About the Pegasus Project
Context: The Supreme Court has said its technical committee had so far received and tested 29 mobile devices suspected to be infected by Pegasus malware. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Basics of Cyber Security; Role of media and social-networking sites in internal security challenges; Internal security challenges through communication networks), GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Constitutional […]
Defence Ministry notifies positive indigenisation list of subsystems
Context: Following the two positive indigenisation lists barring import of 209 major platforms and systems, the Defence Ministry notified a list of another 2,500 subsystems and components and 351 more imported items to be made locally in the next three years. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure, GS-III: Indian Economy (Foreign Trade), GS-III: Science and Technology […]
Tribal outfits in Tripura pushing for ‘Greater Tipraland’
Context: Several tribal outfits in Tripura have joined hands to push their demand for a separate state for indigenous communities in the region, arguing that their “survival and existence” was at stake. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges, GS-II: Polity and Constitution Dimensions of the Article: Historical Background of Tipra Land Demands of tribal outfits in […]
Facial recognition at airports from 2022
Context: After a delay of three years, come March 2022, passengers will be able to use a face scan as their boarding pass at four airports in the country. Relevance: GS-III: Science and Technology, GS-III: Internal Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: About the implementation of Facial Recognition Introduction to Face Recognition How does it […]
Afghanistan, the rise of a narco-terrorist state
Context: India’s anxieties over ungoverned spaces and lawless Afghanistan turning into a significant source of internal security threat are gradually turning into reality. According to a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), opium production in Afghanistan has crossed 6,000 tonnes for the fifth consecutive year. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s […]
How to win over Kashmiri youth?
Context: Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has been on the boil since Independence. Several solutions to the problem of militancy have been put forth. Recently, there was a suggestion that de-radicalisation camps should be organised for the youth. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism) Dimensions of the Article: Radicalization Types of […]
DAC clears AK-203 deal with Russia
Context: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the long-pending deal for the manufacture of 6.71 lakh AK-203 assault rifles in India, according to a defence source. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) About the AK-203 assault rifles deal Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) As an overarching structure, the Defence […]
Joint Parliamentary Committee on Personal Data Protection Bill
Context: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill 2019, has argued in its report defending the controversial exemption clause that allows the Government to keep any of its agencies outside the purview of the law. The JPC said that a secure nation alone provides the atmosphere which ensures personal liberty and […]
RBI panel moots law to regulate digital lending
Context: A Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Working Group (WG) on digital lending, including lending through online platforms and mobile apps, has recommended a separate legislation to oversee such lending as well as a nodal agency to vet the Digital Lending Apps. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Cyber security related issues), GS-III: Indian Economy Dimensions […]
Third edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC)
Context: The 3rd edition of Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2021 is being held in November 2021 under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: About the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) About the Indian Ocean About the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Challenges in Indian Ocean Region […]