Internal Security Current Affairs for UPSC

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Tehran, Pg11

West Asia conflict escalates as US-Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq, prompting Trump's vow to punish Tehran amidst regional instability.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

30 Jul, 2026

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Tehran, Pg11

West Asia conflict escalates as US-Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq, prompting Trump's vow to punish Tehran amidst regional instability.

30 Jul, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

In a first, trial in absentia begins today in Delhi against absconding gangster, Pg1

Delhi court initiates first-ever trial in absentia against absconding gangster Kapil Sangwan under the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

30 Jul, 2026

In a first, trial in absentia begins today in Delhi against absconding gangster, Pg1

Delhi court initiates first-ever trial in absentia against absconding gangster Kapil Sangwan under the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

30 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Role of External State and Non State Actors

Houthis, under IRGC guidance, planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit: Yemen, Pg14

Yemen accuses Houthi rebels, guided by Iran's IRGC, of planning to impose fees on Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab transit, escalating regional tensions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Role of External State and Non State Actors

30 Jul, 2026

Houthis, under IRGC guidance, planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit: Yemen, Pg14

Yemen accuses Houthi rebels, guided by Iran's IRGC, of planning to impose fees on Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab transit, escalating regional tensions.

30 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

India’s theatre reform needs a readiness framework, Pg6

India's theatre command reform risks short-term operational readiness, necessitating a robust military readiness framework to mitigate transitional challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

30 Jul, 2026

India’s theatre reform needs a readiness framework, Pg6

India's theatre command reform risks short-term operational readiness, necessitating a robust military readiness framework to mitigate transitional challenges.

30 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Status of Naxalism in the Country

India declares near eradication of Left Wing Extremism, attributing success to the 2015 National Policy and coordinated Centre-State security and development efforts.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

30 Jul, 2026

Status of Naxalism in the Country

India declares near eradication of Left Wing Extremism, attributing success to the 2015 National Policy and coordinated Centre-State security and development efforts.

30 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Cross-Border Narcotics Trafficking and Border Security

Cross-border drug trafficking, especially synthetic drugs from the Death Triangle via porous North-Eastern borders, poses a significant challenge. Government implements multi-pronged strategy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

30 Jul, 2026

Cross-Border Narcotics Trafficking and Border Security

Cross-border drug trafficking, especially synthetic drugs from the Death Triangle via porous North-Eastern borders, poses a significant challenge. Government implements multi-pronged strategy.

30 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Strict regulations govern the use of sophisticated arms at protests, Pg16

Bihar Police suspends constable for unauthorized AK-47 firing during protest, igniting debate on police weapon protocols under new BNSS and state manuals.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

29 Jul, 2026

Strict regulations govern the use of sophisticated arms at protests, Pg16

Bihar Police suspends constable for unauthorized AK-47 firing during protest, igniting debate on police weapon protocols under new BNSS and state manuals.

29 Jul, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Fake or Reel?, Pg8

BJP circles question fate of parliamentary panel recommending strict action against social media fake news and algorithm biases.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

27 Jul, 2026

Fake or Reel?, Pg8

BJP circles question fate of parliamentary panel recommending strict action against social media fake news and algorithm biases.

27 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Reading the street — lessons from Jantar Mantar for the police, Pg13

Jantar Mantar protests reveal critical policing gaps; experts urge Delhi Police to revamp crowd control, social media intelligence, and pre-emptive political engagement for future demonstrations.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

27 Jul, 2026

Reading the street — lessons from Jantar Mantar for the police, Pg13

Jantar Mantar protests reveal critical policing gaps; experts urge Delhi Police to revamp crowd control, social media intelligence, and pre-emptive political engagement for future demonstrations.

27 Jul, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

PM: Youth should visit border villages to understand India, Pg10

PM Modi urges Gen Z to embrace Viksit Vibrant Village program, connecting with 74 border communities in Ladakh, Himachal, Uttarakhand for national understanding.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 Jul, 2026

PM: Youth should visit border villages to understand India, Pg10

PM Modi urges Gen Z to embrace Viksit Vibrant Village program, connecting with 74 border communities in Ladakh, Himachal, Uttarakhand for national understanding.

27 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Dialogue with Pak. will only be on PoK: Rajnath, Pg10

Rajnath Singh declares dialogue with Pakistan solely on PoK, contrasting India's innovation with Pakistan's terror promotion, while boosting 65% defence indigenization.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 Jul, 2026

Dialogue with Pak. will only be on PoK: Rajnath, Pg10

Rajnath Singh declares dialogue with Pakistan solely on PoK, contrasting India's innovation with Pakistan's terror promotion, while boosting 65% defence indigenization.

27 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Why has India moved to take down BitChat repositories?, Pg8

India's I4C orders GitHub to remove BitChat repositories, citing potential misuse for unlawful assemblies and surveillance evasion, sparking debate on digital rights and state power.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

27 Jul, 2026

Why has India moved to take down BitChat repositories?, Pg8

India's I4C orders GitHub to remove BitChat repositories, citing potential misuse for unlawful assemblies and surveillance evasion, sparking debate on digital rights and state power.

27 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Do not surrender to China, do not depend on the U.S., Pg6

India urged to forge strategic autonomy, resisting economic surrender to hostile China and over-reliance on unpredictable US, post-Galwan.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 Jul, 2026

Do not surrender to China, do not depend on the U.S., Pg6

India urged to forge strategic autonomy, resisting economic surrender to hostile China and over-reliance on unpredictable US, post-Galwan.

27 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Op Sindoor is proof of India’s capability to respond decisively to Pakistan’s every misadventure: Raksha Mantri in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan on Kargil Vijay Diwas, citing 'Op Sindoor' as proof of India's decisive response to terror and boosting defence indigenization.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 Jul, 2026

Op Sindoor is proof of India’s capability to respond decisively to Pakistan’s every misadventure: Raksha Mantri in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan on Kargil Vijay Diwas, citing 'Op Sindoor' as proof of India's decisive response to terror and boosting defence indigenization.

27 Jul, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

English rendering of PM’s address during Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026

PM Modi champions 'Viksit Vibrant Village Programme', urging youth to immerse in border communities, fostering development, patriotism, and national unity.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 Jul, 2026

English rendering of PM’s address during Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026

PM Modi champions 'Viksit Vibrant Village Programme', urging youth to immerse in border communities, fostering development, patriotism, and national unity.

27 Jul, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Rajnath: Great Nicobar project will safeguard Indo-Pacific interests, Pg2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh champions Rs 81,000 crore Great Nicobar project as vital for India's Indo-Pacific maritime security, countering ecological disaster warnings.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

26 Jul, 2026

Rajnath: Great Nicobar project will safeguard Indo-Pacific interests, Pg2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh champions Rs 81,000 crore Great Nicobar project as vital for India's Indo-Pacific maritime security, countering ecological disaster warnings.

26 Jul, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Money Laundering and its Prevention

Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin, tackle illegal mining in the Amazon, Pg12

Brazil deploys advanced 'gold fingerprinting' forensic science to trace illegal Amazon gold, combating rampant deforestation, mercury contamination, and criminal networks.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Money Laundering and its Prevention

26 Jul, 2026

Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin, tackle illegal mining in the Amazon, Pg12

Brazil deploys advanced 'gold fingerprinting' forensic science to trace illegal Amazon gold, combating rampant deforestation, mercury contamination, and criminal networks.

26 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

SC bars court hearing clips on social media without approval, Pg3

Supreme Court issues interim order banning unapproved social media sharing of courtroom proceedings, citing misuse and undermining public trust, while exempting news reporting.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

25 Jul, 2026

SC bars court hearing clips on social media without approval, Pg3

Supreme Court issues interim order banning unapproved social media sharing of courtroom proceedings, citing misuse and undermining public trust, while exempting news reporting.

25 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

SC prohibits unauthorised recording, monetisation of court videos on social media, Pg12

Supreme Court prohibits unauthorized extraction, monetisation of livestreamed court proceedings on digital platforms to uphold judicial sanctity and prevent trivialisation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

25 Jul, 2026

SC prohibits unauthorised recording, monetisation of court videos on social media, Pg12

Supreme Court prohibits unauthorized extraction, monetisation of livestreamed court proceedings on digital platforms to uphold judicial sanctity and prevent trivialisation.

25 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Attitude, Content, Structure and Function

Government Reiterates Legal Obligations of OTT Platforms and Social Media Under IT Rules, 2021

Government reiterates legal obligations for OTT platforms and social media under IT Rules, 2021, mandating due diligence against unlawful content.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Attitude, Content, Structure and Function

25 Jul, 2026

Government Reiterates Legal Obligations of OTT Platforms and Social Media Under IT Rules, 2021

Government reiterates legal obligations for OTT platforms and social media under IT Rules, 2021, mandating due diligence against unlawful content.

25 Jul, 2026

Internal Security

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Tehran, Pg11

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Tehran, Pg11

In a first, trial in absentia begins today in Delhi against absconding gangster, Pg1

In a first, trial in absentia begins today in Delhi against absconding gangster, Pg1

Houthis, under IRGC guidance, planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit: Yemen, Pg14

Houthis, under IRGC guidance, planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit: Yemen, Pg14

India’s theatre reform needs a readiness framework, Pg6

India’s theatre reform needs a readiness framework, Pg6

Status of Naxalism in the Country

Status of Naxalism in the Country

Cross-Border Narcotics Trafficking and Border Security

Cross-Border Narcotics Trafficking and Border Security

Strict regulations govern the use of sophisticated arms at protests, Pg16

Strict regulations govern the use of sophisticated arms at protests, Pg16

Fake or Reel?, Pg8

Fake or Reel?, Pg8

Reading the street — lessons from Jantar Mantar for the police, Pg13

Reading the street — lessons from Jantar Mantar for the police, Pg13

PM: Youth should visit border villages to understand India, Pg10

PM: Youth should visit border villages to understand India, Pg10

Dialogue with Pak. will only be on PoK: Rajnath, Pg10

Dialogue with Pak. will only be on PoK: Rajnath, Pg10

Why has India moved to take down BitChat repositories?, Pg8

Why has India moved to take down BitChat repositories?, Pg8

Do not surrender to China, do not depend on the U.S., Pg6

Do not surrender to China, do not depend on the U.S., Pg6

Op Sindoor is proof of India’s capability to respond decisively to Pakistan’s every misadventure: Raksha Mantri in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Op Sindoor is proof of India’s capability to respond decisively to Pakistan’s every misadventure: Raksha Mantri in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

English rendering of PM’s address during Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026

English rendering of PM’s address during Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026

Rajnath: Great Nicobar project will safeguard Indo-Pacific interests, Pg2

Rajnath: Great Nicobar project will safeguard Indo-Pacific interests, Pg2

Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin, tackle illegal mining in the Amazon, Pg12

Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin, tackle illegal mining in the Amazon, Pg12

SC bars court hearing clips on social media without approval, Pg3

SC bars court hearing clips on social media without approval, Pg3

SC prohibits unauthorised recording, monetisation of court videos on social media, Pg12

SC prohibits unauthorised recording, monetisation of court videos on social media, Pg12

Government Reiterates Legal Obligations of OTT Platforms and Social Media Under IT Rules, 2021

Government Reiterates Legal Obligations of OTT Platforms and Social Media Under IT Rules, 2021

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