Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia inducts third n-sub, strengthens deterrence, Pg1India commissions INS Aridaman, bolstering nuclear triad and second-strike capability amid strategic geopolitical shifts, enhancing maritime dominance.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas4 Apr, 2026India inducts third n-sub, strengthens deterrence, Pg1India commissions INS Aridaman, bolstering nuclear triad and second-strike capability amid strategic geopolitical shifts, enhancing maritime dominance.4 Apr, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismHome Ministry revises classification of districts affected by left-wing extremism, Pg10Home Ministry reclassifies LWE-affected districts into 'LWE affected', 'districts of concern', and 'legacy and thrust districts', signaling evolving counter-Naxal strategy.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism4 Apr, 2026Home Ministry revises classification of districts affected by left-wing extremism, Pg10Home Ministry reclassifies LWE-affected districts into 'LWE affected', 'districts of concern', and 'legacy and thrust districts', signaling evolving counter-Naxal strategy.4 Apr, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateParliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateCAPF Bill passed in LS amid Opposition walkout, Pg12CAPF Bill, 2024 passed amid opposition walkout, aims to reserve key posts for IPS officers on deputation.Parliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateParliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate3 Apr, 2026CAPF Bill passed in LS amid Opposition walkout, Pg12CAPF Bill, 2024 passed amid opposition walkout, aims to reserve key posts for IPS officers on deputation.3 Apr, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSC calls sand mining mafia the ‘modern dacoits of Chambal’, Pg14Supreme Court slams sand mining mafia as 'modern dacoits' in Chambal, highlighting illegal mining's threat to environment and governance.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism3 Apr, 2026SC calls sand mining mafia the ‘modern dacoits of Chambal’, Pg14Supreme Court slams sand mining mafia as 'modern dacoits' in Chambal, highlighting illegal mining's threat to environment and governance.3 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateMilitary supplies from Israel may be delayed, but have enough for a year: HAL CMD, Pg10Israel-Iran conflict may delay military supplies to India; HAL assures sufficient stock and focuses on indigenous UCAV development.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate3 Apr, 2026Military supplies from Israel may be delayed, but have enough for a year: HAL CMD, Pg10Israel-Iran conflict may delay military supplies to India; HAL assures sufficient stock and focuses on indigenous UCAV development.3 Apr, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismNSCN-K seeks ‘religious conversion’, Arunachal govt. tells UAPA tribunal, Pg12Arunachal alleges NSCN-K seeks religious conversion to create homogenous society, UAPA tribunal upholds ban extension for five years.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism2 Apr, 2026NSCN-K seeks ‘religious conversion’, Arunachal govt. tells UAPA tribunal, Pg12Arunachal alleges NSCN-K seeks religious conversion to create homogenous society, UAPA tribunal upholds ban extension for five years.2 Apr, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateParliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateCAPF Bill passed by Rajya Sabha after Opposition walkout, Pg10Rajya Sabha passes CAPF Bill amid Opposition walkout, aiming to resolve service inconsistencies and boost force efficiency.Parliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateParliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate2 Apr, 2026CAPF Bill passed by Rajya Sabha after Opposition walkout, Pg10Rajya Sabha passes CAPF Bill amid Opposition walkout, aiming to resolve service inconsistencies and boost force efficiency.2 Apr, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingOpportunity corridor, Pg6Home Minister declares India Naxal-free after intensified anti-LWE operations, raising concerns about human rights and tribal welfare.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding2 Apr, 2026Opportunity corridor, Pg6Home Minister declares India Naxal-free after intensified anti-LWE operations, raising concerns about human rights and tribal welfare.2 Apr, 2026
Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateHow Naxal deadline was met with a two-pronged approach, Pg12Naxalism faces near-elimination by March 2026 deadline through strategic security operations and infrastructure development in Bastar region.Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate1 Apr, 2026How Naxal deadline was met with a two-pronged approach, Pg12Naxalism faces near-elimination by March 2026 deadline through strategic security operations and infrastructure development in Bastar region.1 Apr, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismA task still lies ahead in former Red Corridor, Pg12Maoist insurgency weakens significantly, prompting focus on development and justice in former Red Corridor regions to prevent future unrest.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism1 Apr, 2026A task still lies ahead in former Red Corridor, Pg12Maoist insurgency weakens significantly, prompting focus on development and justice in former Red Corridor regions to prevent future unrest.1 Apr, 2026
Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateBarring one, entire top leadership of Maoists wiped out from country, Shah tells Lok Sabha, Pg1Amit Shah declares near-elimination of Maoist leadership, citing 706 deaths, 2,218 arrests, and 4,800 surrenders in past three years.Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate31 Mar, 2026Barring one, entire top leadership of Maoists wiped out from country, Shah tells Lok Sabha, Pg1Amit Shah declares near-elimination of Maoist leadership, citing 706 deaths, 2,218 arrests, and 4,800 surrenders in past three years.31 Mar, 2026
Money Laundering and its PreventionMoney Laundering and its PreventionPACL ‘fraud’ case: ED restitutes assets worth Rs 15,582-cr, Pg17ED recovers ₹15,582 crore in PACL fraud, transferring 455 properties to Lodha Committee for investor restitution.Money Laundering and its PreventionMoney Laundering and its Prevention31 Mar, 2026PACL ‘fraud’ case: ED restitutes assets worth Rs 15,582-cr, Pg17ED recovers ₹15,582 crore in PACL fraud, transferring 455 properties to Lodha Committee for investor restitution.31 Mar, 2026
E GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityMHA's AI vision: Predictive policing, dark web monitoring, ending mule accounts, Pg10MHA leverages AI for predictive policing, cybercrime monitoring, and fraud prevention, enhancing India's internal security architecture and modernizing cybercrime reporting.E GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security31 Mar, 2026MHA's AI vision: Predictive policing, dark web monitoring, ending mule accounts, Pg10MHA leverages AI for predictive policing, cybercrime monitoring, and fraud prevention, enhancing India's internal security architecture and modernizing cybercrime reporting.31 Mar, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas10 foreign tankers carrying oil, gas to India stranded in Persian Gulf ('Of the India-bound foreign-flagged energy tankers currently in the Persian Gulf, 3 are carrying LPG, 4 are crude oil tankers, and 3 are LNG tankers'), Pg21Strait of Hormuz closure strands 10 foreign tankers bound for India, impacting LPG, crude oil, and LNG supplies.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas31 Mar, 202610 foreign tankers carrying oil, gas to India stranded in Persian Gulf ('Of the India-bound foreign-flagged energy tankers currently in the Persian Gulf, 3 are carrying LPG, 4 are crude oil tankers, and 3 are LNG tankers'), Pg21Strait of Hormuz closure strands 10 foreign tankers bound for India, impacting LPG, crude oil, and LNG supplies.31 Mar, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesIndependent news creators on Centre's radar as it eyes tighter control over content, Pg21Government seeks tighter control over independent news creators via IT Rules amendment, raising concerns about online speech regulation.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges31 Mar, 2026Independent news creators on Centre's radar as it eyes tighter control over content, Pg21Government seeks tighter control over independent news creators via IT Rules amendment, raising concerns about online speech regulation.31 Mar, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateA Bill that secures IPS officers’ role in deputation, Pg6Bill introduced to secure IPS officers' roles in CAPF deputation amidst court directives on cadre reviews and deputation reduction.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate30 Mar, 2026A Bill that secures IPS officers’ role in deputation, Pg6Bill introduced to secure IPS officers' roles in CAPF deputation amidst court directives on cadre reviews and deputation reduction.30 Mar, 2026
Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasWhat Iran's drone blitz means for the future of warfare, Pg13Iran's drone warfare reshaping modern conflict dynamics, challenging expensive defense systems and demanding cost-effective counter-drone strategies globally.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas30 Mar, 2026What Iran's drone blitz means for the future of warfare, Pg13Iran's drone warfare reshaping modern conflict dynamics, challenging expensive defense systems and demanding cost-effective counter-drone strategies globally.30 Mar, 2026
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateWar lessons for military: Rethinking air defence, countering drones to targets, Pg1Indian military re-evaluates air defence strategies, prioritizes anti-drone systems, swarm drones, and passive measures after recent conflicts.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate30 Mar, 2026War lessons for military: Rethinking air defence, countering drones to targets, Pg1Indian military re-evaluates air defence strategies, prioritizes anti-drone systems, swarm drones, and passive measures after recent conflicts.30 Mar, 2026
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGwalior unit delivers 2,000 'Prahar' light machine guns to Army, Pg13Adani Defence delivers 2,000 'Prahar' LMGs to Indian Army, boosting firepower under 'Make in India' initiative.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate29 Mar, 2026Gwalior unit delivers 2,000 'Prahar' light machine guns to Army, Pg13Adani Defence delivers 2,000 'Prahar' LMGs to Indian Army, boosting firepower under 'Make in India' initiative.29 Mar, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateWhy is there controversy over the CAPF Bill?, Pg14CAPF Bill 2026 sparks controversy over IPS officer deputation, challenging Supreme Court ruling and CAPF cadre promotions.Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate29 Mar, 2026Why is there controversy over the CAPF Bill?, Pg14CAPF Bill 2026 sparks controversy over IPS officer deputation, challenging Supreme Court ruling and CAPF cadre promotions.29 Mar, 2026