Internal Security

Explore UPSC Current Affairs articles related to Internal Security.

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

Delhi worry: Anti-India current, will violence derail February polls?, Pg3

India concerned as Bangladesh faces political turmoil, attacks on media, and threats to Indian missions before February elections.

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

20 Dec, 2025

Delhi worry: Anti-India current, will violence derail February polls?, Pg3

India concerned as Bangladesh faces political turmoil, attacks on media, and threats to Indian missions before February elections.

20 Dec, 2025

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

Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to increase to 50%, Pg1

Government raises Agniveer quota to 50% in CAPFs, amending recruitment rules amid protests and upcoming retirements.

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

20 Dec, 2025

Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to increase to 50%, Pg1

Government raises Agniveer quota to 50% in CAPFs, amending recruitment rules amid protests and upcoming retirements.

20 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Centre to set up a dedicated body to protect ports, ships, Pg10

Centre to establish Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) for enhanced vessel and port security, modelled after BCAS, under Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

20 Dec, 2025

Centre to set up a dedicated body to protect ports, ships, Pg10

Centre to establish Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) for enhanced vessel and port security, modelled after BCAS, under Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.

20 Dec, 2025

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

The significance of a strong defence industrial base, Pg8

India aims for ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029 through simplified procedures and policy continuity.

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

20 Dec, 2025

The significance of a strong defence industrial base, Pg8

India aims for ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029 through simplified procedures and policy continuity.

20 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures India and its Neighbourhood Relations Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Set up unit to counter anti-India narratives: House panel to MEA, Pg5

Parliamentary panel urges MEA to establish unit countering anti-India narratives amid Bangladesh concerns and China's growing influence.

Parliament and State Legislatures India and its Neighbourhood Relations Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

19 Dec, 2025

Set up unit to counter anti-India narratives: House panel to MEA, Pg5

Parliamentary panel urges MEA to establish unit countering anti-India narratives amid Bangladesh concerns and China's growing influence.

19 Dec, 2025

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

Navy commissions second MH-60R copter squadron, the ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa, Pg10

Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R helicopter squadron 'Ospreys' at INS Hansa, enhancing combat and surveillance capabilities on the western seaboard.

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

18 Dec, 2025

Navy commissions second MH-60R copter squadron, the ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa, Pg10

Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R helicopter squadron 'Ospreys' at INS Hansa, enhancing combat and surveillance capabilities on the western seaboard.

18 Dec, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Money Laundering and its Prevention

National Herald case: Why special court ruled against ED, Pg12

Delhi court rejects ED's money laundering case against Gandhis in National Herald case, citing lack of predicate offence under PMLA.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Money Laundering and its Prevention

18 Dec, 2025

National Herald case: Why special court ruled against ED, Pg12

Delhi court rejects ED's money laundering case against Gandhis in National Herald case, citing lack of predicate offence under PMLA.

18 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Navy inducts 2nd Seahawk chopper squadron in boost to anti-sub combat, Pg12

Indian Navy commissions second MH 60R Seahawk squadron, enhancing anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities amid evolving threats.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

18 Dec, 2025

Navy inducts 2nd Seahawk chopper squadron in boost to anti-sub combat, Pg12

Indian Navy commissions second MH 60R Seahawk squadron, enhancing anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities amid evolving threats.

18 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Army receives final batch of Apache helicopters, Pg12

Indian Army boosts firepower with final Apache helicopter delivery, completing Jodhpur-based squadron strengthening defence capabilities along the western border.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

17 Dec, 2025

Indian Army receives final batch of Apache helicopters, Pg12

Indian Army boosts firepower with final Apache helicopter delivery, completing Jodhpur-based squadron strengthening defence capabilities along the western border.

17 Dec, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

India-Maldives joint military exercise EKUVERIN concludes, Pg12

India-Maldives joint military exercise 'EKUVERIN' concludes in Thiruvananthapuram, enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation and interoperability between the two nations' defence forces.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

17 Dec, 2025

India-Maldives joint military exercise EKUVERIN concludes, Pg12

India-Maldives joint military exercise 'EKUVERIN' concludes in Thiruvananthapuram, enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation and interoperability between the two nations' defence forces.

17 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

NIA can take over cases of ‘hardcore’ criminals: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court suggests NIA to handle cases of organized, professional, and hardcore criminals affecting national security and integrity.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

17 Dec, 2025

NIA can take over cases of ‘hardcore’ criminals: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court suggests NIA to handle cases of organized, professional, and hardcore criminals affecting national security and integrity.

17 Dec, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

SC expresses shock over money lost to digital arrest fraud, Pg10

Supreme Court alarmed as digital arrest scams pilfer ₹3,000 crore, demands government action to protect vulnerable citizens.

Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

17 Dec, 2025

SC expresses shock over money lost to digital arrest fraud, Pg10

Supreme Court alarmed as digital arrest scams pilfer ₹3,000 crore, demands government action to protect vulnerable citizens.

17 Dec, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

The future of governance in post-Maoist India, Pg8

Article analyzes governance failures in Fifth Schedule areas, fueling Maoist insurgency due to tribal alienation and exploitation despite constitutional safeguards.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

17 Dec, 2025

The future of governance in post-Maoist India, Pg8

Article analyzes governance failures in Fifth Schedule areas, fueling Maoist insurgency due to tribal alienation and exploitation despite constitutional safeguards.

17 Dec, 2025

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Army celebrates Vijay Divas, hails indigenous tech, Pg13

Vijay Divas celebrated with showcase of indigenous defence tech, highlighting Army's push for self-reliance and dual-use capabilities.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

16 Dec, 2025

Army celebrates Vijay Divas, hails indigenous tech, Pg13

Vijay Divas celebrated with showcase of indigenous defence tech, highlighting Army's push for self-reliance and dual-use capabilities.

16 Dec, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology Disaster and Disaster Management Role of External State and Non State Actors

Does India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures?, Pg10

India confronts escalating biosecurity threats, necessitating upgraded measures against potential bio-attacks and weaponization of biological agents by malicious actors.

Health Sector Biotechnology Disaster and Disaster Management Role of External State and Non State Actors

16 Dec, 2025

Does India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures?, Pg10

India confronts escalating biosecurity threats, necessitating upgraded measures against potential bio-attacks and weaponization of biological agents by malicious actors.

16 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

One in six people exposed to conflict worldwide in 2025, Pg7

Global conflict exposure surges: One in six face violence as state, non-state actors escalate attacks on civilians in 2025.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

16 Dec, 2025

One in six people exposed to conflict worldwide in 2025, Pg7

Global conflict exposure surges: One in six face violence as state, non-state actors escalate attacks on civilians in 2025.

16 Dec, 2025

Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and risks are expected to grow, Pg17

Militant groups are experimenting with AI for recruitment, propaganda, and cyberattacks, raising concerns about potential misuse in biological/chemical weapons development.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

16 Dec, 2025

Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and risks are expected to grow, Pg17

Militant groups are experimenting with AI for recruitment, propaganda, and cyberattacks, raising concerns about potential misuse in biological/chemical weapons development.

16 Dec, 2025

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

How Madhya Pradesh got 'the last of its Maoists': Tracking the one-year push, Pg14

Madhya Pradesh declared Maoist-free after intensified anti-Naxal operations targeting finance, support networks, and strategic surrenders, enhancing governance and development.

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

16 Dec, 2025

How Madhya Pradesh got 'the last of its Maoists': Tracking the one-year push, Pg14

Madhya Pradesh declared Maoist-free after intensified anti-Naxal operations targeting finance, support networks, and strategic surrenders, enhancing governance and development.

16 Dec, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

In Myanmar, polls will not deliver peace or stability, Pg12

Myanmar's upcoming elections, orchestrated by the military junta, are poised to exacerbate instability and heighten security risks for India's Northeast.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

16 Dec, 2025

In Myanmar, polls will not deliver peace or stability, Pg12

Myanmar's upcoming elections, orchestrated by the military junta, are poised to exacerbate instability and heighten security risks for India's Northeast.

16 Dec, 2025

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