UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Syllabus: Internal security: Border Management Source: TH Context: The government has sanctioned ₹31,000 crore to fence the Myanmar border, which spans 1,643 km across Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram. The Home Minister cited border issues as a root cause of Manipur’s ethnic violence. So far, 30 km of fencing has been completed, with …
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Syllabus: Internal Security: Money laundering Source: FATF Context: India has made significant progress in complying with FATF standards and tackling illicit finance, but it needs to continue improving as its economy grows. The (Mutual Evaluation Report) MER on AML (Anti-money laundering) and CFT (Countering Terror Financing) measures placed India in the “regular follow-up” category, …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: PIB Context: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations on 9th September 2024 in New Delhi. What are Amphibious Operations? It refers to military operations that involve a coordinated effort between land and naval forces to project power from the sea onto land. More on …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 9 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Syllabus: Internal Security Source: IE Context: The second summit (1st was conducted in 2023) on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) begins in Seoul, focusing on setting global norms for military AI use. India has been observing but not actively participating, while the US and China are more engaged. …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 3 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Syllabus: Internal Security Source: HT Context: Manipur Chief Minister condemned recent drone bombings on civilians, calling them acts of terrorism. His comments followed a second day of grenade-laden drone attacks that injured three people in Imphal West. What is a UAV? A drone or UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) is a remotely controlled flying …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31 August 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: LM Context: India has commissioned its second nuclear-powered missile submarine, INS Arighaat at Visakhapatnam With the addition of INS Arighaat, India’s navy now has two SSBNs (INS Arihant and INS Arighaat). Both submarines are part of the indigenously developed Arihant-class under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Project. INS Arihant, commissioned in 2016, has successfully …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15 August 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: IE Context: Elon Musk’s live audio interview with former US President Donald Trump on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) faced technical glitches, reportedly due to a “massive DDoS attack.” A DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attack occurs when multiple sources overwhelm a server with excessive traffic, making it difficult for legitimate users to access …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13 August 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Syllabus: Internal Security: Cybercrime Source: UN News Context: The UN member states have adopted the Convention Against Cybercrime after nearly three years of negotiations. What is Cybercrime? Cybercrime refers to criminal activities conducted via the Internet or involving computer systems. It includes: Hacking: Unauthorized access to computer systems or networks. Phishing: Fraudulent attempts to obtain …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 6 August 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: TH Context: Union Minister announced that Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in Jammu have been equipped with sophisticated weapons to combat rising terror incidents in the region. About Village Defence Guards: Formation: Set up in the mid-1990s as a force multiplier against militant attacks. Purpose: Provide weapons and arms training to residents of remote …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: Hindustan Times Context: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has been upgraded to an “attached office” of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). This change provides I4C with greater operational independence and resources to address cybercrime. About The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C): The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) was …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
