Ransomware Attack Subject – Security Context – Tamil Nadu Public Department comes under malware attack Concept – Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that threatens to publish or blocks access to data or a computer system, usually by encrypting it, until the victim pays a ransom fee to the attacker. In […]
National Cadet Corps Subject – Security Context – Dhoni, Anand Mahindra on NCC reform panel Concept – The National Cadet Corps is the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces with its headquarters in New Delhi, India. It is open to school and college students on voluntary basis as a Tri-Services Organisation, comprising […]
Essential Defence Services Act, 2021 Subject – Security Context – The Delhi High Court issued notices to the Centre on a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Essential Defence Services Act, 2021 which prohibits strikes in essential defence services. Concept – Key features of the Act include: Essential defence services: Essential defence services […]
Nuclear-powered Submarine Subject – Security Context – The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia announced a new defence deal, under which America and Britain will help Australia deploy nuclear-powered submarines in the Pacific region. Concept – The nuclear-powered submarines will give Australia naval heft in the Pacific, where China has been particularly aggressive. […]
Interpol Subject – Security Context – 1,400 arrested for gambling during Euro championship. Interpol operation extends to 28 countries, including India. Concept – To know about Interpol, please click here.
Anti Terrorism Squad Subject – Security Context – Terror module accused was under watch: Maharashtra ATS Concept – The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is a special police force in several states of India including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. In Maharashtra it is headed by senior of the Indian Police Service. The squad has […]
National Security Council (India) Subject – Security Concept – The National Security Council (NSC) of India is an executive government agency tasked with advising the Prime Minister’s Office on matters of national security and strategic interest. It was established by the former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 19 November 1998, […]