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22Feb 2025

Kash Patel : Appointed as FBI Director

Kash Patel, born in New York to Gujarati Indian parents, honored his roots by chanting “Jai Shri Krishna” and touching his parents’ feet during his Senate confirmation hearing for FBI Director in 2025. A close Trump ally, he challenged the Russia investigation and authored The Plot Against the King, echoing Trump’s views on the Steele …

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23Jan 2025

U.S. Tightens Export Rules on AI Chips

Why in the news? The U.S. introduced a tiered licensing framework for exporting AI chips, aiming to safeguard national security and prevent misuse by adversaries. The regulations impact countries like China, India, and Russia, with industry concerns over innovation and competitiveness. Objective and New Regulations: The S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) introduced a …

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13Jul 2024

NIA CHARGES TWO IN IS TERROR CONSPIRACY CASE

Why in the news? The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against two individuals, including a Libya-based terrorist, in connection with an IS terror conspiracy in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad). The accused, Mohammed Zoheb Khan, arrested in February, and Libya-based Mohammed Shoeb Khan, are charged with promoting IS’s anti-India agenda. They are …

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07Jun 2024

NIA ARRESTS IMPHAL SUSPECT FOR ‘WAGING WAR’ AGAINST INDIA

Why in the news? The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Thong Minthang Haokip at Imphal Airport. Haokip is accused of involvement in a transnational conspiracy to “wage war” against India. The case, registered in July last year, links terror outfits based in Myanmar and Bangladesh. source:scribd About National Investigation Agency (NIA): Function: Central Counter Terrorism …

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04Jun 2024

“EX-BRAHMOS ENGINEER RECEIVES LIFE SENTENCE FOR ESPIONAGE FOR PAKISTAN”

Why in the news? Nishant Pradeepkumar Agrawal, ex-BrahMos engineer, was sentenced to life imprisonment for spying for Pakistan, convicted under the IT Act and Official Secrets Act by a Nagpur court. Arrested in 2018, Agrawal was involved in leaking sensitive BrahMos missile data to Pakistani intelligence, entangled through cyber espionage activities. source:pib About BrahMos Missile: …

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22May 2024

CDS ADVOCATES FOR FOSTERING JOINT CULTURE IN ARMED FORCES

Why in the news? General Anil Chauhanemphasisesjointness and integration for creating operational ITCs, separating operational functions from administrative tasks. ITCs lead to reforms like multi-domain operations, merging space and cyberspace with traditional domains, and digitization of battlefield information. AboutTheaterisation of Armed Forces: Integrates capabilities of army, air force, and navy for optimal resource utilisation. Creates …

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17May 2024

UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES PREVENTION ACT (UAPA) 1967

Why in the news? Many activists, journalists, and students booked under UAPA across India. UAPA passed in 1967, aims at preventing unlawful activities associations. Defines unlawful activity as actions disrupting India’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. Raises concerns about freedom of expression and misuse of anti-terror laws. source:slideshare Key Points about Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA): …

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16May 2024

“BOOSTING AIR DEFENCE: INDIAN ARMY RECEIVES IGLA-S SYSTEMS”

Why in the news? The Indian Army is set to receive the next batch of Igla-S air defence systems, addressing critical gaps in its air defence capabilities and fulfilling procurement under Emergency Procurements (EP). Payments issues between India and Russia, impacting defence deals, have been resolved, facilitating smoother transactions for critical equipment acquisitions like the …

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16May 2024

CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF (CDS) IN INDIA’S DEFENCE FRAMEWORK

Syllabus: GS 3: Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate. Why in the News? The article discusses recent developments and challenges in restructuring India’s military leadership, focusing on the appointment of new roles such as the Vice Chief of …

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15May 2024

NSCN-IM’S CHINA-MYANMAR MODULE ASSISTED BANNED OUTFITS IN MANIPUR: NIA

Why in the news? The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet alleging that the “China-Myanmar module” of NSCN-IM aided two banned Meitei outfits in Manipur. The NSCN-IM faction reportedly supported these outfits to infiltrate India, exploiting ethnic unrest in Manipur with the aim to destabilise the state and wage war against the Indian government. …

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