About The Exercise MITRA SHAKTI
Context: A joint military exercise, “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023” is being conducted from November 16th to 29th, 2023, in Aundh (Pune). Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Exercise MITRA SHAKTI: Participating Forces: Objectives: Exercise Components: Strategic Focus: Diplomatic Impact:
About Sagar Kavach
Context: The coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ is set to unfold its strategic manoeuvres along the Kerala and Mahe coasts. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Sagar Kavach: Strengthening Coastal Defenses through Unified Exercises Participating Agencies: Exercise Dynamics: Strategic Division: Attack vs. Defence Forces: Role of Fishermen: Outcome: -Source: The Hindu
About National Security Strategy
Context: After years of deliberations, India has recently started the process of bringing in a National Security Strategy and the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) has started collating inputs from several Central ministries and departments. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: National Security Strategy: Addressing Diverse Challenges: Comprehensive National Security View: India’s Persistent Need for a […]
Apple Warns Opposition MPs of State-Sponsored Attacks on iPhones
Context: At least seven Opposition Members of Parliament alerted by Apple about potential state-sponsored attacks targeting their iPhones, with warnings indicating the attackers’ likely motivations. The warning advises protective measures, including activating the ‘Lockdown Mode’ feature on their devices. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Characteristics of State-Sponsored Attackers According to Apple: […]
About The Malware Malice
Context: In a healthy democracy, the Opposition and the media play crucial roles within a system overseen by a ruling authority that requires transparency to function effectively. The fact that more than a dozen Opposition leaders and journalists have received alerts from Apple, notifying them of potential targeting by “state-sponsored attackers,” raises concerns that this […]
PM’s Emphasis on Self-Reliance in Cybersecurity
Context: During the 7th edition of the India Mobile Congress, the Prime Minister of India highlighted the critical significance of self-reliance in cybersecurity. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Cybersecurity Self-Reliance in Cybersecurity Relying on Indigenous Solutions The Necessity of Self-Reliance in Cybersecurity National Security Geopolitical Considerations Technological Independence Challenges of Cyber […]
About The Exercise KAZIND-2023
Context: Recently, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force contingent, comprising 120 personnel, departed to take part in the Joint Military ‘Exercise KAZIND-2023’ which will be conducted at Otar, Kazakhstan, from October 30th to November 11th, 2023. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Exercise KAZIND-2023 Focus and Activities Significance
BRO Achieves Breakthrough in Crucial Tunnel Work
Context: A highly skilled and motivated team of engineers from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has achieved a significant milestone in the ongoing Project Sampark on National Highway 144A (NH144A) from Akhnoor to Poonch. Relevance: GS3- Internal Security Dimensions of the article: More on the achievement About BRO: About Project Sampark: The Project Sampark, initiated […]
About INS Sagardhwani
Context: Recently, INS Sagardhwani, an oceanographic research vessel embarked on a two-month long Sagar Maitri (SM) Mission-4 from South Jetty, Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: INS Sagardhwani: Sagar Maitri Initiative:
Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) Missile System
Context: The Indian defence establishment recently initiated a tender for the procurement of 30 units of the indigenous Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: About Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system: The Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system is a Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) […]