Read·Recall·Rise
Read·Recall·Rise
UPSC SYLLABUS
Internal security, defence, and disaster management.
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India's counter-terrorism strategy has evolved from defensive restraint to a proactive military and diplomatic doctrine, fundamentally reshaping its response to cross-border threats.
The discovery of clandestine cryptocurrency mining farms in Mexico reveals how drug cartels are stealing electricity to mint virtual assets and launder illicit funds.
Saudi Arabia suspended its crucial East-West oil pipeline following a drone attack, compounding global energy risks as Houthis simultaneously seized the strategic Perim Island in the Red Sea.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized strategic territories along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, including Mayyun island, gaining control of a vital global shipping corridor.
India and Sri Lanka signed three MoUs covering defence equipment and training during the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister to the island nation in nearly 40 years.
Japan's Defence Minister's August 2026 visit marks a critical shift in bilateral ties from institutional dialogue towards concrete operational capability and defence-industrial integration.
India and China have held their first Corps Commander-level talks in Arunachal Pradesh, expanding the military dialogue mechanism to address Eastern Sector border tensions.
128 nations have agreed on a foundational text defining lethal autonomous weapons, setting the stage for a potential UN regulatory treaty despite opposition from major military powers.
The Centre has deferred the 2027 Census in Manipur amid demands from Meitei and Naga groups to first conduct a National Register of Citizens (NRC) to address demographic and delimitation anxieties.
Renewed US-Iran military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz underscore the complex interplay of economic sanctions, global oil trade, and major power dynamics.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Central Asia and the SCO Summit highlights India's strategic push to secure energy resources, enhance connectivity, and counter Chinese regional influence.
India signs an agreement with the U.S. to acquire Javelin anti-tank guided missiles via the Foreign Military Sales route using emergency procurement powers.
India and the UK are set to sign two major agreements to co-develop electric propulsion systems for Indian naval warships and procure versatile Lightweight Multirole Missiles for the Army.
The Union Home Ministry is developing a technology-driven 'smart border' system to secure India's diverse land borders using AI and integrated command centres.
Recent global conflicts expose the limits of standalone air power, highlighting why the Indian Air Force's resistance to theatre commands risks operational failure against a superior Chinese military.
Draft rules for the SHANTI Act mandate a five-year review of graded nuclear liability caps and controversially dilute the operator's right to hold equipment suppliers liable for defects.
Organizations must prioritize deployment requirements like data residency, governance, and cost over mere benchmark rankings when selecting Artificial Intelligence models.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye have inked a trilateral mutual defence pact in Mecca, committing to collective deterrence and treating an armed attack on one as an attack on all.