Internal Security Current Affairs Updates For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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?

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

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

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

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

Source: This post is created based on the article ‘Narco Taliban’ published in The Times of India on 30th Sep, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security News: Methamphetamine, a strong illegal drug, is becoming more popular worldwide, with Afghanistan as a key source. This drug is replacing heroin. Afghanistan has now become… Continue reading Narco Taliban – Why Afghan meth is India’s big headache

Source: This post is created based on the article ‘Extended exclusion – on AFSPA’ published in The Hindu on 30th Sep, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security News: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) will remain in effect in the hill areas of Manipur for another six months from October. This… Continue reading Extended exclusion – on AFSPA

Source: The post is based on the article “As illicit trade booms, seizure mount: 3.5 tonnes of gold, 18 crore cigarette sticks and 90 tonnes of heroin caught in FY23” published in The Indian Express on 30th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Relevance: Findings of the… Continue reading As illicit trade booms, seizure mount

Source– The post is based on the article “Shyam Saran writes: BRICS is growing – and that doesn’t hurt India’s interests” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Regional and global groupings News– The recent BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa witnessed the joining of five major emerging economies. Contents1 What… Continue reading Shyam Saran writes: BRICS is growing – and that doesn’t hurt India’s interests

Source– The post is based on the article “Ships Of State” published in the “The Times of India” on 19th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Internal Security Relevance- Issues related to armed forces News– Indian navy has ordered 68 warships and vessels. What are the challenges faced by the Indian navy? Strength- Currently, India’s navy boasts… Continue reading Ships Of State – on India’s Naval Strength

Source– The post is based on the article “IAF takes delivery of first C295: How this deal kicks off ‘Make in India’ scheme for military aircraft” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance- Issues related to armed forces News– The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday (September 13) received… Continue reading IAF takes delivery of first C295: How this deal kicks off ‘Make in India’ scheme for military aircraft

Source– The post is based on the article “Syed Ata Hasnain on Anantnag attack: Dying embers, but terrorism threat not over” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Internal Security Relevance- Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir News– Over the last six months, encounters with Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in the region immediately… Continue reading Syed Ata Hasnain on Anantnag attack: Dying embers, but terrorism threat not over

Source: The post is based on the article “Spotlighting another border point, the ‘rogue channel’” published in “The Hindu” on 13th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security- Security challenges and their management in border areas. News: The author talks about India’s Home Minister, Amit Shah, and his recent efforts to boost border security at the tough… Continue reading Spotlighting another border point, the ‘rogue channel

Source: The post is based on the article “Over 30% UPI frauds in 3 states” published in Business Standard on 7th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security – Cyber Security Relevance: concerns with increasing digital banking/UPI frauds News: India recently reached a significant milestone of 10 billion Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, indicating the growing… Continue reading Over 30% UPI frauds in 3 states

Source: The post is based on the article “Cost of IAF’s lesson: 50 squadrons lost” published in “ Business standard” on 1st September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate News: The article explores the history of aircraft accidents in the Indian Air Force from 1952 to 2021. It focuses on… Continue reading Cost of IAF’s lesson: 50 squadrons lost

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s Rohingya refugee children are not criminals” published in “The Hindu” on 28th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Internal security News: The author talks about the mistreatment of Rohingya refugees in India, especially kids. They mention how these refugees are kept in prison-like places and how India lacks… Continue reading India’s Rohingya refugee children are not criminals

Source: The post is based on the article “PM Modi reopens security debate” published in “ Business standard” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security challenges and their management in border areas. News: In this article author discusses the challenges faced by India during the 1960s. He consider 1960s the most tumultuous decade post-independence due… Continue reading PM Modi reopens security debate

Source– The post is based on the article “Picking Up Peace” published in “The Times of India” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security. GS1- Communalism Relevance: Communal violence News– Communal clashes broke out in Nuh, Haryana, a week ago. Media reports say that migrant workers in Gurgaon have begun to leave… Continue reading Picking Up Peace – on economic costs of riots