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
How did a DDoS attack cripple Kaveri 2.0?
What Happened? Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security , Cyber Safety) Impact of the Attack What is a DDoS Attack? How Can Such Attacks Be Prevented? Other Major DDoS Attacks Takeaway
How does a President’s rule function
Context: On February 13, President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh after political instability and ongoing violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023. The conflict has led to over 250 deaths and displaced 60,000+ people. Relevance : GS 3(Polity , Internal Security) Reason for Imposition: The resignation of the […]