Tag: internal security

Shyam Saran writes: BRICS is growing – and that doesn’t hurt India’s interests

Source– The post is based on the article “Shyam Saran writes: BRICS is growing – and that doesn’t hurt India’s interests” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Regional and global groupings News– The recent BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa witnessed the joining of five major emerging economies. What are… Continue reading Shyam Saran writes: BRICS is growing – and that doesn’t hurt India’s interests

Ships Of State – on India’s Naval Strength

Source– The post is based on the article “Ships Of State” published in the “The Times of India” on 19th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Internal Security Relevance- Issues related to armed forces News– Indian navy has ordered 68 warships and vessels. What are the challenges faced by the Indian navy? Strength- Currently, India’s navy boasts… Continue reading Ships Of State – on India’s Naval Strength

IAF takes delivery of first C295: How this deal kicks off ‘Make in India’ scheme for military aircraft

Source– The post is based on the article “IAF takes delivery of first C295: How this deal kicks off ‘Make in India’ scheme for military aircraft” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance- Issues related to armed forces News– The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday (September 13) received… Continue reading IAF takes delivery of first C295: How this deal kicks off ‘Make in India’ scheme for military aircraft

Syed Ata Hasnain on Anantnag attack: Dying embers, but terrorism threat not over

Source– The post is based on the article “Syed Ata Hasnain on Anantnag attack: Dying embers, but terrorism threat not over” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Internal Security Relevance- Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir News– Over the last six months, encounters with Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in the region immediately… Continue reading Syed Ata Hasnain on Anantnag attack: Dying embers, but terrorism threat not over

Spotlighting another border point, the ‘rogue channel

Source: The post is based on the article “Spotlighting another border point, the ‘rogue channel’” published in “The Hindu” on 13th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security- Security challenges and their management in border areas. News: The author talks about India’s Home Minister, Amit Shah, and his recent efforts to boost border security at the tough… Continue reading Spotlighting another border point, the ‘rogue channel

Over 30% UPI frauds in 3 states

Source: The post is based on the article “Over 30% UPI frauds in 3 states” published in Business Standard on 7th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security – Cyber Security Relevance: concerns with increasing digital banking/UPI frauds News: India recently reached a significant milestone of 10 billion Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, indicating the growing… Continue reading Over 30% UPI frauds in 3 states

Cost of IAF’s lesson: 50 squadrons lost

Source: The post is based on the article “Cost of IAF’s lesson: 50 squadrons lost” published in “ Business standard” on 1st September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate News: The article explores the history of aircraft accidents in the Indian Air Force from 1952 to 2021. It focuses on… Continue reading Cost of IAF’s lesson: 50 squadrons lost

India’s Rohingya refugee children are not criminals

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s Rohingya refugee children are not criminals” published in “The Hindu” on 28th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Internal security News: The author talks about the mistreatment of Rohingya refugees in India, especially kids. They mention how these refugees are kept in prison-like places and how India lacks… Continue reading India’s Rohingya refugee children are not criminals

PM Modi reopens security debate

Source: The post is based on the article “PM Modi reopens security debate” published in “ Business standard” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security challenges and their management in border areas. News: In this article author discusses the challenges faced by India during the 1960s. He consider 1960s the most tumultuous decade post-independence due… Continue reading PM Modi reopens security debate

Picking Up Peace – on economic costs of riots

Source– The post is based on the article “Picking Up Peace” published in “The Times of India” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security. GS1- Communalism Relevance: Communal violence News– Communal clashes broke out in Nuh, Haryana, a week ago. Media reports say that migrant workers in Gurgaon have begun to leave… Continue reading Picking Up Peace – on economic costs of riots

How a nuclear ‘chain reaction’ and neighbourhood challenges led to India acquiring its n-weapons”

Source: The post is based on the article “How a nuclear ‘chain reaction’ and neighbourhood challenges led to India acquiring its n-weapons” published in “The Indian express” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security challenges News: In this article author discusses J. Robert Oppenheimer’s regret over creating the atomic bomb. The article traces India’s nuclear… Continue reading How a nuclear ‘chain reaction’ and neighbourhood challenges led to India acquiring its n-weapons”

Lessons from a load carrier

Source: The post is based on the article “Lessons from a load carrier” published in “Business standard” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security challenges and their management in border areas; News: The author highlights the Indian Army’s use of Stallion vehicles and their costs. He suggests standardizing military gear for easier logistics. The article… Continue reading Lessons from a load carrier

Haryana violence was preventable. Why did it happen?

Source: The post is based on the article “Monu Questions – Haryana violence was preventable. Why did it happen? What do such incidents around business hubs cost?” published in The Times of India on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security Relevance: About communal clashes in Haryana News: Recently, communal clashes took place in Nuh,… Continue reading Haryana violence was preventable. Why did it happen?

Killer On The Train: Why was a railway cop his bosses say was suffering mental health issues, put on armed duty? RPF committee must answer

Source: The post is based on the article “Killer On The Train: Why was a railway cop his bosses say was suffering mental health issues, put on armed duty? RPF committee must answer” published in “Times of India” on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate News: An RPF… Continue reading Killer On The Train: Why was a railway cop his bosses say was suffering mental health issues, put on armed duty? RPF committee must answer

Manmohan Bahadur writes: Soldiers in the digital age

Source– The post is based on the article “Manmohan Bahadur writes: Soldiers in the digital age” published in the “The Indian Express” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: Issues related to armed forces News- The article explains the issues of impact of social media on armed forces recruits What are issues faced by… Continue reading Manmohan Bahadur writes: Soldiers in the digital age

An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur

Source: The post is based on the article “An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, News: The Manipur government issued a blanket internet shutdown… Continue reading An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur

Who is accountable in Manipur? The answer can provide justice to mob assault survivors

Source– The post is based on the article “Who is accountable in Manipur? The answer can provide justice to mob assault survivors” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Internal security Relevance: Issues related to northeast News- The article explains the current violence between Kuki and Meiteis undergoing in Manipur. How… Continue reading Who is accountable in Manipur? The answer can provide justice to mob assault survivors

Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism

Source: The post is based on the article “Ominous signs” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Internal security News: On July 8, rallies by pro-Khalistan separatists are planned in the U.S., the U.K., Canada and Australia that target Indian diplomatic missions and diplomats. The Indian government has taken steps to… Continue reading Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism

Should Internet shutdowns be used to maintain public order?

Source: The post is based on the article “Should Internet shutdowns be used to maintain public order?” published in “The Hindu” on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. News: Between 2016 and 2022, 60% of Internet… Continue reading Should Internet shutdowns be used to maintain public order?

In Manipur, Army’s leadership has experience and ability to do its job

Source: The post is based on the article “Syed Ata Hasnain writes: In Manipur, Army’s leadership has experience and ability to do its job” published in “The Indian Express ” on 6th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security challenges and their management in border areas News: The Spear Corps of the Indian Army recently… Continue reading In Manipur, Army’s leadership has experience and ability to do its job

Pro-Khalistan ‘freedom rally’ in Toronto: Ramping up noise

Source: This post is based on the article “Let Them Think”, published in The Times of India on 5th July, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Internal Security , external threats to internal security News: The article discusses the resurgence of radical pro-Khalistan propaganda in Canada, which is a cause for concern for India. What… Continue reading Pro-Khalistan ‘freedom rally’ in Toronto: Ramping up noise

Manipur — this is not a time for finger-pointing

Source– The post is based on the article “Manipur — this is not a time for finger-pointing” published in “The Hindu” on 26th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Internal Security Relevance:  Internal security in in northeast News- Manipur’s two major communities, the Kukis and Meiteis, have been on a bloody communal clash since May 3.… Continue reading Manipur — this is not a time for finger-pointing

Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit

Source: The post is based on the article “Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit” published in The Hindu on 22nd June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – The role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. Relevance: About Internet shutdowns in Manipur. News: The Manipur High Court granted limited Internet access in designated places… Continue reading Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit

Data Security in India: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India, set to become a trillion-dollar digital economy by 2026, faces significant data security needs and challenges. With over a billion people, digitization and burgeoning internet usage, India must protect its citizens’ data from vulnerabilities and breaches. However, despite a digitally-forward government and robust IT sector, the country lacks critical… Continue reading Data Security in India: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

[Yojana May 2023 Summary] Cybersecurity challenges in the 5G age – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The ultra-fast speed of 5G indeed holds the promise of revolutionary changes in communication and Internet consumption. The country is estimated to have over 150 million 5G users by the end of 2024 – a tiny fraction of the current 1.2 billion mobile phone users. This number will expand significantly… Continue reading [Yojana May 2023 Summary] Cybersecurity challenges in the 5G age – Explained, pointwise

Manipur unrest and its impact on regional security – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Manipur has been grappling with unrest and violent protests, recently witnessing the first direct clashes between the Kuki-Zomi tribals and the Meiteis in three decades. With a complex cultural geography divided into ‘valley’ and ‘hill’ districts, the state has experienced longstanding ethnic tensions. The Manipur unrest poses significant challenges to… Continue reading Manipur unrest and its impact on regional security – Explained, pointwise

Left-wing Extremism (LWE) in India and its challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Left-wing Extremism (LWE), also known as Naxalism or Maoism, is a significant security threat in India, particularly in regions like Chhattisgarh. It is an armed movement rooted in political ideologies that seek to bring about socio-economic changes through violent means. The recent attack in Dantewada, which claimed the lives of… Continue reading Left-wing Extremism (LWE) in India and its challenges – Explained, pointwise

Drug trafficking in India: emerging challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Drug trafficking in India is a serious issue that poses challenges to the social, economic, and political fabric of the country. The illegal trade of drugs has been a persistent problem, and it continues to evolve and become more sophisticated with new technologies and methods. The emergence of darknet markets… Continue reading Drug trafficking in India: emerging challenges – Explained, pointwise

Amendment to IT Rules and regulating fake news – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023, which are an amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The Amendment to IT Rules has generated intense debate, with some… Continue reading Amendment to IT Rules and regulating fake news – Explained, pointwise

Controlling Fake News in India and associated challenges  – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The spread of fake news has become a major concern in today’s digital age. Recently, a malicious disinformation campaign led to law-and-order issues in Tamil Nadu, where false claims about violence against migrant workers from Bihar were propagated through social media. Though the Tamil Nadu police responded quickly and countered… Continue reading Controlling Fake News in India and associated challenges  – Explained, pointwise

Countering Terror Financing – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Third Ministerial of ‘No Money for Terror’ (NMFT) on Counter-Terror Financing was held in New Delhi recently. Delegates from ~75 countries and international bodies attended the event. The event was focused on ways to combat global terror financing networks. Prior to this, India had also hosted a special meeting… Continue reading Countering Terror Financing – Explained, pointwise

[Yojana November Summary] Paradigm of Coastal Security – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction More than 600 million people, (~10% of the world’s population), live in coastal areas that are 10 meters above the sea level. Nearly 2.4 billion people (~40 % of the world’s population) live within 100 km of the coast. In India, three out of four metro cities are located on… Continue reading [Yojana November Summary] Paradigm of Coastal Security – Explained, pointwise

Need for a National Security Doctrine for India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The US (Biden Administration) has recently released the National Security Strategy. It is a document prepared periodically by the US Government (Executive) that lists the national security concerns and how the Administration plans to deal with them. The Government is legally bound to present the document to the US Congress… Continue reading Need for a National Security Doctrine for India – Explained, pointwise

CDS, Chief of Defence Staff: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Government has appointed Lt. General Anil Chauhan as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India. The post has been vacant since the death of the country’s first CDS Gen. Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash in December 2021. The appointment has been welcomed by defence experts. It… Continue reading CDS, Chief of Defence Staff: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

“The Parliament attack was 20 years ago, are we more prepared today?”

News– 20 years of 2001 Attack on parliament, an analysis of how much we have improved.  What has been the scene in Internal security landscape since the 2001 attack on parliament   Despite the innovations and improvements in intelligence infrastructure there have been several terrorist attack on India since the 2001 attack like 2008 Mumbai attacks, Uri, Pathankot attack, 2019 pulwana strike, Chinese… Continue reading “The Parliament attack was 20 years ago, are we more prepared today?”

Law for national security: Vital point on rights is sidestepped in the way SC’s Pegasus case is framed

News: A month back, Supreme Court had appointed an independent expert technical committee to examine allegations that the government used an Israeli spyware, Pegasus, to snoop on its own citizens. This decision of SC received near-universal acclaim, reaffirming its institutional credibility. But, the constitutional court could have done more in terms of the outcome of… Continue reading Law for national security: Vital point on rights is sidestepped in the way SC’s Pegasus case is framed

BSF DG’s remark on demographic change to justify a wider berth in border areas is flawed, disturbing

News: Recently, the centre decided to extend the jurisdiction of the BSF to 50 km from 15 km in border states of Assam, Punjab and West Bengal. It was stated that the reason for extending the jurisdiction of BSF was to secure the three border states from the inflow of narcotics and weapon, infiltration by… Continue reading BSF DG’s remark on demographic change to justify a wider berth in border areas is flawed, disturbing

What the attacks against minorities in Kashmir reveal 

Synopsis: Reasons behind recent terrorist attacks in Kashmir, challenges involved and the future course of action. Introduction  The targeted terror attacks against minorities in Kashmir indicate a dangerous move. Sikhs and Hindus were identified and shot for being who they are. It also led to Muslim casualties. The purpose was to spread terror, threating minorities… Continue reading What the attacks against minorities in Kashmir reveal 

Union Minister of Home Affairs chairs review meeting in New Delhi on Left Wing Extremism

What is the News? The Union Minister of Home Affairs chaired a review meeting on Left Wing Extremism in New Delhi. What is Left Wing Extremism? LWE organizations are the groups that try to bring change through violent revolution. They are against democratic institutions and use violence to subvert the democratic processes at the ground… Continue reading Union Minister of Home Affairs chairs review meeting in New Delhi on Left Wing Extremism

Pegasus spyware issue – Explained, pointwise

Introduction Recently, a global collaborative investigative effort, titled the Pegasus project, revealed that Israeli company NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware targeted over 300 mobile phone numbers in India. As per reports, at least 40 journalists, Cabinet Ministers, and holders of constitutional positions were possibly subjected to surveillance. The reports are based on a leaked global database… Continue reading Pegasus spyware issue – Explained, pointwise

Infodemic due to Top down Misinformation

Synopsis: Domestic political actors are major source of false or misleading information about the coronavirus which is concerning many Indians.  What is infodemic, disinformation, misinformation and fake news?  Misinformation : It refers to information that is false or inaccurate, and is often spread widely with others, regardless of an intent to deceive.  Infodemic: It is an immense wave of information that includes false and misleading… Continue reading Infodemic due to Top down Misinformation

CDS to chair meet on theatre commands

Context: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Bipin Rawat is scheduled to chair a meeting with the Vice-Chiefs of the three services, the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, and the representatives from the Ministries of Defence, Home and Finance. This meeting is part of a broad plan to create four integrated tri-service (theatre) commands.  What is a theatre command?  A theatre command is a military structure wherein all the assets… Continue reading CDS to chair meet on theatre commands