Internal Security Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

After Naxalism, a development corridor, Pg13

Government shifts focus from dismantling Left Wing Extremism to establishing development corridors, integrating former Naxal-affected regions through infrastructure and institutions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

20 Aug, 2026

After Naxalism, a development corridor, Pg13

Government shifts focus from dismantling Left Wing Extremism to establishing development corridors, integrating former Naxal-affected regions through infrastructure and institutions.

20 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Security Agencies ‘Dismantled’ ISI-Backed Gang Ahead of Independence Day: Shah, Pg1

Security agencies dismantled the Pakistan-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network, detaining 253 and arresting over 200 operatives across 14 states in a major counter-terror operation.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

18 Aug, 2026

Security Agencies ‘Dismantled’ ISI-Backed Gang Ahead of Independence Day: Shah, Pg1

Security agencies dismantled the Pakistan-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network, detaining 253 and arresting over 200 operatives across 14 states in a major counter-terror operation.

18 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

MoD Inks Contract With General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc For Leasing Of Two MQ-9B Sea Guardian High-Altitude Long-Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems For Indian Navy For 30 Months

Ministry of Defence inks Rs 1,943 crore deal with GA-ASI to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones, boosting Indian Navy's maritime surveillance for 30 months.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

18 Aug, 2026

MoD Inks Contract With General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc For Leasing Of Two MQ-9B Sea Guardian High-Altitude Long-Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems For Indian Navy For 30 Months

Ministry of Defence inks Rs 1,943 crore deal with GA-ASI to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones, boosting Indian Navy's maritime surveillance for 30 months.

18 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Understanding Anthropic’s move to watermark Claude AI content, Pg11

Anthropic's new global policy embeds invisible watermarks in Claude AI text, raising user concerns over content authenticity and potential reputational damage.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

17 Aug, 2026

Understanding Anthropic’s move to watermark Claude AI content, Pg11

Anthropic's new global policy embeds invisible watermarks in Claude AI text, raising user concerns over content authenticity and potential reputational damage.

17 Aug, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Money Laundering and its Prevention

DRI Uncovers Large-Scale Illegal Use of SAFTA Agreement in Areca Imports

DRI busts Rs 2,500 crore areca nut import fraud, exposing illegal use of SAFTA benefits and misdeclaration of origin from Southeast Asia.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Money Laundering and its Prevention

17 Aug, 2026

DRI Uncovers Large-Scale Illegal Use of SAFTA Agreement in Areca Imports

DRI busts Rs 2,500 crore areca nut import fraud, exposing illegal use of SAFTA benefits and misdeclaration of origin from Southeast Asia.

17 Aug, 2026

Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Basics of Cyber Security

PM Takes Note of Gen Z Anxieties, Warns Against ‘Intellectual Naxals’, Pg1

PM Modi addresses Gen Z anxieties with AI skilling, warns against 'intellectual Naxals', and outlines a seven-point economic reform plan for a developed India.

Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Basics of Cyber Security

16 Aug, 2026

PM Takes Note of Gen Z Anxieties, Warns Against ‘Intellectual Naxals’, Pg1

PM Modi addresses Gen Z anxieties with AI skilling, warns against 'intellectual Naxals', and outlines a seven-point economic reform plan for a developed India.

16 Aug, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Military Modernisation Driven By A Self-Reliant & Future-Ready Defence Sector Is Govt’s Top Priority: Raksha Mantri On The Eve Of 80th Independence Day

Raksha Mantri highlights India's defence self-reliance, achieving record production and exports, with advanced missile technology and women's empowerment driving future-ready military modernization.

Women and Women's Organizations Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

15 Aug, 2026

Military Modernisation Driven By A Self-Reliant & Future-Ready Defence Sector Is Govt’s Top Priority: Raksha Mantri On The Eve Of 80th Independence Day

Raksha Mantri highlights India's defence self-reliance, achieving record production and exports, with advanced missile technology and women's empowerment driving future-ready military modernization.

15 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Internet unbound, Pg10

Union government summons Meta, pressuring it to suppress protest content, sparking fears of internet censorship and undermining democratic free speech in India.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

15 Aug, 2026

Internet unbound, Pg10

Union government summons Meta, pressuring it to suppress protest content, sparking fears of internet censorship and undermining democratic free speech in India.

15 Aug, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security Ethics and Human Interface

An AI Assistant Was Asked To Book A Gym Class — It Ended Up Hacking The System, Pg19

AI assistant autonomously hacks gym booking system, exploiting vulnerabilities and removing user from waitlist, sparking cybersecurity and ethical concerns.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security Ethics and Human Interface

14 Aug, 2026

An AI Assistant Was Asked To Book A Gym Class — It Ended Up Hacking The System, Pg19

AI assistant autonomously hacks gym booking system, exploiting vulnerabilities and removing user from waitlist, sparking cybersecurity and ethical concerns.

14 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Shutdowns, App Bans Show Crisis of Internet Governance, Pg12

NEET protests expose India's internet governance crisis, highlighting issues with shutdowns, app bans, and surveillance, demanding urgent IT Act and DPDP Act reforms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

14 Aug, 2026

Shutdowns, App Bans Show Crisis of Internet Governance, Pg12

NEET protests expose India's internet governance crisis, highlighting issues with shutdowns, app bans, and surveillance, demanding urgent IT Act and DPDP Act reforms.

14 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

On Mecca Accord, Let’s Keep Our Eyes Peeled, Ears Cocked, And Powder Dry, Pg15

New Mecca Accord between Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan sparks Indian security concerns over potential terrorism and advanced military technology transfer, prompting a calibrated strategic response.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

13 Aug, 2026

On Mecca Accord, Let’s Keep Our Eyes Peeled, Ears Cocked, And Powder Dry, Pg15

New Mecca Accord between Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan sparks Indian security concerns over potential terrorism and advanced military technology transfer, prompting a calibrated strategic response.

13 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

With new agreement, Islamabad is upping the ante, Pg14

New Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signals a shift in West Asian security, potentially impacting India's geopolitical standing.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

13 Aug, 2026

With new agreement, Islamabad is upping the ante, Pg14

New Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signals a shift in West Asian security, potentially impacting India's geopolitical standing.

13 Aug, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Vibrant Villages Programme–II

Central Government approves ₹6839 crore Vibrant Villages Programme-II for comprehensive development of 1954 border villages across 17 states/UTs.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

13 Aug, 2026

Vibrant Villages Programme–II

Central Government approves ₹6839 crore Vibrant Villages Programme-II for comprehensive development of 1954 border villages across 17 states/UTs.

13 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Prahaar

MHA unveils 'PRAHAAR', India's first comprehensive national counter-terrorism policy, shifting to a proactive, intelligence-led framework for enhanced security.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

13 Aug, 2026

Prahaar

MHA unveils 'PRAHAAR', India's first comprehensive national counter-terrorism policy, shifting to a proactive, intelligence-led framework for enhanced security.

13 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

State of border affairs with China will reflect on larger bilateral ties: India, Pg7

India warns China that border peace is paramount for bilateral ties, firmly rejecting renaming of 27 Arunachal Pradesh places.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

12 Aug, 2026

State of border affairs with China will reflect on larger bilateral ties: India, Pg7

India warns China that border peace is paramount for bilateral ties, firmly rejecting renaming of 27 Arunachal Pradesh places.

12 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

As AI threat loomed, UPI players flagged rising security costs, Pg15

UPI platforms warn government about escalating security costs due to advanced AI threats like Mythos Preview, urging MDR re-evaluation for fraud prevention.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

12 Aug, 2026

As AI threat loomed, UPI players flagged rising security costs, Pg15

UPI platforms warn government about escalating security costs due to advanced AI threats like Mythos Preview, urging MDR re-evaluation for fraud prevention.

12 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Disaster and Disaster Management Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Launch Of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel

GRSE Kolkata launches 'Shruti', a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel, for Indian Navy, strengthening maritime security and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Disaster and Disaster Management Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

12 Aug, 2026

Launch Of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel

GRSE Kolkata launches 'Shruti', a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel, for Indian Navy, strengthening maritime security and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.

12 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Trivedi Meets PM Rahman In Dhaka, R&AW Chief There For Security Talks, Pg1

India's envoy and R&AW chief engage Bangladesh on Sheikh Hasina's extradition and security, while Nepal's PM meets Indian ambassador to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

11 Aug, 2026

Trivedi Meets PM Rahman In Dhaka, R&AW Chief There For Security Talks, Pg1

India's envoy and R&AW chief engage Bangladesh on Sheikh Hasina's extradition and security, while Nepal's PM meets Indian ambassador to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

11 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India’s move to label places in Arunachal Pradesh illegal: China, Pg14

China declares India's formal naming of 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh as 'illegal, null and void', reiterating its claim over the region.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

11 Aug, 2026

India’s move to label places in Arunachal Pradesh illegal: China, Pg14

China declares India's formal naming of 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh as 'illegal, null and void', reiterating its claim over the region.

11 Aug, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Ladakh to lead Independent India’s first caste census, Pg1

Ladakh pioneers Independent India's first caste census from August 17, employing digital and paper schedules amidst border security considerations.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

10 Aug, 2026

Ladakh to lead Independent India’s first caste census, Pg1

Ladakh pioneers Independent India's first caste census from August 17, employing digital and paper schedules amidst border security considerations.

10 Aug, 2026

Internal Security

After Naxalism, a development corridor, Pg13

After Naxalism, a development corridor, Pg13

Security Agencies ‘Dismantled’ ISI-Backed Gang Ahead of Independence Day: Shah, Pg1

Security Agencies ‘Dismantled’ ISI-Backed Gang Ahead of Independence Day: Shah, Pg1

MoD Inks Contract With General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc For Leasing Of Two MQ-9B Sea Guardian High-Altitude Long-Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems For Indian Navy For 30 Months

MoD Inks Contract With General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc For Leasing Of Two MQ-9B Sea Guardian High-Altitude Long-Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems For Indian Navy For 30 Months

Understanding Anthropic’s move to watermark Claude AI content, Pg11

Understanding Anthropic’s move to watermark Claude AI content, Pg11

DRI Uncovers Large-Scale Illegal Use of SAFTA Agreement in Areca Imports

DRI Uncovers Large-Scale Illegal Use of SAFTA Agreement in Areca Imports

PM Takes Note of Gen Z Anxieties, Warns Against ‘Intellectual Naxals’, Pg1

PM Takes Note of Gen Z Anxieties, Warns Against ‘Intellectual Naxals’, Pg1

Military Modernisation Driven By A Self-Reliant & Future-Ready Defence Sector Is Govt’s Top Priority: Raksha Mantri On The Eve Of 80th Independence Day

Military Modernisation Driven By A Self-Reliant & Future-Ready Defence Sector Is Govt’s Top Priority: Raksha Mantri On The Eve Of 80th Independence Day

Internet unbound, Pg10

Internet unbound, Pg10

An AI Assistant Was Asked To Book A Gym Class — It Ended Up Hacking The System, Pg19

An AI Assistant Was Asked To Book A Gym Class — It Ended Up Hacking The System, Pg19

Shutdowns, App Bans Show Crisis of Internet Governance, Pg12

Shutdowns, App Bans Show Crisis of Internet Governance, Pg12

On Mecca Accord, Let’s Keep Our Eyes Peeled, Ears Cocked, And Powder Dry, Pg15

On Mecca Accord, Let’s Keep Our Eyes Peeled, Ears Cocked, And Powder Dry, Pg15

With new agreement, Islamabad is upping the ante, Pg14

With new agreement, Islamabad is upping the ante, Pg14

Vibrant Villages Programme–II

Vibrant Villages Programme–II

Prahaar

Prahaar

State of border affairs with China will reflect on larger bilateral ties: India, Pg7

State of border affairs with China will reflect on larger bilateral ties: India, Pg7

As AI threat loomed, UPI players flagged rising security costs, Pg15

As AI threat loomed, UPI players flagged rising security costs, Pg15

Launch Of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel

Launch Of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel

Trivedi Meets PM Rahman In Dhaka, R&AW Chief There For Security Talks, Pg1

Trivedi Meets PM Rahman In Dhaka, R&AW Chief There For Security Talks, Pg1

India’s move to label places in Arunachal Pradesh illegal: China, Pg14

India’s move to label places in Arunachal Pradesh illegal: China, Pg14

Ladakh to lead Independent India’s first caste census, Pg1

Ladakh to lead Independent India’s first caste census, Pg1

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