General Studies 3

What is it? National security is a concept that a government, along with its parliaments, should protect the state and its citizens against all kinds of “national” crises through a variety of power projections, such as political power, diplomacy, economic … Continue reading →

Classification Maritime Security classifies issues in the maritime domain comprising national security, marine environment, economic development, and human security. Threats of Maritime Security Maritime Chokepoints: The maritime choke points Strait of Hormuz, Strait of Malacca are recently being subjected to … Continue reading →

Basics About LWE LWE organizations are the groups that try to bring change through violent revolution.  They are against democratic institutions and use violence to subvert the democratic processes at the ground level. These groups prevent the developmental processes in … Continue reading →

What is it? It is a Sikh separatist movement seeking to create a homeland for Sikhs by establishing a sovereign state, called Khalistan (‘Land of the Khalsa’), in the Punjab region. Historical Traces During the time of Independence and partition … Continue reading →

National Investigation Agency (NIA) Formation – In the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack in November 2008, which shocked the entire world, the then United Progressive Alliance government decided to establish the NIA. Headquarters: New Delhi The NIA is … Continue reading →

Assam Rifles Formation It is the oldest paramilitary force in India. The unit can trace its lineage back to a paramilitary police force that was formed under the British in 1835 called Cachar Levy. Role – It is tasked with … Continue reading →

Important Aspects of Internal Security Upholding the rules and laws made by the authority. Accepting the sovereign power of people. Protecting India’s national sovereignty. Securing the territorial integrity of India. Promoting India’s rise to its rightful place in international affairs. … Continue reading →

Historical Settings After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the defeat of Sikhs in Anglo – Sikh War the British handed over the territory of Kashmir to Gulab Singh of the Dogra Dynasty (Hindu Dynasty). Eve of Independence  Approximately … Continue reading →

Border Countries  India – Pakistan Border Issues in India – Pakistan Border Cross border terrorism  Smuggling of drugs, fake currency, and arms trafficking Border disputes in regions of Kashmir and Sir Creek region. Anti-India campaign by Pakistan. Initiative to Manage … Continue reading →

Definition Cybersecurity or information technology security is the technique of protecting computers, networks, programs, and data from unauthorised access or attacks that are aimed for exploitation. Types of Cybersecurity Type of Cyberattack Definition Ransomware This type of malware hijacks computer … Continue reading →