Current Affair Category: Defence & Security

Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) for another six months from October 1, 2026 in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. What is AFSPA? The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 was enacted to empower the armed forces to operate effectively in areas declared “disturbed” due to insurgency or serious internal security […]

Source: Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026 | Lokniti-CSDS & Common Cause Why in News? The Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026, based on a survey of 8,306 citizens across 16 States, examines the role of bribery and personal influence in obtaining police action in cybercrime cases. Key Findings: 49% of cybercrime victims complained to the police. […]

PRAHAAR – Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy (Prelims + Mains) Why in News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the conference on ‘PRAHAAR – CT Policy and Strategy’ in New Delhi. Key Facts: PRAHAAR provides a comprehensive counter-terrorism framework based on a whole-of-society approach. The conference brought together CAPFs/CPOs, State Police, ATSs and senior security officials. Emphasis was placed on strengthening the strategy through continuous analysis […]

Why in News? The Arctic Region is emerging as an important zone of climate change, resource competition, maritime connectivity and strategic rivalry. Rapid warming is reducing sea-ice cover and increasing the accessibility of Arctic resources and shipping routes, attracting greater attention from the USA, Russia, China and India. Arctic Region: Geographical Significance The Arctic is the region surrounding the North […]

Why in News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set 31 December 2029 as the target to eliminate the drug trade from India through coordinated enforcement and intelligence-based action. He was addressing the third National Conference of Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of States and Union Territories in New Delhi. The two-day conference was organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and attended by […]

Why in News? The Global Fintech Fest (GFF) in Mumbai highlighted the growing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into India’s digital payments ecosystem. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) showcased MyUPI, an AI-powered system designed to make UPI payments more automated and user-centric. NPCI also introduced Agentic Orchestration and Messaging (AtOM), a backend framework intended to enable AI agents to interact across […]

Why in News? On 16 September 2026, Oman promoted Sohar Port in New Delhi as an alternative access point for India’s energy and trade flows from the Persian Gulf region. The development highlights the strategic importance of Middle Eastern ports and alternative maritime routes for India, particularly amid risks associated with the Strait of Hormuz. Sohar Port – Oman: Located on Oman’s Gulf […]

Why in News? The United States Space Force has acknowledged that the U.S. has weapons deployed in orbit, while Russia has called for the complete demilitarisation of outer space. The disclosure has renewed concerns over a possible space arms race, particularly involving the U.S., China and Russia. Key Facts: US Space Force: Has acknowledged the deployment of weapons in orbit but has not […]

Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first International Space Summit in Paris, France, through video conference. He highlighted India’s vision of safe, peaceful, sustainable and inclusive use of outer space and called for greater international cooperation in space exploration. Key Issues Highlighted: 1. Sustainable Use of Outer Space: Increasing number of satellites, powerful technologies […]

Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed a special governance framework for Ladakh under Article 371. A proposed new Chapter K may provide an elected UT-level body with legislative powers over land, culture, language, forests, environment and natural resources. Civil society groups have sought stronger constitutional safeguards, Statehood/greater self-governance and protection of local interests. Background: In 2019, after the […]