Current Affair Category: Defence & Security

Why in News? The government approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) on 31 July 2026. The scheme aims to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar projects with energy storage. It will help increase clean energy, reduce carbon emissions, and improve energy security. India’s Solar Growth: India’s solar capacity has increased rapidly: 2014: Around […]

What is the SAMUDRA MANTHAN Initiative?: The Union Cabinet approved ‘Samudra Manthan’ – the National Offshore Exploration Scheme, a central sector program under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas with a massive financial outlay of ₹84,084 crore up to FY 2030–31. Inspired by the ancient mythological concept of “churning of the ocean,” the initiative […]

Why in News? The Union Government has introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to provide statutory protection to the National Song, Vande Mataram by amending the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971: Purpose: The Act was enacted to preserve the […]

Why in News? India is transitioning its military structure from a single-service model to Integrated Theatre Commands, which is nearing its final stages: An editorial in The Hindu highlights that this major transformation may temporarily reduce operational readiness, making a well-structured Readiness Framework essential: UPSC Syllabus Relevance: GS Paper Two (Governance and Security): India’s defense […]

Why in News? India’s space-tech sector is witnessing rapid growth, with total funding reaching approximately $871 million as of July 2026. Private sector milestones, such as Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 reaching low Earth orbit, have marked a major shift from research to commercial maturity. Key Highlights: Strong surge in private investment catalyzed by the 2020 Space […]

IPR vs AI (Pre & Mains) – Concise Notes Why in News? Delhi High Court delivered India’s first major ruling on Generative AI (GenAI) and Copyright. ANI sued OpenAI, alleging that its copyrighted news content was used to train ChatGPT without permission. The case is part of the global debate on AI training vs Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). […]

Why in News? State-run Bank of Baroda (BoB) confirmed a major cybersecurity incident after reports surfaced that approximately 1 terabyte (1TB) of sensitive customer and internal banking records had allegedly been leaked and published on the dark web. Key Points: Nature of the Incident: A threat actor allegedly exfiltrated and leaked around 1TB of data […]

Why in News? The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to strengthen government oversight over foreign-funded organisations. The proposed provisions, particularly those relating to the management and transfer of NGO assets, have generated significant debate regarding their impact on civil society. Historical Background: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976: Enacted […]

Waterways refer to navigable water bodies—including rivers, canals, lakes, seas, and oceans—that are used for transportation and commercial shipping. They represent one of the oldest and most cost-effective modes of transport, utilizing natural highways or engineered canals to move bulk goods and passengers globally and domestically.  Significance of Waterways: Waterways play a vital role in […]

Why in News? 10 July 2026: China successfully achieved its first orbital booster recovery using a sea-based net capture system after the maiden flight of Long March 10B. China also announced the Long March 10C, an all-methalox reusable rocket, strengthening its commercial launch capabilities. Key Developments: First successful reusable booster recovery in China’s orbital launch program. Marks a significant milestone in reusable launch vehicle […]