Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM): Responsible Use of AI in War

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.   …

India Commissions INS Arighaat

 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 …

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack

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 …

UN member states have adopted the Convention Against Cybercrime

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 …

Village Defence Guards

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 …

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)

 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 …

Triput class frigates

 Source: TH Context: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched the first of two indigenous Advanced P1135.6 stealth frigates, named ‘Triput,’ for the Indian Navy, with technology transferred from Russia. India contracted four frigates from Russia in 2016, with two built in Russia and two at GSL. The first Russian-built frigate, Tushil, is set to be delivered …

Pralay Missiles

Source: EurAsian Times Context: Armenia is interested in acquiring India’s Pralay missile to counter Azerbaijan’s Israeli-origin LORA missiles. This potential deal would enhance India’s reputation as a missile exporter, following the success of the Brahmos missile export. The Pralay, developed by DRDO, has a higher percentage of indigenous content compared to the Brahmos, making it …