Introduction India wants secure, low-carbon growth, but its critical mineral policy still focuses more on mining than on processing. Processing is the missing link that decides whether India remains a supplier of raw ores or becomes a builder of resilient, high-tech industries. Closing this gap is central to energy security, industrial competitiveness, and strategic autonomy.… Continue reading A Missing Link in India’s Mineral Mission
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The Threat of Digital Tradecraft in Terrorism
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Security Introduction Terrorism has entered the digital age, where extremist groups are no longer limited to physical networks or propaganda. They now exploit the digital ecosystem — encrypted apps, private servers, and spy-style communication — to plan, coordinate, and execute attacks while avoiding detection. The recent Red Fort blast… Continue reading The Threat of Digital Tradecraft in Terrorism
Tackling Maoist Insurgency
UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Internal security Introduction India has sharply weakened the Maoist movement through a combined push on security, development, and rights. Still, the core grievance—inequality and deprivation in tribal, forest, and remote districts—persists. Leadership losses, mass surrenders, and falling violence mark clear gains. But unless gaps in education, health, nutrition, land, and livelihoods close, the… Continue reading Tackling Maoist Insurgency
Trump Drops a Bomb, on U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -security And GS Paper 2- international relations Introduction Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year moratorium. The announcement followed Russia’s claim of a successful test of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and came the same day as Mr. Trump’s… Continue reading Trump Drops a Bomb, on U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing
Status of Maoist movement in India
Source: The post “Status of Maoist or Naxalite movement” has been created, based “It’s time for Maoists to lay down arms” published in “The Hindu” on 8 October 2025. Status of Maoist movement in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Internal security Context: The Maoist or Naxalite movement, spearheaded by the proscribed Communist Party of India (Maoist), has… Continue reading Status of Maoist movement in India
The maritime signalling after Operation Sindoor
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Security . Introduction Operation Sindoor has shifted focus to the sea. Visible deployments, missile activity, new inductions, and sharp public warnings now define the signalling space in the Arabian Sea. India emphasises a forward deterrent posture and wider Indo-Pacific alignment; Pakistan has moved to dispersal, survivability, and denial. External… Continue reading The maritime signalling after Operation Sindoor
The battlefield, change and the Indian armed forces
Introduction Warfare is shifting fast. AI, drones, automation, and cheap precision weapons lower the cost of force but raise risk. India faces a two-front threat and pressure across land, sea, air, cyber, space, and the information domain. Structures, doctrine, technology, force composition, Professional Military Education (PME), and readiness are being reshaped. Past attempts at jointness… Continue reading The battlefield, change and the Indian armed forces
Pakistan’s role in Terrorism and related International Challenges
Source: The post “Pakistan’s role in Terrorism and related International Challenges” has been created, based on the article “An anti-terror role that defies logic” published in “The Hindu” on 30 September 2025. Pakistan’s role in Terrorism and related International Challenges. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized… Continue reading Pakistan’s role in Terrorism and related International Challenges
Food Security amid Uncertainty
Source: The post Food Security amid Uncertainty has been created, based on the article “Food security amid Uncertainty” published in “Indian Express” on 29 September 2025. Food Security amid Uncertainty. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Issues of Buffer Stocks and Food Security. Context: In today’s globalized environment, India’s food security is intricately linked to its energy and… Continue reading Food Security amid Uncertainty
Building an Atmanirbhar Indian Navy by 2047
Source: The post Building an Atmanirbhar Indian Navy by 2047 has been created, based on the article “54 vessels are being built for Navy; 10 to join fleet this year” published in “The Hindu” on 23 September 2025. Building an Atmanirbhar Indian Navy by 2047. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Internal Security. Context: India… Continue reading Building an Atmanirbhar Indian Navy by 2047
