Current Affair Category: Defence & Security

Why in News ?  A glacier avalanche struck a BRO project site in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, trapping 22 workers under ice. What is a Glacier Avalanche? A glacier avalanche occurs when a large mass of ice, snow, and debris breaks off from a glacier and hurtles down a slope. These avalanches are highly destructive and […]

The Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) system is an advanced technological tool designed to detect and provide alerts for the presence of harmful chemical agents and toxic substances in the environment. It plays a critical role in ensuring safety during chemical warfare and industrial accidents by offering real-time detection capabilities. Key Features and […]

Why in News? Surveillance capitalism has come under scrutiny for its reliance on the commodification of personal data, its impact on privacy and autonomy, and its links to state surveillance. What is Surveillance Capitalism? Definition: An economic system where personal data is collected, analysed, and sold by corporations to predict and manipulate human behaviour. Core […]

Why in News? The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), a multilateral organisation launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019, recently released a report studying Indian telecom networks’ preparedness in the event of disasters. The report provides suggestions for State governments to enhance their disaster response concerning telecom networks. Why is it Important? Essential […]

Event Overview:The Indian Navy is participating in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 held in Bali, Indonesia, from 15th to 22nd February 2025. INS Shardul and the Long Range Maritime Surveillance P8I aircraft are part of the Indian contingent. This participation follows their involvement in the LA PEROUSE exercises in Indonesia in January 2025. Significant […]

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. […]