Internal Security Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

Cyber fraud cases: MHA’s new SOP allows refund below Rs 50,000 without court order, Pg22

MHA's new SOP expedites cyber fraud refunds below Rs 50,000 via NCRP, enhancing digital payment security and grievance redressal.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

15 Jan, 2026

Cyber fraud cases: MHA’s new SOP allows refund below Rs 50,000 without court order, Pg22

MHA's new SOP expedites cyber fraud refunds below Rs 50,000 via NCRP, enhancing digital payment security and grievance redressal.

15 Jan, 2026

Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Govt appoints Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA chief, former Haryana DGP to head ITBP, Pg14

Rakesh Aggarwal appointed NIA Director General, Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor to lead ITBP, Praveen Kumar heads BSF in key reshuffle.

Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

15 Jan, 2026

Govt appoints Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA chief, former Haryana DGP to head ITBP, Pg14

Rakesh Aggarwal appointed NIA Director General, Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor to lead ITBP, Praveen Kumar heads BSF in key reshuffle.

15 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Army Fully Prepared; Security Situation Under Firm Control: Chief of the Army Staff, Pg10

Army Chief reports 29 terrorists neutralized, infiltration down, and security firm on Northern, Western fronts, and Manipur.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

15 Jan, 2026

Indian Army Fully Prepared; Security Situation Under Firm Control: Chief of the Army Staff, Pg10

Army Chief reports 29 terrorists neutralized, infiltration down, and security firm on Northern, Western fronts, and Manipur.

15 Jan, 2026

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

Send more IPS officers to Centre, Union Home Secretary tells States despite SC order, Pg12

Centre urges states to increase IPS officer deputation despite SC order to reduce IPS dominance in CAPFs.

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

14 Jan, 2026

Send more IPS officers to Centre, Union Home Secretary tells States despite SC order, Pg12

Centre urges states to increase IPS officer deputation despite SC order to reduce IPS dominance in CAPFs.

14 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Government considers requiring smartphone makers to disclose source code, raising security and privacy concerns amidst transparency debates and industry pushback.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

14 Jan, 2026

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Government considers requiring smartphone makers to disclose source code, raising security and privacy concerns amidst transparency debates and industry pushback.

14 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Trust-building with China on, but LAC vigilance essential, says Army chief, Pg12

Army Chief emphasizes LAC vigilance amid trust-building with China; India rejects CPEC 2.0 and Shaksgam Valley agreement.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

14 Jan, 2026

Trust-building with China on, but LAC vigilance essential, says Army chief, Pg12

Army Chief emphasizes LAC vigilance amid trust-building with China; India rejects CPEC 2.0 and Shaksgam Valley agreement.

14 Jan, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India's assertion, Pakistan's cession: How China took Shaksgam Valley, Pg21

China defends claim over Shaksgam Valley; India asserts its territorial integrity and objects to CPEC through PoK.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

14 Jan, 2026

India's assertion, Pakistan's cession: How China took Shaksgam Valley, Pg21

China defends claim over Shaksgam Valley; India asserts its territorial integrity and objects to CPEC through PoK.

14 Jan, 2026

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

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Centre forms panel to examine 'digital arrests' following SC concerns; seeks to identify gaps and suggest corrective measures.

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

14 Jan, 2026

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Centre forms panel to examine 'digital arrests' following SC concerns; seeks to identify gaps and suggest corrective measures.

14 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Home Ministry asks DGPs to standardise protocol for events drawing large crowds (Police chiefs told to clearly define responsibilities for event organisers, maintain detailed arrangement record), Pg10

Home Ministry directs DGPs to standardize event protocols, defining organizer responsibilities for crowd control and emergency response after recent tragedies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

14 Jan, 2026

Home Ministry asks DGPs to standardise protocol for events drawing large crowds (Police chiefs told to clearly define responsibilities for event organisers, maintain detailed arrangement record), Pg10

Home Ministry directs DGPs to standardize event protocols, defining organizer responsibilities for crowd control and emergency response after recent tragedies.

14 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

DRDO carries out flight test of anti-tank guided missile, Pg12

DRDO successfully tests MPATGM, an indigenous anti-tank missile with top-attack capability, enhancing Indian Army's firepower and technological advancement.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

13 Jan, 2026

DRDO carries out flight test of anti-tank guided missile, Pg12

DRDO successfully tests MPATGM, an indigenous anti-tank missile with top-attack capability, enhancing Indian Army's firepower and technological advancement.

13 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

NIA takes over case of infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, Pg6

NIA assumes probe into illegal Bangladeshi infiltration, uncovering a vast network facilitating entry and fake documents, following Delhi Police's initial investigation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

13 Jan, 2026

NIA takes over case of infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, Pg6

NIA assumes probe into illegal Bangladeshi infiltration, uncovering a vast network facilitating entry and fake documents, following Delhi Police's initial investigation.

13 Jan, 2026

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

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

X Corp. concedes error, pledges adherence to Indian regulations following government's warning regarding Grok AI-generated obscene content; 3,500 pieces blocked.

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

12 Jan, 2026

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

X Corp. concedes error, pledges adherence to Indian regulations following government's warning regarding Grok AI-generated obscene content; 3,500 pieces blocked.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.

12 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15, Pg10

Indian Army to showcase Bhairav Battalions, a modern warfare force, in Army Day parade, focusing on unmanned warfare.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

12 Jan, 2026

Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15, Pg10

Indian Army to showcase Bhairav Battalions, a modern warfare force, in Army Day parade, focusing on unmanned warfare.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors Money Laundering and its Prevention

Selfie, ‘penny-drop’ mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India, Pg10

FIU mandates stringent KYC norms for crypto exchanges: selfie verification, geo-tagging, and PAN to combat money laundering.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors Money Laundering and its Prevention

12 Jan, 2026

Selfie, ‘penny-drop’ mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India, Pg10

FIU mandates stringent KYC norms for crypto exchanges: selfie verification, geo-tagging, and PAN to combat money laundering.

12 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

FIU mandates live selfies and geo-tagging for crypto users to combat money laundering and enhance KYC compliance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

12 Jan, 2026

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

FIU mandates live selfies and geo-tagging for crypto users to combat money laundering and enhance KYC compliance.

12 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Basics of Cyber Security

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

12 Jan, 2026

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Shah launches database on bomb blasts in India, Pg10

Amit Shah launches NIDMS, a national database of bomb blasts since 1999, enhancing terror investigation with AI-driven analysis.

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

10 Jan, 2026

Shah launches database on bomb blasts in India, Pg10

Amit Shah launches NIDMS, a national database of bomb blasts since 1999, enhancing terror investigation with AI-driven analysis.

10 Jan, 2026

Internal Security

Cyber fraud cases: MHA’s new SOP allows refund below Rs 50,000 without court order, Pg22

Cyber fraud cases: MHA’s new SOP allows refund below Rs 50,000 without court order, Pg22

Govt appoints Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA chief, former Haryana DGP to head ITBP, Pg14

Govt appoints Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA chief, former Haryana DGP to head ITBP, Pg14

Indian Army Fully Prepared; Security Situation Under Firm Control: Chief of the Army Staff, Pg10

Indian Army Fully Prepared; Security Situation Under Firm Control: Chief of the Army Staff, Pg10

Send more IPS officers to Centre, Union Home Secretary tells States despite SC order, Pg12

Send more IPS officers to Centre, Union Home Secretary tells States despite SC order, Pg12

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Trust-building with China on, but LAC vigilance essential, says Army chief, Pg12

Trust-building with China on, but LAC vigilance essential, says Army chief, Pg12

India's assertion, Pakistan's cession: How China took Shaksgam Valley, Pg21

India's assertion, Pakistan's cession: How China took Shaksgam Valley, Pg21

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Home Ministry asks DGPs to standardise protocol for events drawing large crowds (Police chiefs told to clearly define responsibilities for event organisers, maintain detailed arrangement record), Pg10

Home Ministry asks DGPs to standardise protocol for events drawing large crowds (Police chiefs told to clearly define responsibilities for event organisers, maintain detailed arrangement record), Pg10

DRDO carries out flight test of anti-tank guided missile, Pg12

DRDO carries out flight test of anti-tank guided missile, Pg12

NIA takes over case of infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, Pg6

NIA takes over case of infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, Pg6

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15, Pg10

Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15, Pg10

Selfie, ‘penny-drop’ mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India, Pg10

Selfie, ‘penny-drop’ mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India, Pg10

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

Shah launches database on bomb blasts in India, Pg10

Shah launches database on bomb blasts in India, Pg10

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