Internal Security Current Affairs for UPSC

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Strait of Hormuz shut, India's Russian oil imports surge by 50%, Pg3

India's Russian oil imports surge 50% amidst Strait of Hormuz disruption, reaching 1.5 million bpd in early March.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

12 Mar, 2026

Strait of Hormuz shut, India's Russian oil imports surge by 50%, Pg3

India's Russian oil imports surge 50% amidst Strait of Hormuz disruption, reaching 1.5 million bpd in early March.

12 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

SC seeks balance; govt. says IT Rules do not curb satire, Pg12

Supreme Court balances free speech and fake news concerns regarding IT Rules, questions Fact Checking Unit's role and constitutionality.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

11 Mar, 2026

SC seeks balance; govt. says IT Rules do not curb satire, Pg12

Supreme Court balances free speech and fake news concerns regarding IT Rules, questions Fact Checking Unit's role and constitutionality.

11 Mar, 2026

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

Govt. told X, Instagram to take down critical, satirical posts on PM, UGC equity regulations, Pg12

Government orders takedown of satirical posts on PM Modi and UGC regulations, raising concerns over free speech and censorship.

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

11 Mar, 2026

Govt. told X, Instagram to take down critical, satirical posts on PM, UGC equity regulations, Pg12

Government orders takedown of satirical posts on PM Modi and UGC regulations, raising concerns over free speech and censorship.

11 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Role of External State and Non State Actors

AI and the national security calculus, Pg6

Anthropic urges national security threat designation for Chinese AI labs amid concerns over military applications and technology proliferation.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Role of External State and Non State Actors

11 Mar, 2026

AI and the national security calculus, Pg6

Anthropic urges national security threat designation for Chinese AI labs amid concerns over military applications and technology proliferation.

11 Mar, 2026

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Govt eases curbs to allow limited FDI from China, others sharing land border, Pg3

Government eases FDI norms for investments from countries sharing land borders, excluding strategic sectors, aiming to boost manufacturing and economic growth.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

11 Mar, 2026

Govt eases curbs to allow limited FDI from China, others sharing land border, Pg3

Government eases FDI norms for investments from countries sharing land borders, excluding strategic sectors, aiming to boost manufacturing and economic growth.

11 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

The lesson is national security cannot be outsourced, Pg6

US security guarantees questioned as Iran strikes Gulf bases; nations rethink alliances, India's self-reliance in defense gains importance.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

10 Mar, 2026

The lesson is national security cannot be outsourced, Pg6

US security guarantees questioned as Iran strikes Gulf bases; nations rethink alliances, India's self-reliance in defense gains importance.

10 Mar, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

The Iran war intensifies India’s strategic challenge, Pg6

Iran war intensifies India's strategic challenges amid US-China rivalry, impacting regional dynamics and energy security, demanding a balanced regional policy.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

10 Mar, 2026

The Iran war intensifies India’s strategic challenge, Pg6

Iran war intensifies India's strategic challenges amid US-China rivalry, impacting regional dynamics and energy security, demanding a balanced regional policy.

10 Mar, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

MHA: Statutory bodies cannot seek Look Out Circulars directly, Pg1

MHA restricts statutory bodies' direct LOC requests; ED challenges court's remarks on PMLA probes in excise policy case.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

10 Mar, 2026

MHA: Statutory bodies cannot seek Look Out Circulars directly, Pg1

MHA restricts statutory bodies' direct LOC requests; ED challenges court's remarks on PMLA probes in excise policy case.

10 Mar, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Why are AI-generated animal videos on the rise and what harm can they cause?, Pg9

AI-generated animal videos surge, misleading viewers, endangering animals, and hindering conservation efforts through misinformation and unrealistic portrayals of wildlife interactions.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

9 Mar, 2026

Why are AI-generated animal videos on the rise and what harm can they cause?, Pg9

AI-generated animal videos surge, misleading viewers, endangering animals, and hindering conservation efforts through misinformation and unrealistic portrayals of wildlife interactions.

9 Mar, 2026

Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

NCB busts darknet-based drug trafficking network, Pg9

NCB dismantles 'Team Kalki,' a darknet drug trafficking syndicate operating nationwide using encrypted platforms and innovative delivery methods since January last year.

Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

9 Mar, 2026

NCB busts darknet-based drug trafficking network, Pg9

NCB dismantles 'Team Kalki,' a darknet drug trafficking syndicate operating nationwide using encrypted platforms and innovative delivery methods since January last year.

9 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Government plans graded social media restrictions for children, rejecting outright bans amid global debate on digital safety and rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

8 Mar, 2026

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Government plans graded social media restrictions for children, rejecting outright bans amid global debate on digital safety and rights.

8 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

The governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have announced plans to ban social media use for minors, aiming to mitigate the psychological and social risks associated with early digital exposure.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

7 Mar, 2026

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

The governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have announced plans to ban social media use for minors, aiming to mitigate the psychological and social risks associated with early digital exposure.

7 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

Zero liability for customers in case of lender negligence: RBI, Pg16

RBI proposes zero liability for customers in fraudulent digital transactions due to lender negligence, effective July 1, 2026.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

7 Mar, 2026

Zero liability for customers in case of lender negligence: RBI, Pg16

RBI proposes zero liability for customers in fraudulent digital transactions due to lender negligence, effective July 1, 2026.

7 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Sinking of Dena opens new front in the war, disrupts hard-won regional peace, Pg12

Torpedoing of Iranian frigate near Sri Lanka escalates US-Iran conflict, disrupting Indian Ocean peace and spiking war-risk insurance premiums.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

7 Mar, 2026

Sinking of Dena opens new front in the war, disrupts hard-won regional peace, Pg12

Torpedoing of Iranian frigate near Sri Lanka escalates US-Iran conflict, disrupting Indian Ocean peace and spiking war-risk insurance premiums.

7 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026: Calls for ethical AI intensify amid rising digital threats and deepfakes targeting women globally.

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

7 Mar, 2026

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026: Calls for ethical AI intensify amid rising digital threats and deepfakes targeting women globally.

7 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Basics of Cyber Security

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

Growing concerns over unregulated nicotine pouches prompt calls for bans and stringent regulations to protect public health, especially youth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Basics of Cyber Security

6 Mar, 2026

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

Growing concerns over unregulated nicotine pouches prompt calls for bans and stringent regulations to protect public health, especially youth.

6 Mar, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Iran launches fresh attacks against Israel, U.S., Pg1

Iran's escalating attacks on Israel, U.S. bases, and regional countries intensify West Asia conflict, drawing in multiple nations.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

6 Mar, 2026

Iran launches fresh attacks against Israel, U.S., Pg1

Iran's escalating attacks on Israel, U.S. bases, and regional countries intensify West Asia conflict, drawing in multiple nations.

6 Mar, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

The legal framework that governs maritime conflict, Pg9

US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship near Sri Lanka, escalating US-Iran tensions and raising maritime security concerns in Indian Ocean.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

6 Mar, 2026

The legal framework that governs maritime conflict, Pg9

US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship near Sri Lanka, escalating US-Iran tensions and raising maritime security concerns in Indian Ocean.

6 Mar, 2026

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

U.S. sinks Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka, pg1

U.S. submarine sinks Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka using a torpedo, marking a historic military action and signaling a significant escalation of the West Asian conflict near the Indian subcontinent.

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

5 Mar, 2026

U.S. sinks Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka, pg1

U.S. submarine sinks Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka using a torpedo, marking a historic military action and signaling a significant escalation of the West Asian conflict near the Indian subcontinent.

5 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Battered Iran attacks oil infra targets in West Asia, Pg1

Iran-Israel conflict escalates as attacks target oil infrastructure and US missions across West Asia, disrupting energy markets and regional stability.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

4 Mar, 2026

Battered Iran attacks oil infra targets in West Asia, Pg1

Iran-Israel conflict escalates as attacks target oil infrastructure and US missions across West Asia, disrupting energy markets and regional stability.

4 Mar, 2026

Internal Security

Strait of Hormuz shut, India's Russian oil imports surge by 50%, Pg3

Strait of Hormuz shut, India's Russian oil imports surge by 50%, Pg3

SC seeks balance; govt. says IT Rules do not curb satire, Pg12

SC seeks balance; govt. says IT Rules do not curb satire, Pg12

Govt. told X, Instagram to take down critical, satirical posts on PM, UGC equity regulations, Pg12

Govt. told X, Instagram to take down critical, satirical posts on PM, UGC equity regulations, Pg12

AI and the national security calculus, Pg6

AI and the national security calculus, Pg6

Govt eases curbs to allow limited FDI from China, others sharing land border, Pg3

Govt eases curbs to allow limited FDI from China, others sharing land border, Pg3

The lesson is national security cannot be outsourced, Pg6

The lesson is national security cannot be outsourced, Pg6

The Iran war intensifies India’s strategic challenge, Pg6

The Iran war intensifies India’s strategic challenge, Pg6

MHA: Statutory bodies cannot seek Look Out Circulars directly, Pg1

MHA: Statutory bodies cannot seek Look Out Circulars directly, Pg1

Why are AI-generated animal videos on the rise and what harm can they cause?, Pg9

Why are AI-generated animal videos on the rise and what harm can they cause?, Pg9

NCB busts darknet-based drug trafficking network, Pg9

NCB busts darknet-based drug trafficking network, Pg9

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

Zero liability for customers in case of lender negligence: RBI, Pg16

Zero liability for customers in case of lender negligence: RBI, Pg16

Sinking of Dena opens new front in the war, disrupts hard-won regional peace, Pg12

Sinking of Dena opens new front in the war, disrupts hard-won regional peace, Pg12

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

Iran launches fresh attacks against Israel, U.S., Pg1

Iran launches fresh attacks against Israel, U.S., Pg1

The legal framework that governs maritime conflict, Pg9

The legal framework that governs maritime conflict, Pg9

U.S. sinks Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka, pg1

U.S. sinks Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka, pg1

Battered Iran attacks oil infra targets in West Asia, Pg1

Battered Iran attacks oil infra targets in West Asia, Pg1

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