Indian Army’s revised social-media policy
Why is it in News? Signal: The policy reflects a shift from total restriction → controlled, security-aware digital discipline. Relevance Why Do Armed Forces Restrict Social Media? Core principle: Even harmless posts can reveal actionable intelligence. Conceptual Value-Addition
What is the Bureau of Port Security and its role?
Why is it in news? Relevance What is the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) and what is its role? What challenges in coastal and port security does India face, and how will BoPS address them? How BoPS mitigates these ? Key Legislative Reforms (2025) Maritime Growth — Data Signals What criticisms exist?
India’s First National Anti-Terror Policy
Why is it in News? Relevance Strategic Context Key Threat Vectors Driving the Policy Digital Radicalisation (High Priority) Foreign-Funded Conversion & Radicalisation Networks Open Border Exploitation (Nepal Corridor) Aadhaar Spoofing & Identity Fraud Institutional Architecture Being Integrated Core Agencies Technology Backbone Policy Orientation: From Reaction to Prevention Old Approach Proposed Policy Shift Incident-led response Intelligence-led […]
Infiltration Along India’s Borders
Why is this in News? Relevance GS III – Internal Security Border Infiltration: Basic Understanding India–Myanmar Border: Key Facts Free Movement Regime (FMR): Basics Recent Changes in FMR (Regulation, Not Abolition) Bangladesh Border: Infiltration Snapshot Pakistan Border: Snapshot Security Implications Government’s Border Management Strategy Challenges Opportunities & Way Forward
MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter
Why is this in News? Relevance GS III – Internal Security & Defence GS II – International Relations MH-60R Seahawk: The Basics Key Technical Capabilities Strategic Significance for India Boost to Blue-Water Navy Ambitions Anti-Submarine Warfare Edge Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) Operational Impact of INAS 335 (Goa) Conclusion By inducting the second MH-60R squadron, the […]
National intelligence grid gains traction as Central agencies
WHY IN NEWS ? Relevance : GS Paper III – Internal Security GS Paper II – Polity & Governance WHAT IS NATGRID? WHAT KIND OF DATA DOES NATGRID ACCESS? NATGRID enables real-time access to: This allows multi-dimensional profiling for: WHO CAN ACCESS NATGRID? Earlier Access (Only Central Agencies): Current Expansion: Marks a shift from Central-only intelligence to federal […]
Cyber-slavery compounds in Myanmar
Why is it in News? Relevance What is Cyber-Slavery? Core Features: Modus Operandi (India–Southeast Asia Trafficking Route) Specifics in the Delhi Case Why Cyber-Slavery is Emerging as a Major Global Threat ? A. Multi-Billion-Dollar Criminal Industry (Interpol, UNODC) B. Perfect Convergence of Two Crimes C. Tech-Driven Control Mechanisms D. Weak Border Governance India’s Emerging Vulnerability […]
The threat of digital tradecraft in terrorism
Why is it in News? Relevance: Background: Major Findings from the Investigation: Academic & Strategic Overview: Policy & Strategic Implications: Key Takeaways:
Red Fort Blast and J&K Terror Module
Why in News? Relevance: GS 3 – Internal Security• Terror financing, cyber-radicalisation, and hybrid terrorism• Coordination among security and intelligence agencies (NIA, NSG, MAC)• Cross-border terrorism and Pakistan’s proxy networks• Regulation of explosives, chemicals, and digital evidence• Legal framework – Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967; Explosives Act, 1884 GS 2 – Governance & Polity• Centre–State coordination […]
Tri-Services Exercise ‘Trishul 2025’
Why in News ? Relevance: Basic Facts Assets Involved Key Objectives Strategic Significance Relevance in Defence Policy Context Comparative Context Exercise Type Focus Area Trishul 2025 Tri-services (Domestic) Integrated joint operations Dakshin Shakti Tri-services Southern theatre, amphibious ops Gagan Shakti Air Force-centric Air domination & readiness Milan Multinational Naval Maritime cooperation TROPEX Navy-led Blue-water operations […]