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
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