UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Indian Army has begun inducting Shaurya Squadrons—dedicated drone sub-units within armoured regiments—to enhance real-time surveillance and precision strike capabilities in modern battlefield scenarios

The recent surrender of a senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) indicates a significant weakening of the Maoist leadership structure, suggesting that the insurgency is approaching a phase of strategic collapse.

The Ministry of Home Affairs is significantly expanding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across internal security domains such as predictive policing, cybercrime detection, and financial fraud prevention, reflecting a strategic shift in governance.

Recently, Iran reportedly fired Qader cruise missiles targeting the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), highlighting rising maritime tensions and the growing role of advanced missile systems in naval warfare.

The Union Home Minister recently extended greetings to personnel of the Assam Rifles on its Raising Day, highlighting its critical role in maintaining security and stability in the Northeast.

The United States has recalibrated its tariff strategy by moving away from emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) towards a more structured framework under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, raising concerns about global trade stability and predictability.

The Indian Navy is participating in Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a United States Navy-led multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise aimed at strengthening maritime security and interoperability among Indo-Pacific partner nations.

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has intensified security risks for merchant vessels operating near critical shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has released PRAHAAR, India’s first publicly articulated national counter-terror (CT) strategy document. The eight-page framework outlines India’s comprehensive approach to combating terrorism, consolidating past measures, existing mechanisms, and future priorities under a unified doctrine.

The 7th edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian, the annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), has commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia in Uttarakhand. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and joint operational capabilities in semi-urban combat environments.