Role of External State and Non State Actors Current Affairs for UPSC

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

Modi first to reach out, but Delhi-Dhaka ties not simple, Pg1

Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP's victory in Bangladesh, signalling potential shift in India-Bangladesh relations amidst complex challenges.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

14 Feb, 2026

Modi first to reach out, but Delhi-Dhaka ties not simple, Pg1

Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP's victory in Bangladesh, signalling potential shift in India-Bangladesh relations amidst complex challenges.

14 Feb, 2026

Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Cycles of revolt, Pg6

Balochistan insurgency intensifies amidst CPEC, mineral exploitation, and alleged human rights abuses, perpetuating a cycle of violence and alienation.

Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

7 Feb, 2026

Cycles of revolt, Pg6

Balochistan insurgency intensifies amidst CPEC, mineral exploitation, and alleged human rights abuses, perpetuating a cycle of violence and alienation.

7 Feb, 2026

Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

How computer warfare is becoming a lethal part of Pentagon’s arsenal, Pg16

Pentagon integrates lethal cyberwarfare into military operations, deploying cyberweapons in Venezuela to disrupt infrastructure and gain strategic advantage.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

29 Jan, 2026

How computer warfare is becoming a lethal part of Pentagon’s arsenal, Pg16

Pentagon integrates lethal cyberwarfare into military operations, deploying cyberweapons in Venezuela to disrupt infrastructure and gain strategic advantage.

29 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Iran's shadow fleet is fuelling Myanmar junta's air assault, Pg2

Iran's illicit fuel shipments enable Myanmar junta's air strikes on civilian targets, intensifying civil war and violating sanctions.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

28 Jan, 2026

Iran's shadow fleet is fuelling Myanmar junta's air assault, Pg2

Iran's illicit fuel shipments enable Myanmar junta's air strikes on civilian targets, intensifying civil war and violating sanctions.

28 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

The ‘Donroe doctrine’, a broken international order, Pg8

US 'Donroe Doctrine' resurgence signals shifting global order; China's rise challenges US supremacy, impacting India's strategic choices.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

21 Jan, 2026

The ‘Donroe doctrine’, a broken international order, Pg8

US 'Donroe Doctrine' resurgence signals shifting global order; China's rise challenges US supremacy, impacting India's strategic choices.

21 Jan, 2026

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

'Poland & India are victims of transnational terror... we condemn cross-border terrorism', Pg8

Poland's Deputy PM discusses India-Poland ties, Ukraine war, terrorism, and India-EU FTA, emphasizing shared concerns and potential cooperation.

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

21 Jan, 2026

'Poland & India are victims of transnational terror... we condemn cross-border terrorism', Pg8

Poland's Deputy PM discusses India-Poland ties, Ukraine war, terrorism, and India-EU FTA, emphasizing shared concerns and potential cooperation.

21 Jan, 2026

Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Investigation into Cambodia job scam points to a Pakistan link, Pg3

Cambodia job scam investigation reveals Pakistan link, implicating cyber fraud and human trafficking networks targeting Indian youth.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

19 Jan, 2026

Investigation into Cambodia job scam points to a Pakistan link, Pg3

Cambodia job scam investigation reveals Pakistan link, implicating cyber fraud and human trafficking networks targeting Indian youth.

19 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

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

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors Money Laundering and its Prevention

Hoisting Russian flags and seeking protection, ‘shadow fleet’ edges into the light, Pg14

Sanctioned oil tankers increasingly seek Russian flags for protection amidst rising enforcement, escalating geopolitical tensions and risking retaliation.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors Money Laundering and its Prevention

9 Jan, 2026

Hoisting Russian flags and seeking protection, ‘shadow fleet’ edges into the light, Pg14

Sanctioned oil tankers increasingly seek Russian flags for protection amidst rising enforcement, escalating geopolitical tensions and risking retaliation.

9 Jan, 2026

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

'The Chinese are using ambiguity on the LAC and unsettled borders as a pressure point against us' (FORMER INDIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA UNPACKS THE COMPLEX BOUNDARY DISPUTE), Pg13

Ex-Ambassador unveils China's LAC ambiguity strategy, pressuring India with unsettled borders and Arunachal claims, risking renewed conflict.

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

7 Jan, 2026

'The Chinese are using ambiguity on the LAC and unsettled borders as a pressure point against us' (FORMER INDIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA UNPACKS THE COMPLEX BOUNDARY DISPUTE), Pg13

Ex-Ambassador unveils China's LAC ambiguity strategy, pressuring India with unsettled borders and Arunachal claims, risking renewed conflict.

7 Jan, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of External State and Non State Actors

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

UAPA's definition of terrorism has been ever-widening through incremental and bipartisan amendments, raising concerns about its misuse and impact on civil liberties.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of External State and Non State Actors

7 Jan, 2026

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

UAPA's definition of terrorism has been ever-widening through incremental and bipartisan amendments, raising concerns about its misuse and impact on civil liberties.

7 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

Delay cannot be used as ‘trump card’ to secure bail: SC verdict, Pg13

SC upholds UAPA bail restrictions, prioritizing national security over prolonged pre-trial detention, balancing liberty with statutory constraints.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

6 Jan, 2026

Delay cannot be used as ‘trump card’ to secure bail: SC verdict, Pg13

SC upholds UAPA bail restrictions, prioritizing national security over prolonged pre-trial detention, balancing liberty with statutory constraints.

6 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors

Hierarchy of roles, Pg8

Supreme Court divides Delhi riots accused based on 'hierarchy of participation' under UAPA, raising concerns over prolonged detentions and dissent.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors

6 Jan, 2026

Hierarchy of roles, Pg8

Supreme Court divides Delhi riots accused based on 'hierarchy of participation' under UAPA, raising concerns over prolonged detentions and dissent.

6 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

Supreme Court denies bail in Delhi riots case, establishing 'architects' vs. 'facilitators' hierarchy under UAPA, impacting individual liberty and terror act definition.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

6 Jan, 2026

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

Supreme Court denies bail in Delhi riots case, establishing 'architects' vs. 'facilitators' hierarchy under UAPA, impacting individual liberty and terror act definition.

6 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of participation' and UAPA concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

6 Jan, 2026

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of participation' and UAPA concerns.

6 Jan, 2026

Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

NIA takes over ricin terror plot probe from Gujarat ATS, Pg8

NIA assumes control of ricin terror plot investigation after Gujarat ATS uncovers Hyderabad-based lab and arrests suspects linked to potential bioterrorism.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

4 Jan, 2026

NIA takes over ricin terror plot probe from Gujarat ATS, Pg8

NIA assumes control of ricin terror plot investigation after Gujarat ATS uncovers Hyderabad-based lab and arrests suspects linked to potential bioterrorism.

4 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Mindless bombing, Pg6

Trump's military actions in Nigeria, framed as religious protection, risk exacerbating regional instability and aiding jihadist groups.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

30 Dec, 2025

Mindless bombing, Pg6

Trump's military actions in Nigeria, framed as religious protection, risk exacerbating regional instability and aiding jihadist groups.

30 Dec, 2025

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

A poll win for Tarique Rahman is not a forgone conclusion, Pg15

Political turmoil in Bangladesh raises concerns over free elections, anti-India sentiment, and regional security implications amidst rising influence of Jamaat-e-Islami.

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

27 Dec, 2025

A poll win for Tarique Rahman is not a forgone conclusion, Pg15

Political turmoil in Bangladesh raises concerns over free elections, anti-India sentiment, and regional security implications amidst rising influence of Jamaat-e-Islami.

27 Dec, 2025

Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Analyse previous terror cases, boost capabilities: Shah, Pg1

Amit Shah urges enhanced counter-terrorism capabilities through terror incident analysis and NIA's updated crime manual for coordinated efforts.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

27 Dec, 2025

Analyse previous terror cases, boost capabilities: Shah, Pg1

Amit Shah urges enhanced counter-terrorism capabilities through terror incident analysis and NIA's updated crime manual for coordinated efforts.

27 Dec, 2025

Role of External State and Non State Actors

Modi first to reach out, but Delhi-Dhaka ties not simple, Pg1

Modi first to reach out, but Delhi-Dhaka ties not simple, Pg1

Cycles of revolt, Pg6

Cycles of revolt, Pg6

How computer warfare is becoming a lethal part of Pentagon’s arsenal, Pg16

How computer warfare is becoming a lethal part of Pentagon’s arsenal, Pg16

Iran's shadow fleet is fuelling Myanmar junta's air assault, Pg2

Iran's shadow fleet is fuelling Myanmar junta's air assault, Pg2

The ‘Donroe doctrine’, a broken international order, Pg8

The ‘Donroe doctrine’, a broken international order, Pg8

'Poland & India are victims of transnational terror... we condemn cross-border terrorism', Pg8

'Poland & India are victims of transnational terror... we condemn cross-border terrorism', Pg8

Investigation into Cambodia job scam points to a Pakistan link, Pg3

Investigation into Cambodia job scam points to a Pakistan link, Pg3

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

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

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

Hoisting Russian flags and seeking protection, ‘shadow fleet’ edges into the light, Pg14

Hoisting Russian flags and seeking protection, ‘shadow fleet’ edges into the light, Pg14

'The Chinese are using ambiguity on the LAC and unsettled borders as a pressure point against us' (FORMER INDIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA UNPACKS THE COMPLEX BOUNDARY DISPUTE), Pg13

'The Chinese are using ambiguity on the LAC and unsettled borders as a pressure point against us' (FORMER INDIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA UNPACKS THE COMPLEX BOUNDARY DISPUTE), Pg13

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

Delay cannot be used as ‘trump card’ to secure bail: SC verdict, Pg13

Delay cannot be used as ‘trump card’ to secure bail: SC verdict, Pg13

Hierarchy of roles, Pg8

Hierarchy of roles, Pg8

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

NIA takes over ricin terror plot probe from Gujarat ATS, Pg8

NIA takes over ricin terror plot probe from Gujarat ATS, Pg8

Mindless bombing, Pg6

Mindless bombing, Pg6

A poll win for Tarique Rahman is not a forgone conclusion, Pg15

A poll win for Tarique Rahman is not a forgone conclusion, Pg15

Analyse previous terror cases, boost capabilities: Shah, Pg1

Analyse previous terror cases, boost capabilities: Shah, Pg1

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