Facts: 1,200 paramilitary troopers died by suicide in last 10 years. Domestic problems, illness and financial problems are some of the contributory factors among others behind the incidents of suicide. Central Armed Police Forces: The Ministry of Home Affairs maintains seven CAPFs: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which assists in internal security and counterinsurgency. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), …
Reasons behind Cyberattacks: Economic Benefits: A cyberattack gives a hacker access to critical economic data that can be sold for millions in the grey market. For instance, a Chinese attack on the weapon design system of the US allows it to develop a competitive advanced defence system. It enables the country to save millions of …
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Examples of Politicisation of Services: The demand for the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), and Political gains sought to be derived by politicians from nationwide sympathy for the families of soldiers ‘killed’ in a tragic accident, most recently involving the CDS. The election of a former chief of army staff on a …
Context: In India, there is no mutually agreed upon or government-mandated demarcation of aviation roles and missions. This has left Indian Air Force with a deep sense of insecurity. Historical context: Air Force Vs Navy in 70s: The 1970s witnessed a bitter debate between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Navy (IN) about …
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Context: The Indian military continues to work in silos. First Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India was assigned with the task of building a joint theatre command. However, as per media reports, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is resisting the formation of theatre/functional commands. Possible reasons for such demands by IAF: Air Force is …
Many Security Agencies are functioning without regular chiefs like CRPF BSF CBI NSG Impact of having vacancies in Security Forces: Officers holding provisional charges shy away from taking any major policy decisions. Apart from that, Many regular chiefs do not get sufficient time for outcomes. When appointed they only have just a few months or …
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Context: India’s weak military modernisation in contrast to China’s is a wake-up call for the Indian security establishment. Problems in India’s Defence Sector: High import dependency: India is the second largest arms importer, despite being the third-largest military spender. China on the other hand is fifth-largest arms exporter behind the US, Russia, France and Germany. …
Steps taken: Central Government is taking measure to strengthen Cert-IN (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team), the governments’ cyber security arm Mandatory for all organisations having a significant IT infrastructure will need to appoint cyber security officers. State Certs are being planned by Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Jharkhand. Three sectoral Certs in power sector …
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Context: Security lapse in PM’s Punjab visit. Special Protection Group (SPG): The SPG was created in1985 as a specialized armed force of the Union to provide undivided attention to the safety and security of the PM. Its sole mission and responsibility is the protection of the Prime Minister of India. How SPG is trained? Training …
Three-tier internal security structure At present, India has three-tier internal security structure which includes National Security Council (NSC), headed by Prime Minister, Strategic Policy Group (SPG) and National Security Advisory Board (NSAB). PM-headed NSC is apex body and National Security Advisor (NSA) works as its secretary. The SPG is headed by cabinet secretary and it …
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