Current Affair Category: Defence & Security

Cyber Frauds Surge in India: Key points: Massive Rise in Cyber Frauds: Cyber frauds surged by 900% in four years, with financial losses amounting to ₹33,165 crore, including ₹22,812 crore in 2024. Hotspots Identified: Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities such as Deoghar (Jharkhand), Nuh (Haryana), Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), and others emerged as new cybercrime […]

Why in News? In the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of the Ocean Coordination Mechanism as part of India’s broader efforts to promote sustainable ocean development and strengthen maritime security. Key Features of the Ocean Coordination Mechanism: Centralized Framework: A unified mechanism to coordinate policies, projects, and research related to […]

RBI’s Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement (FREE-AI): Key Points 1. Initiative Overview: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aims to establish a Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI). Announced in its Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies (December 6, 2024). The initiative highlights the need for a balance between AI […]

Operation Eleven: Special Crowd Management Plan for ‘Amrit Snan’ on Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh The Uttar Pradesh government has devised a special crowd management plan named ‘Operation Eleven’ for the ‘Amrit Snan’ on Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh, which will take place on Monday. The plan, developed under strict instructions from Chief Minister Yogi […]

Why in New ? The Paris summit is an initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron. It focuses on the broader agenda of global AI governance, innovation, and on ways of serving the larger public interest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to co-chair the Paris Summit and has accepted the invitation to travel to France. […]

The Z-Morh Tunnel, located in the mountainous region of Jammu and Kashmir, is significant for several reasons: Harsh Winter Conditions: The existing road between Srinagar and Sonamarg is often closed due to heavy snowfall and avalanches during the winter months. This makes the region inaccessible for several months, disrupting normal life and movement, especially for […]

In a landmark development, India and the United States have announced a collaboration to co-produce sonobuoys, advanced underwater detection devices crucial for anti-submarine warfare and Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA). The initiative, part of an evolving defense partnership, aims to bolster the capabilities of the Indian Navy while enhancing interoperability between the two nations’ forces. About […]

Why in News ?Union Home Minister Amit Shah has recently inaugurated the ‘Bharatpol’ portal  which aims to streamline international cooperation for law investigating agencies. Bharatpol — broadcast hub for assistance and real-time action against transnational crimes via international police cooperation — was developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It will allow central and state […]

The Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ), located in northern Laos along the Mekong River, is a region developed to boost foreign investment and tourism. Operated largely by Chinese interests, particularly the Kings Romans Group, the zone has garnered international attention for its economic activities and controversies surrounding illegal operations. GTSEZ: Key Features Economic Activities: […]

Why in News? The Arunachal Pradesh government is reviving a 1978 anti-conversion law to address rising concerns over cultural preservation and religious conversions. The Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, passed in 1978, seeks to regulate religious conversions within the state to protect indigenous faiths and traditions. It specifically prohibits conversions achieved through force, inducement, […]