How vulnerable are Delhi citizens to cybercrime?
Context and Scale Relevance : GS 3(Cyber Security) Public Awareness: High but Uneven Government Initiatives: Mixed Perception Citizen Practices & Digital Divide Confidence in Protection Reporting Behaviour: Worryingly Low Redressal & Recovery: Institutional Apathy Complaint Process Experience Nature of Cybercrime Impact Trust in Digital Ecosystem Policy Way Forward
Indians lost ₹7,000 crore to cyber frauds
Context According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Indians lost over ₹7,000 crore to cyber frauds in the first 5 months of 2025. More than 50% of this loss is linked to cross-border scams originating in Southeast Asia (especially Cambodia), with deep links to human trafficking and organised cybercrime. Relevance : GS 3 ( Cyber Security, Internal Security, Governance) Key Data Month Amount […]
Terror attack accused in India used online payment services
Key Findings from FATF’s July 2025 Report Report Title: Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing RisksPublisher: Financial Action Task Force (FATF)Context: Highlights evolving methods used by terrorists globally, with India cited in two major case studies. Case 1: Gorakhnath Temple Attack (April 3, 2022) – Lone Wolf Radicalisation Case 2: Pulwama Attack (February 14, 2019) – E-Commerce Enabled Logistics […]
AI-Based Warfare in the ‘Agentic’ Age
Key Context Relevance : GS 3(Technology , Internal Security) Concerns for India The Nature of AI Warfare Energy as a Limiting Factor Volume of Data: The Real Battlefield Private Sector & Tech Ecosystem India’s Institutional Responses Strategic Imperative Conclusion
Apache combat helicopters to arrive in India by July 15
Context : Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security, Defence) Background & Strategic Relevance Defence Ministerial Talks: Rajnath Singh & Pete Hegseth Jet Engine Collaboration: GE & HAL Strategic and Geopolitical Implications
Can the Supreme Court halt an Act passed by a State?
Background of the Case Relevance : GS 2(Constitution , Polity ) , GS 3(Internal Security) 2011 Supreme Court Judgment Highlights (Original Writ Order) Chhattisgarh’s Legislative Response Contempt Petition: What Was Alleged? Supreme Court’s 2024 Ruling on Contempt (Disposal of Petition) 1. Doctrine of Separation of Powers 2. Judicial Review vs Contempt 3. Compliance Consideration Legal Doctrines […]
INS Tamal is likely the last warship India buys from abroad
Context & Background Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security , Defence) Indigenisation in Shipbuilding: Key Milestone Technical Features of INS Tamal Evolution of Frigates (Sidebar Insight) India’s Shipbuilding Shift: Strategic View Global Comparisons & Relevance Policy & Institutional Linkages Additional Data & Achievements Challenges Ahead Way Forward
Surface-to-air missiles, armoured vehicles
Context : Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security , Defence ) ,GS 2(Governance) Key Systems Cleared Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs) Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Common Inventory Management System (Tri-services) Naval and Maritime Modernisation Procurement of: Operational Context & Implications Interlinkages with GS Topics Governance & Policy Security, Technology & Economy Science & Tech Internal […]
Navy inducts second indigenous stealth frigate in record time
Context : India has strengthened its naval power with the induction of INS Udaygiri, a Project 17A stealth frigate, and INS Tamal, an Indo-Russian built warship. These reflect India’s growing indigenous defence capabilities and strategic maritime partnerships. Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security , Defence) INS Udaygiri – Project 17A Stealth Frigate Features: INS Tamal – Indo-Russian Collaboration […]
Indo-French Army exercise ‘Shakti 2025’ concludes
Overview Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security , Defence ) Participants Significance Strategic Relevance Conclusion Major Bilateral Exercises