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
Call for permanent settlement for tribals
Historical Background of Displacement Relevance : GS 1(Society ,Tribes) Militarisation and Tribal Agency Lack of Rehabilitation and State Support Bureaucratic and Political Apathy Human Rights Violations and Social Discrimination Inter-generational Crisis Pushback by Host States Urgent Need for a National Policy on IDPs Key Takeaways
DRDO tests laser weapon system that can disable missiles and drones
Technological Milestone Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security , Technology, Defence) Capabilities of the DEW Mk-II(A) Key Features Cost Efficiency Strategic Significance Broader Implications Location & Test Environment
Why are undersea cables important?
What are Undersea Cables? Relevance : GS 3(Infrastructure, Science & Tech, Cybersecurity) Global Connectivity via Undersea Cables India’s Subsea Cable Ecosystem Challenges & Vulnerabilities Steps to Strengthen Infrastructure Key Takeaways
Tackling the problem of nutrition
Context : Budget 2025 and Nutrition Focus Relevance : GS 2(Nutrition Security) Multidimensional Nature of Malnutrition Key Nutrition Statistics (NFHS-5) Evaluating Poshan 2.0 and Saksham Anganwadi Need for a Comprehensive Nutrition Agenda Strengthening HWCs for Nutrition Services Key Success Factors
India second-largest arms importer after Ukraine in 2020-24
Context : Global Arms Imports: Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security) Key Takeaways Relevance for India
First rear fuselage for LCA Mk1A manufactured by Indian private sector
Significance of the Event Relevance : GS 3(Technology ,Internal Security) Technical Aspects Strategic Importance Broader Implications Geopolitical Leverage: Strengthens India’s position as a global defence manufacturer