Havens – Cyprus Confidential: Shining a light on tax evasion
On the ICMR data breach – How the personal data of 815 million Indians got breached
Source: This post on the recent ICMR Data breach has been created based on the article “How the personal data of 815 million Indians got breached” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Basics of cyber security. News: This article discusses the A detailed article on… Continue reading On the ICMR data breach – How the personal data of 815 million Indians got breached
On the issues of government’s fact-checking unit – Retrograde step
Source: The post is based on the article “Retrograde step – A government panel to check facts is liable to be misused against critics” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber… Continue reading On the issues of government’s fact-checking unit – Retrograde step
On Apple’s spyware attack notification – Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith
Source: The post is on Apple’s spyware attack notification based on the article “Apar Gupta writes: Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Challenges to internal security through communication networks; basics… Continue reading On Apple’s spyware attack notification – Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith
On ICMR data breach – Thieves & Servers
Source: This post on the ICMR data breach has been created based on the article “Thieves & Servers” published in The Times of India on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Basics of cyber security. News: This article discusses the recent breach of healthcare data with the ICMR. A detailed… Continue reading On ICMR data breach – Thieves & Servers
On Definition of Terrorism – From Israel to India, the making of a ‘terrorist’
Source: This post on defining “terrorism” has been created based on the article “From Israel to India, the making of a ‘terrorist’” published in the Indian Express on 30th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.… Continue reading On Definition of Terrorism – From Israel to India, the making of a ‘terrorist’
Political misinformation is a problem. But asking WhatsApp to risk user privacy is the wrong solution
Source: This post is based on the article “Political misinformation is a problem. But asking WhatsApp to risk user privacy is the wrong solution” published in “Indian Express” on 28th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites… Continue reading Political misinformation is a problem. But asking WhatsApp to risk user privacy is the wrong solution
Can Generals Chanakya, Kamandaka, Thiruvalluvar Help?
Source: The post is based on the article “Can Generals Chanakya, Kamandaka, Thiruvalluvar Help?” published in “The Times of India” on 23rd October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Art and culture- literature from ancient times & GS3- Security News: The article discusses the Indian army’s Project Udbhav, which uses ancient Indian texts for strategy lessons. It argues… Continue reading Can Generals Chanakya, Kamandaka, Thiruvalluvar Help?
House Asks What’s Up- Govt overriding of the right to privacy in special circumstances needs parliamentary oversight
Source: The post is based on the article “House Asks What’s Up- Govt overriding of the right to privacy in special circumstances needs parliamentary oversight” published in “The Times of India” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security- basics of cyber security News: The Indian government wants WhatsApp to identify creators of fake politician videos… Continue reading House Asks What’s Up- Govt overriding of the right to privacy in special circumstances needs parliamentary oversight
Jingoism cannot protect Jammu and Kashmir
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Jingoism cannot protect Jammu and Kashmir” published in The Indian Express on 10th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security — Security challenges and their management in border areas. News: This article discusses the current internal security challenges in Jammu & Kashmir… Continue reading Jingoism cannot protect Jammu and Kashmir
In Manipur, another internet shutdown, a conflict intensified — on internet shutdowns in Manipur
Source: This post has been created based on the article “In Manipur, another internet shutdown, a conflict intensified” published in the Indian Express on 6th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security — Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. News:… Continue reading In Manipur, another internet shutdown, a conflict intensified — on internet shutdowns in Manipur
The Art Of Winning Without Fighting- on cyber security in India
Source: The post is based on the article “The Art Of Winning Without Fighting- India must take cognitive and cyber warfare more seriously by incorporating new tools and systems – as China takes the lead in this critical emerging domain” published in “Times of India” on 3rd October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security- basics of cyber… Continue reading The Art Of Winning Without Fighting- on cyber security in India
