Current Affair Category: Defence & Security

July 11, 2025

Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 11 July 2025/The Hindu/Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill/Urban Nexalism/क्या हैं अर्बन नक्सल?

Why in News? The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly  has passed the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill by a voice vote. The bill is aimed at curbing unlawful activities of Left-Wing Extremist organisations, particularly focusing on “urban Naxalism Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : not much important Mains :   GS 2/ GS 3 ( internal security) […]



July 10, 2025

What is a Catastrophe Bond (Cat Bond)?

Why in News?  As climate change intensifies, the frequency and unpredictability of natural disasters—such as cyclones, floods, wildfires, and earthquakes—have increased significantly. This has strained traditional insurance systems. In this context, Catastrophe Bonds (Cat Bonds) offer an innovative financial instrument for transferring risk from governments to capital markets. Given India’s exposure to disaster risk and […]



July 2, 2025

What is Reactor Pressure Build-up?

Reactor Pressure Build-up refers to the increase in pressure within a reactor vessel, typically a nuclear reactor or a chemical reactor, due to various operational or abnormal conditions. It is a critical safety concern because excessive pressure can lead to equipment damage or catastrophic failure.  Causes of Reactor Pressure Build-up Thermal Expansion of Fluids As […]



July 2, 2025

INS Udaygiri

Why in News? INS Udaygiri, a stealth frigate under Project 17A, was delivered to the Indian Navy on July 1, 2025, by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL). As the second vessel of the Nilgiri-class stealth frigates, it marks a significant milestone in India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance) initiative, boasting 75% indigenous content. The warship enhances the […]



June 30, 2025

The Strait of Hormuz: Strategic Importance and Recent Tensions

Why in News?  The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point in recent news due to escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, particularly following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Zonal council Mains :   GS 2 What is the Strait of […]



June 23, 2025

U.S. Military Bases in West Asia:

  Why in  News ? After the US carried out airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Tehran has issued warnings of potential retaliation targeting US military bases in West Asia, escalating regional tensions. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Military Bases Mains :   GS 2/GS 3 Security Overview: The U.S. operates an extensive network […]



June 23, 2025

Daily Current Affairs : : 23 JUNE 2025,B-2 Spirit stealth bombers

Why in News?  On June 21, 2025, the U.S. launched Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers armed with GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs. Former President Donald Trump hailed it as a “spectacular military success,” claiming Iran’s nuclear capabilities were “obliterated.” The 40-hour B-2 mission, […]



June 18, 2025

SIPRI 2025 Report: Nuclear Modernization and Global Risks

Why in news? The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in its 2025 Yearbook reports that nearly all nine nuclear-armed states—the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel—continued intensive nuclear modernization programs in 2024. Key Findings: Global Nuclear Inventory: As of January 2025, the global nuclear warhead inventory […]



June 18, 2025

INS Arnala/ First Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft  

Why in News?  The commissioning of INS Arnala on June 18, 2025, in Visakhapatnam is a landmark event for the Indian Navy, boosting its coastal defense capabilities and advancing the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. As the first of 16 indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), INS Arnala strengthens India’s ability to counter submarine threats […]



June 17, 2025

Convention on Supplementary Compensation (CSC)

Why in News ? A French private company and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) are addressing challenges related to the construction of six nuclear power reactors in Jaitapur, Maharashtra. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: NPCIL/CLNDA/CSC Mains :  GS 3 Understanding Nuclear Liability Legislation: Nuclear liability laws ensure compensation for victims of nuclear […]



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