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
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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
Narco Taliban – Why Afghan meth is India’s big headache
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
Extended exclusion – on AFSPA
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
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
