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
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