Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)

Source:  HT Subject:  Polity Context: Prime Minister chaired the second special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review India’s preparedness and mitigation strategies amid the escalating West Asia conflict. About Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS): What It Is? The Cabinet Committee on Security is the topmost decision-making body in India regarding matters …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: The Pahalgam Attack and the Struggle for Peace in Kashmir

General Studies-3; Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.   Introduction The gruesome terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, one of the most scenic destinations in the Kashmir Valley, marks a grim chapter in the region’s ongoing pursuit of peace. The killing of 26 civilians is not just …

Cabinet Committee on Security

Source:  IE Context: In response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) announced a series of extraordinary retaliatory measures against Pakistan. About Cabinet Committees: What are Cabinet Committees? Cabinet Committees are small groups of ministers formed to reduce the Cabinet’s workload and enable focused decision-making. Types: Standing …