Current Affair Category: Defence & Security

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled  the name of the building complex Seva Teerth on 13th February, 2026. Prime Minister formally inaugurated Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 and also addressed  a public programme at Seva Teerth . What It Is? A newly constructed Common Central Secretariat (CCS) building, designed as a green, smart, and centralised headquarters for key […]

Why is it in the news? The book became a flashpoint during the 2026 budget session of Parliament when Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote from it in the Lok Sabha. The Claim: Gandhi cited excerpts allegedly describing the political leadership’s hesitation during the 2020 India-China standoff at the Line of Actual Control […]

Why it is News? The peace process hit a critical juncture in February 2026 following two major events: End of President’s Rule: After nearly a year of direct rule from New Delhi, a new BJP-led government was formed on February 4, 2026, under Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh. The “FNTA Style” Peace Deal: Reports indicate […]

Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA). Recently , a landmark tripartite agreement was signed in New Delhi between the Government of India, the Nagaland state government, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO). This agreement facilitates the creation of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA). Key Administrative Structure: The FNTA is established as a specialized administrative […]

Why in News ? On January 27, 2026, India and the European Union (EU) transitioned from a trade-focused relationship to a deep strategic and military alliance. At the 16th India-EU Summit in New Delhi, the two entities signed a series of landmark agreements that redefine their cooperation for the next decade. The India-EU Strategic Agenda […]

The news is about the Government of India (through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) proposing Draft IT (Digital Code) Rules, 2026. These rules aim to regulate obscenity and other harmful content on digital platforms like social media, OTT (streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video), online news publishers, and user-generated content. Key Points: New definition […]

In January 2026, India is weighing an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace (BoP), a new international body designed to oversee post-war governance, reconstruction, and security in Gaza. The proposal has sparked intense debate regarding India’s role in global governance and its long-standing principles. Pros: Reasons to Join: Global […]

Operation Trashi-I/ White Knight Corps Operation Trashi-I: This specific mission was launched by the Army’s White Knight Corps (16 Corps) on January 19, 2026. Intelligence-Led: The search operation was triggered by specific intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in the upper reaches of Kishtwar. The White Knight Corps (also known as the 16 Corps) is […]

Project Suncatcher is Google’s “moonshot” research project aimed at moving AI data centers off the planet and into Earth’s orbit. It was officially unveiled in late 2025 as a radical solution to the massive energy and environmental costs of AI on Earth. Why is it in the news now (2026)? The AI Energy Crisis: Terrestrial […]

What is the Polar Silk Road (PSR)? The Polar Silk Road (also called the Arctic Silk Road) is an infrastructural-connectivity project by China to integrate Arctic sea routes (especially the Northern Sea Route, along Russia’s Arctic coast) into its Belt and Road / maritime projection strategy.  In its 2018 “Arctic Policy,” China formally identified the Arctic […]