Internal Security Current Affairs for UPSC

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Money Laundering and its Prevention Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

States must set up special prisons for fugitives: Shah, Pg16

Amit Shah urges states to build special prisons and strengthen extradition mechanisms for fugitives undermining India's security and economy.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Money Laundering and its Prevention Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

17 Oct, 2025

States must set up special prisons for fugitives: Shah, Pg16

Amit Shah urges states to build special prisons and strengthen extradition mechanisms for fugitives undermining India's security and economy.

17 Oct, 2025

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

Abujhmad, North Bastar regions free of Maoists: Shah, Pg14

Abujhmad and North Bastar declared Maoist-free zones as 258 extremists surrender in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, marking decisive anti-Naxal push.

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

17 Oct, 2025

Abujhmad, North Bastar regions free of Maoists: Shah, Pg14

Abujhmad and North Bastar declared Maoist-free zones as 258 extremists surrender in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, marking decisive anti-Naxal push.

17 Oct, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Money Laundering and its Prevention

Promote CBDCs over stablecoins, RBI Gov urges central banks, Pg17.

RBI Governor advocates for CBDCs over stablecoins for cross-border payments, citing advantages in monetary policy and integrity.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Money Laundering and its Prevention

17 Oct, 2025

Promote CBDCs over stablecoins, RBI Gov urges central banks, Pg17.

RBI Governor advocates for CBDCs over stablecoins for cross-border payments, citing advantages in monetary policy and integrity.

17 Oct, 2025

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Govt to HC: CHRI diverted funds to benefit Bangla, Pak, Afghanistan, Pg10.

MHA cancels CHRI's FCRA registration, alleging fund diversions to benefit Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, posing national security threat.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

17 Oct, 2025

Govt to HC: CHRI diverted funds to benefit Bangla, Pak, Afghanistan, Pg10.

MHA cancels CHRI's FCRA registration, alleging fund diversions to benefit Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, posing national security threat.

17 Oct, 2025

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

Maoist violence restricted to 11 districts, says government, Pg10

Maoist violence declines: Affected districts drop to 11; government aims to eradicate Maoism by March 2026 through multi-pronged approach.

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

16 Oct, 2025

Maoist violence restricted to 11 districts, says government, Pg10

Maoist violence declines: Affected districts drop to 11; government aims to eradicate Maoism by March 2026 through multi-pronged approach.

16 Oct, 2025

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

MARKING A SHIFT, Pg10.

Top Maoist leader's surrender signals weakening of Left Wing Extremism due to security crackdown and ideological rifts.

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

16 Oct, 2025

MARKING A SHIFT, Pg10.

Top Maoist leader's surrender signals weakening of Left Wing Extremism due to security crackdown and ideological rifts.

16 Oct, 2025

Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

61 Maoists, Including Top Leaders, Lay Down Arms in Maharashtra, Pg1

In a significant blow to the CPI (Maoist) movement, 61 Maoists, including a central committee member and senior leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupati, surrendered to the Maharashtra Police in Bhamragad, Gadchiroli. This marks one of the largest surrenders in recent years, signaling a major weakening of left-wing extremism (LWE) in the region.

Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

15 Oct, 2025

61 Maoists, Including Top Leaders, Lay Down Arms in Maharashtra, Pg1

In a significant blow to the CPI (Maoist) movement, 61 Maoists, including a central committee member and senior leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupati, surrendered to the Maharashtra Police in Bhamragad, Gadchiroli. This marks one of the largest surrenders in recent years, signaling a major weakening of left-wing extremism (LWE) in the region.

15 Oct, 2025

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India to train border security force of Mongolia, says Modi, Pg12

India strengthens ties with Mongolia through defence cooperation, training for border security, and cultural exchange of Buddhist relics.

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

15 Oct, 2025

India to train border security force of Mongolia, says Modi, Pg12

India strengthens ties with Mongolia through defence cooperation, training for border security, and cultural exchange of Buddhist relics.

15 Oct, 2025

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Cybercrime cases of cheating by personation surge in Karnataka, Pg9

Karnataka sees 70% surge in cybercrime, especially 'cheating by personation', with poor charge-sheeting (25%) and conviction (33%) rates.

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

15 Oct, 2025

Cybercrime cases of cheating by personation surge in Karnataka, Pg9

Karnataka sees 70% surge in cybercrime, especially 'cheating by personation', with poor charge-sheeting (25%) and conviction (33%) rates.

15 Oct, 2025

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

Energy security, geopolitics: behind China's crude oil stockpiling, Pg13.

China strategically stockpiles crude oil amassing over $10 billion in reserves amid geopolitical tensions and energy security concerns.

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

15 Oct, 2025

Energy security, geopolitics: behind China's crude oil stockpiling, Pg13.

China strategically stockpiles crude oil amassing over $10 billion in reserves amid geopolitical tensions and energy security concerns.

15 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Meet Ladakh halfway, Pg11.

Ladakh unrest escalates after Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under NSA; demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule intensify amid China concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

15 Oct, 2025

Meet Ladakh halfway, Pg11.

Ladakh unrest escalates after Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under NSA; demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule intensify amid China concerns.

15 Oct, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Major setback to Maoist party as ideological head surrenders, Pg1.

Maoist movement suffers major blow as top leader Sonu surrenders with 60 cadres in Maharashtra, signaling potential collapse.

Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

15 Oct, 2025

Major setback to Maoist party as ideological head surrenders, Pg1.

Maoist movement suffers major blow as top leader Sonu surrenders with 60 cadres in Maharashtra, signaling potential collapse.

15 Oct, 2025

Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

New NSG hub in Ayodhya to boost counter-terror response, says Shah, Pg8.

Ayodhya to get new NSG hub boosting counter-terror capabilities; Operation Sindoor destroyed terror groups planning attacks on India.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

15 Oct, 2025

New NSG hub in Ayodhya to boost counter-terror response, says Shah, Pg8.

Ayodhya to get new NSG hub boosting counter-terror capabilities; Operation Sindoor destroyed terror groups planning attacks on India.

15 Oct, 2025

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

A realignment of Pak.-Afghan relations, Pg8

Pakistan-Afghanistan relations deteriorate after border clashes; Islamabad targets alleged terrorist camps, raising tensions with the Taliban regime.

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

14 Oct, 2025

A realignment of Pak.-Afghan relations, Pg8

Pakistan-Afghanistan relations deteriorate after border clashes; Islamabad targets alleged terrorist camps, raising tensions with the Taliban regime.

14 Oct, 2025

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

Talking to Taliban, Pg6

India resets ties with Taliban amidst controversy, balancing strategic interests with concerns over human rights and regional security.

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

14 Oct, 2025

Talking to Taliban, Pg6

India resets ties with Taliban amidst controversy, balancing strategic interests with concerns over human rights and regional security.

14 Oct, 2025

E Governance Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Basics of Cyber Security

Email accounts of 12 lakh Central govt. employees now run on Zoho’s platform, Pg1

Central government migrates 12 lakh employee email accounts to Zoho platform for enhanced security and indigenous technology adoption.

E Governance Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Basics of Cyber Security

13 Oct, 2025

Email accounts of 12 lakh Central govt. employees now run on Zoho’s platform, Pg1

Central government migrates 12 lakh employee email accounts to Zoho platform for enhanced security and indigenous technology adoption.

13 Oct, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Quantum leap by Indian researchers in boosting digital security, Pg14.

Indian researchers achieve quantum breakthrough, enhancing digital security with truly random number generation, crucial for hack-proof encryption and authentication.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

13 Oct, 2025

Quantum leap by Indian researchers in boosting digital security, Pg14.

Indian researchers achieve quantum breakthrough, enhancing digital security with truly random number generation, crucial for hack-proof encryption and authentication.

13 Oct, 2025

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