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How is Artificial Intelligence transforming the conduct of modern warfare? Analyse its strategic implications for India. Suggest measures to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities.

Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks Q6. How is Artificial Intelligence transforming the conduct of modern warfare? Analyse its strategic implications for India. Suggest measures to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence into military operations and recent global conflicts …

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Fibre-Optic Drones

Prelims Source: IESubject: Security/Science and technology Context: Following a recent ceasefire in southern Lebanon, the strategic deployment of low-cost fibre-optic drones by the Hezbollah militia has highlighted a significant shift in asymmetric warfare. Fibre-Optic Drones About Fibre-Optic Drones: What It Is? A fibre-optic drone is a specialized type of First-Person View (FPV) or unmanned aerial …

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Explain the role of unmanned systems in transforming modern military logistics and offensive operations. How do they alter conventional battlefield dynamics?

Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Q5. Explain the role of unmanned systems in transforming modern military logistics and offensive operations. How do they alter conventional battlefield dynamics? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war and increasing global …

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Bhairav Battalion

Source:  IT Subject:  Defence Context: India’s newly raised Bhairav Battalions will make their first public appearance at the Army Day Parade in Jaipur. About Bhairav Battalion: What it is? The Bhairav Battalion is a new-generation high-speed offensive combat unit of the Indian Army, created for hybrid warfare, rapid raids, drone operations and tactical special missions. …

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UN Peacekeepers

Source:  NH Subject:   International Organisation Context: The UN Security Council has strongly condemned drone attacks on UN peacekeepers in Sudan’s South Kordofan, which killed six Bangladeshi personnel serving with UN Interim Security Force for Abyei. About UN Peacekeepers: What it is? UN Peacekeeping is a mechanism deployed by the United Nations to help countries transition …

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Radar-Mounted Drones for Surveillance

Context: The Border Security Force (BSF), in collaboration with ISRO, is developing radar-mounted drones to enhance surveillance along India’s western and eastern borders. About Radar-Mounted Drones for Surveillance: What it is? Radar-mounted drones are unmanned aerial systems equipped with compact radars capable of monitoring border areas remotely without crossing international boundaries. Aim: To strengthen border …

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What are lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS) and how do they differ from remotely operated systems? Examine the strategic risks they pose to regional stability. Suggest measures India should adopt to mitigate their misuse.

Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Q6. What are lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS) and how do they differ from remotely operated systems? Examine the strategic risks they pose to regional stability. Suggest measures India should adopt to mitigate their misuse. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: …

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Operation Spider’s Web

Source:  BS Context: Ukraine executed Operation Spider’s Web, its largest drone offensive, destroying $7 billion worth of Russian aircraft. About Operation Spider’s Web: What is Operation Spider’s Web? Operation Spider’s Web is a high-precision, long-range drone operation launched by Ukraine targeting Russian airbases deep within enemy territory. Nations Involved: Ukraine: Executing the offensive through its …

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Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system

Source:  News on Air Context: India has successfully tested the indigenously developed Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system at Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, becoming the fourth nation with the capability to disable drones and missiles using laser technology. About Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) System: What it is: A high-powered laser-based weapon system that uses directed …

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