Internal Security Current Affairs for UPSC

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Factor in terror act 'hierarchy' defined by SC in 2020 riots case, HC tells litigants, Pg8

Delhi HC directs UAPA case litigants to consider SC's expanded terror definition, impacting Parliament security breach accused's bail pleas.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

16 Jan, 2026

Factor in terror act 'hierarchy' defined by SC in 2020 riots case, HC tells litigants, Pg8

Delhi HC directs UAPA case litigants to consider SC's expanded terror definition, impacting Parliament security breach accused's bail pleas.

16 Jan, 2026

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

After objectionable images row, Musk, Grok AI find out the limits to their free speech assertions, Pg21

Musk's X restricts Grok AI after generating objectionable images, facing government scrutiny over IT Act violations and platform safeguards.

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

16 Jan, 2026

After objectionable images row, Musk, Grok AI find out the limits to their free speech assertions, Pg21

Musk's X restricts Grok AI after generating objectionable images, facing government scrutiny over IT Act violations and platform safeguards.

16 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Money Laundering and its Prevention

'Serious issue': SC notice to Mamata, officers on ED's plea, Pg5

Supreme Court addresses ED's plea regarding obstruction by West Bengal CM and police in I-PAC probe, stays FIRs against ED officers.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Money Laundering and its Prevention

16 Jan, 2026

'Serious issue': SC notice to Mamata, officers on ED's plea, Pg5

Supreme Court addresses ED's plea regarding obstruction by West Bengal CM and police in I-PAC probe, stays FIRs against ED officers.

16 Jan, 2026

Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Government appoints new chiefs for BSF, ITBP and NIA, Pg10

Senior IPS officers appointed as new chiefs of BSF, ITBP, and NIA, impacting India's border security and investigation agencies.

Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

15 Jan, 2026

Government appoints new chiefs for BSF, ITBP and NIA, Pg10

Senior IPS officers appointed as new chiefs of BSF, ITBP, and NIA, impacting India's border security and investigation agencies.

15 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Army's Military Diplomacy and Joint Exercises in 2025, Pg7

Indian Army bolsters global partnerships via joint military exercises in 2025, enhancing interoperability and counter-terror capabilities across diverse regions.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

15 Jan, 2026

Indian Army's Military Diplomacy and Joint Exercises in 2025, Pg7

Indian Army bolsters global partnerships via joint military exercises in 2025, enhancing interoperability and counter-terror capabilities across diverse regions.

15 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Pinaka Rockets to Gain Extended Strike Range, Pg6

Indian Army to upgrade Pinaka rocket systems, extending strike range to 150km and boosting indigenous artillery capabilities by 2026.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

15 Jan, 2026

Pinaka Rockets to Gain Extended Strike Range, Pg6

Indian Army to upgrade Pinaka rocket systems, extending strike range to 150km and boosting indigenous artillery capabilities by 2026.

15 Jan, 2026

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

Cyber fraud cases: MHA’s new SOP allows refund below Rs 50,000 without court order, Pg22

MHA's new SOP expedites cyber fraud refunds below Rs 50,000 via NCRP, enhancing digital payment security and grievance redressal.

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

15 Jan, 2026

Cyber fraud cases: MHA’s new SOP allows refund below Rs 50,000 without court order, Pg22

MHA's new SOP expedites cyber fraud refunds below Rs 50,000 via NCRP, enhancing digital payment security and grievance redressal.

15 Jan, 2026

Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Govt appoints Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA chief, former Haryana DGP to head ITBP, Pg14

Rakesh Aggarwal appointed NIA Director General, Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor to lead ITBP, Praveen Kumar heads BSF in key reshuffle.

Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

15 Jan, 2026

Govt appoints Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA chief, former Haryana DGP to head ITBP, Pg14

Rakesh Aggarwal appointed NIA Director General, Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor to lead ITBP, Praveen Kumar heads BSF in key reshuffle.

15 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Army Fully Prepared; Security Situation Under Firm Control: Chief of the Army Staff, Pg10

Army Chief reports 29 terrorists neutralized, infiltration down, and security firm on Northern, Western fronts, and Manipur.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

15 Jan, 2026

Indian Army Fully Prepared; Security Situation Under Firm Control: Chief of the Army Staff, Pg10

Army Chief reports 29 terrorists neutralized, infiltration down, and security firm on Northern, Western fronts, and Manipur.

15 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Send more IPS officers to Centre, Union Home Secretary tells States despite SC order, Pg12

Centre urges states to increase IPS officer deputation despite SC order to reduce IPS dominance in CAPFs.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

14 Jan, 2026

Send more IPS officers to Centre, Union Home Secretary tells States despite SC order, Pg12

Centre urges states to increase IPS officer deputation despite SC order to reduce IPS dominance in CAPFs.

14 Jan, 2026

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

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Government considers requiring smartphone makers to disclose source code, raising security and privacy concerns amidst transparency debates and industry pushback.

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

14 Jan, 2026

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Government considers requiring smartphone makers to disclose source code, raising security and privacy concerns amidst transparency debates and industry pushback.

14 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Trust-building with China on, but LAC vigilance essential, says Army chief, Pg12

Army Chief emphasizes LAC vigilance amid trust-building with China; India rejects CPEC 2.0 and Shaksgam Valley agreement.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

14 Jan, 2026

Trust-building with China on, but LAC vigilance essential, says Army chief, Pg12

Army Chief emphasizes LAC vigilance amid trust-building with China; India rejects CPEC 2.0 and Shaksgam Valley agreement.

14 Jan, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India's assertion, Pakistan's cession: How China took Shaksgam Valley, Pg21

China defends claim over Shaksgam Valley; India asserts its territorial integrity and objects to CPEC through PoK.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

14 Jan, 2026

India's assertion, Pakistan's cession: How China took Shaksgam Valley, Pg21

China defends claim over Shaksgam Valley; India asserts its territorial integrity and objects to CPEC through PoK.

14 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Centre forms panel to examine 'digital arrests' following SC concerns; seeks to identify gaps and suggest corrective measures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

14 Jan, 2026

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Centre forms panel to examine 'digital arrests' following SC concerns; seeks to identify gaps and suggest corrective measures.

14 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Home Ministry asks DGPs to standardise protocol for events drawing large crowds (Police chiefs told to clearly define responsibilities for event organisers, maintain detailed arrangement record), Pg10

Home Ministry directs DGPs to standardize event protocols, defining organizer responsibilities for crowd control and emergency response after recent tragedies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

14 Jan, 2026

Home Ministry asks DGPs to standardise protocol for events drawing large crowds (Police chiefs told to clearly define responsibilities for event organisers, maintain detailed arrangement record), Pg10

Home Ministry directs DGPs to standardize event protocols, defining organizer responsibilities for crowd control and emergency response after recent tragedies.

14 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

DRDO carries out flight test of anti-tank guided missile, Pg12

DRDO successfully tests MPATGM, an indigenous anti-tank missile with top-attack capability, enhancing Indian Army's firepower and technological advancement.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

13 Jan, 2026

DRDO carries out flight test of anti-tank guided missile, Pg12

DRDO successfully tests MPATGM, an indigenous anti-tank missile with top-attack capability, enhancing Indian Army's firepower and technological advancement.

13 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

NIA takes over case of infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, Pg6

NIA assumes probe into illegal Bangladeshi infiltration, uncovering a vast network facilitating entry and fake documents, following Delhi Police's initial investigation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

13 Jan, 2026

NIA takes over case of infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, Pg6

NIA assumes probe into illegal Bangladeshi infiltration, uncovering a vast network facilitating entry and fake documents, following Delhi Police's initial investigation.

13 Jan, 2026

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

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

X Corp. concedes error, pledges adherence to Indian regulations following government's warning regarding Grok AI-generated obscene content; 3,500 pieces blocked.

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

12 Jan, 2026

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

X Corp. concedes error, pledges adherence to Indian regulations following government's warning regarding Grok AI-generated obscene content; 3,500 pieces blocked.

12 Jan, 2026

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

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.

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

12 Jan, 2026

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.

12 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15, Pg10

Indian Army to showcase Bhairav Battalions, a modern warfare force, in Army Day parade, focusing on unmanned warfare.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

12 Jan, 2026

Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15, Pg10

Indian Army to showcase Bhairav Battalions, a modern warfare force, in Army Day parade, focusing on unmanned warfare.

12 Jan, 2026

Internal Security

Factor in terror act 'hierarchy' defined by SC in 2020 riots case, HC tells litigants, Pg8

Factor in terror act 'hierarchy' defined by SC in 2020 riots case, HC tells litigants, Pg8

After objectionable images row, Musk, Grok AI find out the limits to their free speech assertions, Pg21

After objectionable images row, Musk, Grok AI find out the limits to their free speech assertions, Pg21

'Serious issue': SC notice to Mamata, officers on ED's plea, Pg5

'Serious issue': SC notice to Mamata, officers on ED's plea, Pg5

Government appoints new chiefs for BSF, ITBP and NIA, Pg10

Government appoints new chiefs for BSF, ITBP and NIA, Pg10

Indian Army's Military Diplomacy and Joint Exercises in 2025, Pg7

Indian Army's Military Diplomacy and Joint Exercises in 2025, Pg7

Pinaka Rockets to Gain Extended Strike Range, Pg6

Pinaka Rockets to Gain Extended Strike Range, Pg6

Cyber fraud cases: MHA’s new SOP allows refund below Rs 50,000 without court order, Pg22

Cyber fraud cases: MHA’s new SOP allows refund below Rs 50,000 without court order, Pg22

Govt appoints Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA chief, former Haryana DGP to head ITBP, Pg14

Govt appoints Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA chief, former Haryana DGP to head ITBP, Pg14

Indian Army Fully Prepared; Security Situation Under Firm Control: Chief of the Army Staff, Pg10

Indian Army Fully Prepared; Security Situation Under Firm Control: Chief of the Army Staff, Pg10

Send more IPS officers to Centre, Union Home Secretary tells States despite SC order, Pg12

Send more IPS officers to Centre, Union Home Secretary tells States despite SC order, Pg12

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Trust-building with China on, but LAC vigilance essential, says Army chief, Pg12

Trust-building with China on, but LAC vigilance essential, says Army chief, Pg12

India's assertion, Pakistan's cession: How China took Shaksgam Valley, Pg21

India's assertion, Pakistan's cession: How China took Shaksgam Valley, Pg21

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Home Ministry asks DGPs to standardise protocol for events drawing large crowds (Police chiefs told to clearly define responsibilities for event organisers, maintain detailed arrangement record), Pg10

Home Ministry asks DGPs to standardise protocol for events drawing large crowds (Police chiefs told to clearly define responsibilities for event organisers, maintain detailed arrangement record), Pg10

DRDO carries out flight test of anti-tank guided missile, Pg12

DRDO carries out flight test of anti-tank guided missile, Pg12

NIA takes over case of infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, Pg6

NIA takes over case of infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, Pg6

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15, Pg10

Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15, Pg10

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