Sharp rise in number of women Maoists killed in security ops
Relevance: GS 3(Internal Security) Trends in Casualties (2024–2025) Sharp surge in total Maoist deaths: Proportion of women casualties increased: Contrast with past data (2019–2023): Reasons Behind High Women Presence Coercion of tribal families: Formation of Bal Dastas: Use of women as foot soldiers & human shields: Contradictions in Maoist Ideology Discrepancy in gender rhetoric: Manipulation of […]
India will never accept a mediation: PM to Trump
Context & Trigger Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security ) , GS 2(International Relations) India’s Clear Position on Mediation Trump’s Contradictory Remarks U.S. Invitation to Pakistan Army Chief Diplomatic Concerns for India Domestic & Strategic Significance Broader Implications Key Takeaway
FATF condemns Pahalgam attack
Significance of Condemnation Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security) ,GS 2(International Relations) International Concern Upcoming FATF Report New FATF Tools Public-Private Engagement India’s Dossier Broader Implications FATF – Key Facts Main Objectives Key Tools India & FATF Recent Developments
Defence production in India receives a fillip
Background Relevance : GS 3(Defence) Key Trends & Developments Stock Market Performance Record Defence Production Soaring Defence Exports Private Sector Growth MSMEs’ Role Defence Budgetary Trends
BSF fortifies village guards initiative with arms training for Jammu border residents
Security and Defence Context Relevance : GS 3(Defence ,Internal Security) Reason for Reviving the VDG Initiative Strategic Importance Deployment for Amarnath Yatra High-Level Oversight Implications
Autonomous warfare in Operation Sindoor
Strategic Context Relevance : GS 3(Defence ,Internal Security) Key Features of Autonomous Warfare India’s Drone Strategy Key Indian Targets Pakistan’s Counter Operation: Bunyan-um-Marsoos India’s Air Defence Response Technological Evolution Implications Conclusion
Indigenous weapon systems highly effective
Performance of Indigenous Defence Systems Relevance : GS 3(Defence) Defence Sector Growth and Export Potential Air Defence and Electronic Warfare Capabilities Akashteer System and Network Automation Current Border Situation and Diplomatic Notes
Tackling Pakistan’s proxy wars and the dangers posed by Lashkar-e-Taiba
Background Context Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT): Characteristics and Role Pakistan’s Strategic Use of Militants (“Double Game”) Challenges in Countering Proxy Wars Strategic Implications & Way Forward
The right to repair movement in India
Repairability Index (RI): What is it? Planned Obsolescence and Manufacturing Trends Larger Context: Circular Economy & Durable Wealth Right to Repair: Global vs Indian Context Tensions Between Consumers and Manufacturers Way Forward & Implications
Banks ready with anti-DDoS to thwart cyberattacks
Context and Urgency Relevance : GS 3(Banking ,Internal Security) Key Directives Issued Preparedness Measures in Place Focus on Uninterrupted Banking Services Insurance Sector Instructions Support to Rural Banking