Internal Security Current Affairs Updates For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination
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As illicit trade booms, seizure mount
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
Shyam Saran writes: BRICS is growing – and that doesn’t hurt India’s interests
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
Ships Of State – on India’s Naval Strength
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
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 “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
Syed Ata Hasnain on Anantnag attack: Dying embers, but terrorism threat not over
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
Spotlighting another border point, the ‘rogue channel
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
Over 30% UPI frauds in 3 states
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
Cost of IAF’s lesson: 50 squadrons lost
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
India’s Rohingya refugee children are not criminals
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
PM Modi reopens security debate
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
Picking Up Peace – on economic costs of riots
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
How a nuclear ‘chain reaction’ and neighbourhood challenges led to India acquiring its n-weapons”
Source: The post is based on the article “How a nuclear ‘chain reaction’ and neighbourhood challenges led to India acquiring its n-weapons” published in “The Indian express” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security challenges News: In this article author discusses J. Robert Oppenheimer’s regret over creating the atomic bomb. The article traces India’s nuclear… Continue reading How a nuclear ‘chain reaction’ and neighbourhood challenges led to India acquiring its n-weapons”
Lessons from a load carrier
Source: The post is based on the article “Lessons from a load carrier” published in “Business standard” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security challenges and their management in border areas; News: The author highlights the Indian Army’s use of Stallion vehicles and their costs. He suggests standardizing military gear for easier logistics. The article… Continue reading Lessons from a load carrier
Haryana violence was preventable. Why did it happen?
Source: The post is based on the article “Monu Questions – Haryana violence was preventable. Why did it happen? What do such incidents around business hubs cost?” published in The Times of India on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security Relevance: About communal clashes in Haryana News: Recently, communal clashes took place in Nuh,… Continue reading Haryana violence was preventable. Why did it happen?
Killer On The Train: Why was a railway cop his bosses say was suffering mental health issues, put on armed duty? RPF committee must answer
Source: The post is based on the article “Killer On The Train: Why was a railway cop his bosses say was suffering mental health issues, put on armed duty? RPF committee must answer” published in “Times of India” on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate News: An RPF… Continue reading Killer On The Train: Why was a railway cop his bosses say was suffering mental health issues, put on armed duty? RPF committee must answer
Manmohan Bahadur writes: Soldiers in the digital age
Source– The post is based on the article “Manmohan Bahadur writes: Soldiers in the digital age” published in the “The Indian Express” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: Issues related to armed forces News- The article explains the issues of impact of social media on armed forces recruits What are issues faced by… Continue reading Manmohan Bahadur writes: Soldiers in the digital age
An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur
Source: The post is based on the article “An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, News: The Manipur government issued a blanket internet shutdown… Continue reading An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur
Who is accountable in Manipur? The answer can provide justice to mob assault survivors
Source– The post is based on the article “Who is accountable in Manipur? The answer can provide justice to mob assault survivors” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Internal security Relevance: Issues related to northeast News- The article explains the current violence between Kuki and Meiteis undergoing in Manipur. How… Continue reading Who is accountable in Manipur? The answer can provide justice to mob assault survivors
Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism
Source: The post is based on the article “Ominous signs” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Internal security News: On July 8, rallies by pro-Khalistan separatists are planned in the U.S., the U.K., Canada and Australia that target Indian diplomatic missions and diplomats. The Indian government has taken steps to… Continue reading Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism
Should Internet shutdowns be used to maintain public order?
Source: The post is based on the article “Should Internet shutdowns be used to maintain public order?” published in “The Hindu” on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. News: Between 2016 and 2022, 60% of Internet… Continue reading Should Internet shutdowns be used to maintain public order?
In Manipur, Army’s leadership has experience and ability to do its job
Source: The post is based on the article “Syed Ata Hasnain writes: In Manipur, Army’s leadership has experience and ability to do its job” published in “The Indian Express ” on 6th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security challenges and their management in border areas News: The Spear Corps of the Indian Army recently… Continue reading In Manipur, Army’s leadership has experience and ability to do its job
Pro-Khalistan ‘freedom rally’ in Toronto: Ramping up noise
Source: This post is based on the article “Let Them Think”, published in The Times of India on 5th July, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Internal Security , external threats to internal security News: The article discusses the resurgence of radical pro-Khalistan propaganda in Canada, which is a cause for concern for India. What… Continue reading Pro-Khalistan ‘freedom rally’ in Toronto: Ramping up noise
Manipur — this is not a time for finger-pointing
Source– The post is based on the article “Manipur — this is not a time for finger-pointing” published in “The Hindu” on 26th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Internal Security Relevance: Internal security in in northeast News- Manipur’s two major communities, the Kukis and Meiteis, have been on a bloody communal clash since May 3.… Continue reading Manipur — this is not a time for finger-pointing
Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit
Source: The post is based on the article “Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit” published in The Hindu on 22nd June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – The role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. Relevance: About Internet shutdowns in Manipur. News: The Manipur High Court granted limited Internet access in designated places… Continue reading Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit
Data Security in India: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the recent allegation of a data security breach of CoWIN data?3 Why does India need to focus on Data Security?4 How is Data Security ensured in India?5 How global nations are ensuring Data Security? 6 What are the challenges in ensuring Data Security in India?7 What should be… Continue reading Data Security in India: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
