India shuts Kartarpur Corridor, puts border districts on high alert
Security Measures Initiated: Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security) About Kartarpur Corridor: Strategic Locations Affected: Government and Security Forces’ Response:
Indian forces hit Pakistan terror bases
Operation Details: Relevance : GS 3(Defence) Justification & Official Stand: Target & Damage: Preparedness & Anticipation: Conclusion:
Surge in ethanol blending and its impacts
Ethanol Blending Progress & Targets Relevance : GS 3(Energy Security) Rising Ethanol Supply Sugarcane Production Trends Retail Sugar Price Impact Food vs Fuel Trade-Off Broader Implications Conclusion: The Balancing Act
Centre directs States to hold ‘civil defence’ drills
Context and Background Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security) Directive Details Components of the Drill Civil Participation and Local Preparedness Strategic and Policy Perspective Significance and Implications
How can India tap its natural hydrogen potential?
Strategic Significance for India Relevance : GS 3(Energy Security) Estimated Potential Key Exploration Challenges Infrastructure & Technology Gaps Suggested Roadmap for India Global Best Practices Cost Considerations
Ex-RAW chief appointed head of reconstituted NSAB
Context and Timing: Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security, Defence) Key Appointment: Composition and Continuity: Role and Significance of NSAB:
India’s military expenditure was 9 times that of Pakistan
Context : India’s Military Expenditure Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security , Defence) Pakistan’s Military Expenditure Global Trends (as per SIPRI) China’s Position Russia and Ukraine European Military Spending Strategic Implications for India
India and France finalise agreement for 26 Rafale-Ms
Agreement Details: Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security , Defence) Key Components of the Deal: Economic and Employment Impact: Defense and Strategic Importance: Operational Considerations: Significance for Indian Navy’s Future:
Indus treaty with Pak. put on hold
Context : Pahalgam Terror Attack Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) ,GS 3(Internal Security) Five-Pronged Indian Response Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Put On Hold Closing the Attari Check Post Cancelling Pakistan’s SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) Diplomatic Actions Why This Matters Previous Similar Actions
Five military personnel get MacGregor medals
About the MacGregor Memorial Medal Relevance : GS 3 (Internal Security / Defence) Event Overview Awardees for 2023 Awardees for 2024 Special Mention: Col. Ranvir Singh Jamwal Significance of the Awards Broader Context