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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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is 5G Technology?3 What are the benefits of 5G technology?4 What are the geopolitical fights associated with 5G technology?5 What are the potential cybersecurity challenges in the 5G?6 What needs to be done to limit the cybersecurity challenges in the 5G? Introduction The ultra-fast speed of 5G indeed… Continue reading [Yojana May 2023 Summary] Cybersecurity challenges in the 5G age – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the reasons behind the unrest in Manipur?3 What will be the impact of Manipur unrest on regional security?4 What are the government initiatives to overcome Manipur unrest?5 What are the challenges associated with resolving unrest in Manipur?6 What should be done? Introduction Manipur has been grappling with… Continue reading Manipur unrest and its impact on regional security – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the status of Drug trafficking in India3 What are the reasons behind Drug trafficking in India?4 What are the various initiatives undertaken to regulate Drug trafficking in India?5 What are the challenges in regulating Drug trafficking in India?   6 What is should be done? Introduction Drug trafficking in India… Continue reading Drug trafficking in India: emerging challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the recent Amendment to IT Rules3 What is the rationale behind the recent amendment to IT Rules?4 What are the advantages of amendment to IT Rules?5 What are the challenges associated with the amendment to IT Rules?6 What should be done? Introduction The Ministry of Electronics and Information… Continue reading Amendment to IT Rules and regulating fake news – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is fake News?  3 What are the causes of Fake News spread In India?  4 What are the effects of fake news?  5 What are the challenges in controlling Fake News?  6 What are the Legal remedies available for controlling Fake News? 7 What are the global initiatives for controlling Fake News? 8 What should… Continue reading Controlling Fake News in India and associated challenges  – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the meaning Terror Financing?3 What are the major sources of Terror Financing?4 What are the current international mechanisms to curb Terror Financing?4.1 The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)4.2 Financial Intelligence Units4.3 Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC)4.4 The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)4.5 International Convention for the Suppression of… Continue reading Countering Terror Financing – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Coastal Security Challenges3 Coastal Security Initiatives4 Moving Ahead5 Conclusion Introduction More than 600 million people, (~10% of the world’s population), live in coastal areas that are 10 meters above the sea level. Nearly 2.4 billion people (~40 % of the world’s population) live within 100 km of the coast.… Continue reading [Yojana November Summary] Paradigm of Coastal Security – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the meaning of National Security?3 What is the difference between Doctrine and Strategy?4 What is the need for National Security Doctrine for India?5 What should be the constituents of the India’s National Security Doctrine?6 What is the significance of National Security Doctrine?7 What are the possible challenges… Continue reading Need for a National Security Doctrine for India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)3 What are the recent amendments in relation to the post of CDS?4 What are the roles of the CDS?5 Why are the benefits of the CDS?6 What are the challenges?7 What steps can be taken going ahead?8 Conclusion Introduction The Government has… Continue reading CDS, Chief of Defence Staff: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

News– 20 years of 2001 Attack on parliament, an analysis of how much we have improved.  What has been the scene in Internal security landscape since the 2001 attack on parliament   Despite the innovations and improvements in intelligence infrastructure there have been several terrorist attack on India since the 2001 attack like 2008 Mumbai attacks, Uri, Pathankot attack, 2019 pulwana strike, Chinese… Continue reading “The Parliament attack was 20 years ago, are we more prepared today?”

News: A month back, Supreme Court had appointed an independent expert technical committee to examine allegations that the government used an Israeli spyware, Pegasus, to snoop on its own citizens. This decision of SC received near-universal acclaim, reaffirming its institutional credibility. But, the constitutional court could have done more in terms of the outcome of… Continue reading Law for national security: Vital point on rights is sidestepped in the way SC’s Pegasus case is framed

News: Recently, the centre decided to extend the jurisdiction of the BSF to 50 km from 15 km in border states of Assam, Punjab and West Bengal. It was stated that the reason for extending the jurisdiction of BSF was to secure the three border states from the inflow of narcotics and weapon, infiltration by… Continue reading BSF DG’s remark on demographic change to justify a wider berth in border areas is flawed, disturbing

Synopsis: Reasons behind recent terrorist attacks in Kashmir, challenges involved and the future course of action. Contents1 Introduction 2 What is the motive behind these attacks? 3 What are some challenges in resolving the insurgency issue?4 How should the govt respond? Introduction  The targeted terror attacks against minorities in Kashmir indicate a dangerous move. Sikhs and Hindus… Continue reading What the attacks against minorities in Kashmir reveal 

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Left Wing Extremism?3 Incidents of Left Wing Extremism at present4 What are the government initiatives taken to curb Left Wing Extremism?4.1 Development Initiatives in Left Wing Extremism Areas What is the News? The Union Minister of Home Affairs chaired a review meeting on Left Wing Extremism in New… Continue reading Union Minister of Home Affairs chairs review meeting in New Delhi on Left Wing Extremism