Source: HT Subject: International Relations Context: The United States carried out large-scale airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria under Operation Hawkeye after an ISIS ambush in Palmyra killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter. About Operation Hawkeye: What it is? Operation Hawkeye is a US-led military counter-terrorism operation involving air and precision strikes against …
Source: TOI Subject: Government Schemes Context: Union Home Minister inaugurated the National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS) at the NSG garrison, Manesar, calling it a “next-generation shield against terrorism”. About National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS): What it is? NIDMS is a secure national digital platform that stores, standardises and analyses …
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Source: PIB Subject: Defence Context: An Indian Army contingent has departed for the India–UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II (2025) to be held in Abu Dhabi. About Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II 2025: What it is? DESERT CYCLONE–II is the second edition of the bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces, …
Source: TH Subject: Polity Context: The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is receiving around 45,000 data requests per month, as Central agencies and State police increasingly use the platform for real-time intelligence access. About National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID): What it is? NATGRID is a real-time integrated intelligence platform under the Ministry of Home Affairs that links …
Source: PIB Subject: Defence Context: India and Malaysia have begun the 5th edition of Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan. About Exercise Harimau Shakti: What It Is? Exercise Harimau Shakti is a bilateral military training exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army to strengthen coordination in counter-insurgency …
Source: ANI Subject: Defence Exercise Context: Two major military exercises hit headlines: Garuda-2025, a bilateral air exercise between India and France in France, and Ajeya Warrior-25, a key India–UK joint military training exercise that began in Rajasthan under a UN mandate. About Military Exercises in News: About Exercise Garuda-2025: What it is? A bilateral air …
Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Q5. Explain the concept of white-collar terrorism and discuss how it alters the risk profile of internal security threats in India. Outline the measures required to address this emerging challenge. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IT Why the question The …
Source: NDTV Subject: Terrorism Context: The Faridabad terror module bust — involving the arrest of doctors and engineers with 3,000 kg of explosives — has exposed a new wave of “white-collar terrorism.” About White Collar Terrorism: What is White-Collar Terrorism? White-collar terrorism refers to acts of violent extremism or radical activity planned and executed by …
Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate Q6. Discuss the role of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in strengthening India’s counter-terrorism capabilities. What limitations hinder its operational efficiency in international investigations? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Recent developments like NIA’s takeover of the Pahalgam terror attack case (2025) …
Syllabus: Security Source: IE Context: Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, the focus has shifted to strengthening India’s counter-infiltration grid along the Pakistan border. About Cross-Border Infiltration: Cross-border infiltration refers to unauthorized movement of armed militants across international borders to carry out terror activities. Region Affected: Primarily impacts Jammu & Kashmir, particularly …
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; Q6. A fragmented security approach in Jammu & Kashmir undermines the effectiveness of counter-terrorism operations. Analyze the need for a unified command structure in J&K to counter terrorism effectively. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the Question? The desired outcomes for successful counter-terrorism in …
Source: BS Context: Exercise Surya Kiran is an annual joint military exercise between India and Nepal, aimed at enhancing mutual cooperation and interoperability between the two nations’ armed forces. About Exercise Surya Kiran: Nations involved: India and Nepal. Location: Conducted at the Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi, in the Shivalik ranges of Western Nepal. Current …
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. 6. Since the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, there has been a discernible improvement in India’s counterterrorism mechanisms. Complex challenges, however, continue to confront India. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Hindustan Times Why the question: The November 2008 Mumbai …
