What is the News? The 3rd edition of Goa Maritime Conclave was successfully conducted at Goa. The Indian Navy showed the visiting countries the first-hand demonstration of Deep Submergence and Rescue Vessel (DSRV) capabilities About Goa Maritime Conclave Organized by: Indian Navy under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa Aim: To bring together the… Continue reading Goa Maritime Conclave – 2021
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The outlines of a national security policy
Synopsis: Once cyber-technology becomes a key variable in the defence policies of a nation, land size or GDP size are irrelevant. Introduction In the 21st century, the world is moving to cyber weapons-based warfare. Therefore, after cyber-technology enters as an important variable in nations’ defence policies, the size of a country will cease to matter.… Continue reading The outlines of a national security policy
The” yes or a no” the court must ask about Pegasus
Synopsis: Given the seriousness of the matter and the right to privacy of citizens, the judiciary must hold the executive accountable in the matter. Contents1 Introduction2 Why is the Pegasus scandal controversial?3 What was the government reaction to Pegasus?4 What should be the way forward? Introduction Earlier this year, a global coalition of media organisations… Continue reading The” yes or a no” the court must ask about Pegasus
Supreme Court move to set up a panel to probe Pegasus is a vital and welcome step
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What was the Supreme Court response to this?4 Significance of this judgement What is the News? The Supreme Court has observed orally that it will set up a technical expert committee to inquire into the Pegasus snooping matter and pass an interim order next week. Background A collaborative journalism… Continue reading Supreme Court move to set up a panel to probe Pegasus is a vital and welcome step
The national security discourse is changing
Synopsis: National security has long been viewed through a narrow perspective of just war-fighting. In the present scenario being shaped up by multiple factors like climate change, a rising China and the COVID pandemic, national security and domestic policy are to be seen as two sides of the same coin. This new understanding is gaining… Continue reading The national security discourse is changing
Prime Minister chairs 13th BRICS Summit
Contents1 What is the news?2 The theme of the 13th BRICS Summit3 What are the initiatives/key provisions of the New Delhi Declaration?4 About BRICS5 Structure of BRICS What is the news? Indian PM chaired the 13th BRICS Summit, which was held virtually. The Summit stressed the need to prevent Afghanistan from being used as a… Continue reading Prime Minister chairs 13th BRICS Summit
Drone’s Economic Impact Will Match Internet’s
Synopsis: The recently released new drone rules 2021 are centered around light-touch governance. The resultant progressive ecosystem will lead to opportunities in multiple sectors of the economy. Background Read here: Drone Rules 2021 – Explained Must Read: How new drone guidelines can give wings to drone startups? Where will drones work? Once drones take off in full force, opportunities… Continue reading Drone’s Economic Impact Will Match Internet’s
India and US sign Project Agreement for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is this project about?3 Why this move is considered significant?4 What is Defence Technology & Trade Initiative (DTTI)? What is the news? Recently, India & the US signed the Project Agreement (PA) for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV). What is this project about? This is a project is signed… Continue reading India and US sign Project Agreement for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Govt gives wing to drone policy (On new drone rules 2021)
Source: Business Standard, TOI, Livemint, TH Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 Significance 4 More reforms in order5 What now? What is the news? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified Drone Rules, 2021, under which the coverage of all-up weight of an unmanned aircraft system has been increased from 300 kg to 500 kg. It… Continue reading Govt gives wing to drone policy (On new drone rules 2021)
How new guidelines can give wing to drone start-ups?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: On drone rules, 2021 and start-ups in the drone sector Synopsis: India has fewer start-ups in the drone technology space than the US and China; it also lags behind most other economies in funding. Drone rules 2021 are a step forward, but more needs to be done to evolve other policies… Continue reading How new guidelines can give wing to drone start-ups?
