Current Affair Category: Defence & Security

Context & Scale of the Problem: India is experiencing a “silent pandemic” of cyber financial crimes. As of 2025-26, Delhi has emerged as a major hotspot, reflecting a national trend where the sophistication of scams has outpaced traditional policing. Surge in Cases: Delhi witnessed a 120% increase in cyber-related financial frauds over the last decade. […]

Why in News ? The External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the AZEC Plus meeting convened by Japan, where he stressed India’s commitment to safe maritime trade and stronger global energy supply chains. The meeting also highlighted concerns over disruptions in West Asia and the need for stable energy flows and regional cooperation. The Asia […]

Commencement: The second edition began on March 16, 2026. Primary Objective: To reaffirm India’s role as a “Preferred Security Partner” and a “First Responder” in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Timing: The initiative follows India assuming the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) in February 2026, marking a period of heightened maritime leadership […]

The introduction of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 by Shri Jitin Prasada is a landmark step in India’s regulatory history. It marks a shift from a “command and control” legal framework to a “trust-based” governance model. Core Objectives of the Bill: The Bill is designed to modernize India’s legal landscape by focusing […]

The Supreme Court of India has recently advocated for a permanent commission and consequent pensionary benefits for batches of women officers in the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy. Short Service Commission (SSC): The Short Service Commission is a limited-tenure appointment. Historically, this was the only route available to women in most branches of […]

Global Terrorism Index : 2026: Recently, the Global Terrorism Index, 2026 was published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). About Global Terrorism Index: It is  published by the Institute for Economics and Peace(IEP), a Sydney-based independent, non-profit think tank. It is a comprehensive study analysing the impact of terrorism for 163 countriescovering 99.7 per cent of […]

Hybrid warfare is a strategy that blends conventional military force with unconventional tools to achieve political or strategic goals while staying “below the threshold” of a full-scale declared war. Key Components: Kinetic (Physical): Standard military operations, guerrilla tactics, or use of proxy militias and insurgents. Non-Kinetic (Digital/Social): Cyber Warfare: Attacks on power grids, financial systems, […]

Kharg Island was recently attacked by America. It  is one of the most strategically and economically vital locations for Iran. It frequently appears in global headlines due to its role as the nerve center of Iran’s energy industry and its vulnerability during times of military tension. The “Economic Jugular” of Iran: Kharg Island serves as […]

Topic: AI and the National Security Calculus The Current Conflict (The Anthropic Controversy): A major controversy has emerged where technology, corporate ethics, and global security intersect: The Allegation (Model Distillation): US-based Anthropic accused Chinese labs of “stealing” the intelligence of its advanced model (Claude) to train their own models. The Security Risk: The Pentagon labeled […]

Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026 is the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) massive triennial firepower demonstration. It is currently in the news as the main event is scheduled for February 27, 2026, at the Pokhran Air-to-Ground Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. On February 24, 2026, the IAF successfully conducted a full-dress rehearsal (day-dusk-night) in the Thar desert to […]