Cabinet extends immigration, visa tracking system for another five years
Why in News ? Issue in Brief Relevance Practice Questions Static Background Key Features / Achievements Key Analysis 1. Governance & Service Delivery 2. Internal Security Dimension 3. Technology & Digital Infrastructure 4. Economic / Global Mobility Impact Challenges / Concerns Way Forward Prelims Pointers
Navy to commission stealth frigate Taragiri on April 3
Why is it in news ? Relevance Practice Question Static background: Project 17A and naval modernisation Project 17A (Nilgiri-class frigates) Role of frigates Key features of INS Taragiri Strategic significance Maritime security Force modernisation Deterrence capability Technological significance Prelims pointers
LR-AShM: India’s Hypersonic Glide Missile Capability
Context and Strategic Significance Relevance What is LR-AShM? Hypersonic Glide Missile System Technical Features and Performance Speed, Range, and Flight Profile Two-Stage Propulsion System Manoeuvrability and Survivability Difficult to Detect and Intercept Guidance and Targeting Precision Strike Capability Operational and Military Significance Maritime Deterrence and A2/AD Strategic Balance and Global Context DRDO’s Hypersonic Ecosystem Complementary […]
Bhairav Battalions
Why in News? Relevance GS III – Internal Security Basics: What are Bhairav Battalions? Why Were Bhairav Battalions Raised? Changing Nature of Warfare Operational Gaps Identified Key Features of Bhairav Battalions Technology & Drone Warfare Focus Force Restructuring Context Bhairav Battalions Rudra Brigades (Parallel Reform) Place in India’s Military Doctrine Strategic Significance Challenges & Cautions Takeaway
Ghost SIM Cards
Why in News ? Relevance GS-III | Internal Security, Cybersecurity & Terror Networks What is a Ghost SIM Card? Purpose: anonymity, evasion of lawful interception, cross-border covert communication. How Ghost SIMs Work ? — Operational Mechanisms Why Ghost SIMs Are a Security Risk ? Way Forward
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 […]