Internal Security Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Officers issuing content notice to be made more ‘accountable’, Pg14

MeitY amends IT Rules, enhancing accountability for officials issuing content takedown notices to social media platforms, effective November 15.

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

23 Oct, 2025

Officers issuing content notice to be made more ‘accountable’, Pg14

MeitY amends IT Rules, enhancing accountability for officials issuing content takedown notices to social media platforms, effective November 15.

23 Oct, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

The challenges posed by the TTP to Pakistan, Pg10

Pakistan grapples with escalating TTP violence, cross-border tensions, and internal challenges amid complex regional dynamics and shifting Taliban allegiances.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

23 Oct, 2025

The challenges posed by the TTP to Pakistan, Pg10

Pakistan grapples with escalating TTP violence, cross-border tensions, and internal challenges amid complex regional dynamics and shifting Taliban allegiances.

23 Oct, 2025

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

Eye on deepfakes, Centre for labelling of AI content on social media platforms, Pg15.

Centre proposes mandatory AI content labelling on social media to combat deepfakes and misinformation, ensuring user awareness and platform accountability.

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

23 Oct, 2025

Eye on deepfakes, Centre for labelling of AI content on social media platforms, Pg15.

Centre proposes mandatory AI content labelling on social media to combat deepfakes and misinformation, ensuring user awareness and platform accountability.

23 Oct, 2025

Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

On Army commanders' table: Proposal to raise Agniveer retention rate from 25% to 75%, Pg1.

Army Commanders to consider raising Agniveer retention to 75%, enhance tri-service jointness, and review Mission Sudarshan Chakra.

Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

23 Oct, 2025

On Army commanders' table: Proposal to raise Agniveer retention rate from 25% to 75%, Pg1.

Army Commanders to consider raising Agniveer retention to 75%, enhance tri-service jointness, and review Mission Sudarshan Chakra.

23 Oct, 2025

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

Centre to allow only senior officials to flag 'unlawful' content for blocking, Pg15.

Centre restricts content blocking powers to senior officials (Joint Secretary/DIG level) under IT Act, enhancing accountability and addressing misuse concerns.

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

23 Oct, 2025

Centre to allow only senior officials to flag 'unlawful' content for blocking, Pg15.

Centre restricts content blocking powers to senior officials (Joint Secretary/DIG level) under IT Act, enhancing accountability and addressing misuse concerns.

23 Oct, 2025

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

380 infantry battalions equipped with 'Ashney' drone platoons, Pg13.

Indian Army equips 380 infantry battalions with 'Ashney' drone platoons, enhancing surveillance and combat capabilities along borders.

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

23 Oct, 2025

380 infantry battalions equipped with 'Ashney' drone platoons, Pg13.

Indian Army equips 380 infantry battalions with 'Ashney' drone platoons, enhancing surveillance and combat capabilities along borders.

23 Oct, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

FATF may discuss state sponsorship of terrorism; Pakistan entities in focus, Pg12

FATF to deliberate on Pakistan's state sponsorship of terrorism, focusing on funding of LeT and other banned outfits.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

22 Oct, 2025

FATF may discuss state sponsorship of terrorism; Pakistan entities in focus, Pg12

FATF to deliberate on Pakistan's state sponsorship of terrorism, focusing on funding of LeT and other banned outfits.

22 Oct, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

Turning tides, Pg6

Pakistan-Taliban relations deteriorate as cross-border strikes escalate, fueled by TTP resurgence and border disputes, impacting regional stability.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

22 Oct, 2025

Turning tides, Pg6

Pakistan-Taliban relations deteriorate as cross-border strikes escalate, fueled by TTP resurgence and border disputes, impacting regional stability.

22 Oct, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

In Doha, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree on ceasefire, Pg1

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha talks amid rising border tensions and cross-border attacks.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

20 Oct, 2025

In Doha, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree on ceasefire, Pg1

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha talks amid rising border tensions and cross-border attacks.

20 Oct, 2025

Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Record fatalities, arrests, surrenders signal decline of Maoist insurgency, Pg9

Maoist insurgency weakens as 2025 sees record 333 fatalities, 836 arrests, and 1,849 surrenders, with affected districts reduced to 11.

Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

20 Oct, 2025

Record fatalities, arrests, surrenders signal decline of Maoist insurgency, Pg9

Maoist insurgency weakens as 2025 sees record 333 fatalities, 836 arrests, and 1,849 surrenders, with affected districts reduced to 11.

20 Oct, 2025

Literature Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

From Middle Earth to military earth, Pg9

Tech firms exploit Tolkien's mythology, naming surveillance and military tech after Middle Earth, raising ethical concerns about cultural appropriation.

Literature Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

20 Oct, 2025

From Middle Earth to military earth, Pg9

Tech firms exploit Tolkien's mythology, naming surveillance and military tech after Middle Earth, raising ethical concerns about cultural appropriation.

20 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

For a new path, Pg8

Maoist insurgency weakens significantly, confined to few districts due to security forces' strategies and developmental initiatives.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

20 Oct, 2025

For a new path, Pg8

Maoist insurgency weakens significantly, confined to few districts due to security forces' strategies and developmental initiatives.

20 Oct, 2025

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

After violence, Ladakh talks back on track, resume Oct 22, Pg1.

Ladakh talks to resume on October 22 after violence; discussions focus on statehood, Sixth Schedule, and public service commission.

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

20 Oct, 2025

After violence, Ladakh talks back on track, resume Oct 22, Pg1.

Ladakh talks to resume on October 22 after violence; discussions focus on statehood, Sixth Schedule, and public service commission.

20 Oct, 2025

IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

ICAR data breach: Head of institute replaced 3 days before end of term, Pg1.

ICAR data breach leads to director's removal and inquiry after cyber attack compromised recruitment and research data.

IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

20 Oct, 2025

ICAR data breach: Head of institute replaced 3 days before end of term, Pg1.

ICAR data breach leads to director's removal and inquiry after cyber attack compromised recruitment and research data.

20 Oct, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

In Doha peace talks, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire, Pg1.

Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha peace talks after border clashes and rising tensions.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

20 Oct, 2025

In Doha peace talks, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire, Pg1.

Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha peace talks after border clashes and rising tensions.

20 Oct, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

How Are India–Taliban Relations Changing?, Pg12.

Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to New Delhi marks a major shift in India’s Afghanistan policy. With India deciding to upgrade its ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to an embassy, the visit indicates growing engagement with the Taliban regime, despite concerns over women’s rights and regional security.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

19 Oct, 2025

How Are India–Taliban Relations Changing?, Pg12.

Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to New Delhi marks a major shift in India’s Afghanistan policy. With India deciding to upgrade its ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to an embassy, the visit indicates growing engagement with the Taliban regime, despite concerns over women’s rights and regional security.

19 Oct, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

Afghanistan pulls out of tri-series in Pakistan after 3 players killed in attack, Pg1.

Afghanistan cancels Pakistan tri-series after airstrikes kill cricketers amid rising border tensions and cross-border terrorism concerns.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

19 Oct, 2025

Afghanistan pulls out of tri-series in Pakistan after 3 players killed in attack, Pg1.

Afghanistan cancels Pakistan tri-series after airstrikes kill cricketers amid rising border tensions and cross-border terrorism concerns.

19 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Basics of Cyber Security

SC expresses ‘grave concern’ over rising digital arrest scams, Pg10

Supreme Court addresses rising digital arrest scams, demands action from Centre, Haryana, and CBI after elderly couple defrauded ₹1.5 crore.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Basics of Cyber Security

18 Oct, 2025

SC expresses ‘grave concern’ over rising digital arrest scams, Pg10

Supreme Court addresses rising digital arrest scams, demands action from Centre, Haryana, and CBI after elderly couple defrauded ₹1.5 crore.

18 Oct, 2025

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

Nashik unit open; HAL can roll out 24 Tejas jets a year, Pg12

HAL inaugurates third Tejas production line, boosting annual capacity to 24 jets, enhancing defence self-reliance and creating 1,000 jobs.

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

18 Oct, 2025

Nashik unit open; HAL can roll out 24 Tejas jets a year, Pg12

HAL inaugurates third Tejas production line, boosting annual capacity to 24 jets, enhancing defence self-reliance and creating 1,000 jobs.

18 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

The next steps for Afghanistan after the New Delhi visit, Pg8

India eyes Afghan stability through strategic engagement focusing on counter-narcotics, water treaties, and women's education amid Pakistani security concerns.

Women and Women's Organizations India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

18 Oct, 2025

The next steps for Afghanistan after the New Delhi visit, Pg8

India eyes Afghan stability through strategic engagement focusing on counter-narcotics, water treaties, and women's education amid Pakistani security concerns.

18 Oct, 2025

Internal Security

Officers issuing content notice to be made more ‘accountable’, Pg14

Officers issuing content notice to be made more ‘accountable’, Pg14

The challenges posed by the TTP to Pakistan, Pg10

The challenges posed by the TTP to Pakistan, Pg10

Eye on deepfakes, Centre for labelling of AI content on social media platforms, Pg15.

Eye on deepfakes, Centre for labelling of AI content on social media platforms, Pg15.

On Army commanders' table: Proposal to raise Agniveer retention rate from 25% to 75%, Pg1.

On Army commanders' table: Proposal to raise Agniveer retention rate from 25% to 75%, Pg1.

Centre to allow only senior officials to flag 'unlawful' content for blocking, Pg15.

Centre to allow only senior officials to flag 'unlawful' content for blocking, Pg15.

380 infantry battalions equipped with 'Ashney' drone platoons, Pg13.

380 infantry battalions equipped with 'Ashney' drone platoons, Pg13.

FATF may discuss state sponsorship of terrorism; Pakistan entities in focus, Pg12

FATF may discuss state sponsorship of terrorism; Pakistan entities in focus, Pg12

Turning tides, Pg6

Turning tides, Pg6

In Doha, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree on ceasefire, Pg1

In Doha, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree on ceasefire, Pg1

Record fatalities, arrests, surrenders signal decline of Maoist insurgency, Pg9

Record fatalities, arrests, surrenders signal decline of Maoist insurgency, Pg9

From Middle Earth to military earth, Pg9

From Middle Earth to military earth, Pg9

For a new path, Pg8

For a new path, Pg8

After violence, Ladakh talks back on track, resume Oct 22, Pg1.

After violence, Ladakh talks back on track, resume Oct 22, Pg1.

ICAR data breach: Head of institute replaced 3 days before end of term, Pg1.

ICAR data breach: Head of institute replaced 3 days before end of term, Pg1.

In Doha peace talks, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire, Pg1.

In Doha peace talks, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire, Pg1.

How Are India–Taliban Relations Changing?, Pg12.

How Are India–Taliban Relations Changing?, Pg12.

Afghanistan pulls out of tri-series in Pakistan after 3 players killed in attack, Pg1.

Afghanistan pulls out of tri-series in Pakistan after 3 players killed in attack, Pg1.

SC expresses ‘grave concern’ over rising digital arrest scams, Pg10

SC expresses ‘grave concern’ over rising digital arrest scams, Pg10

Nashik unit open; HAL can roll out 24 Tejas jets a year, Pg12

Nashik unit open; HAL can roll out 24 Tejas jets a year, Pg12

The next steps for Afghanistan after the New Delhi visit, Pg8

The next steps for Afghanistan after the New Delhi visit, Pg8

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