Context : An agreement was signed between the Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya in the presence of the Union Home Minister to resolve the dispute along their boundary. Assam-Meghalaya Border Dispute Background: Meghalaya became independent from Assam in 1970 and became a full-fledged State in 1972. The creation of Meghalaya was based on the …
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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), …
Demographic Details: In Manipur, the various Kuki tribes, living mainly in the hills, currently make up 30% of the total population of the State. The rest of the population of Manipur is made up mainly of two other ethnic groups: the Meiteis or non-tribal, Vaishnavite Hindus who live in the valley region of Manipur, the …
Initiatives to Secure Borders: Vibrant Villages Programme: New Vibrant Villages Programme announced in the Budget 2022-23. It will include construction of village infrastructure, housing, tourist centres, road connectivity, provisioning of decentralized renewable energy, direct to home access for Doordarshan and educational channels, and support for livelihood generation. The move has been taken to counter the Chinese ‘model …
Context: Centre Government has announced that it is ready to hold dialogue with insurgency groups in Manipur to bring lasting peace to the region. Reasons for rise of Insurgency in Manipur: Alleged forced merger and delay in granting statehood: The rise of separatist insurgency in Manipur mainly attributed to perceived discontent over alleged “forced” merger of Manipur with the Union of …
How India has progressed in terms of Maritime security? India has taken many ambitious steps to correct the historic neglect of India’s maritime power and also as a response to the dramatic rise of China as a military power : National Maritime Strategy, Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative for the …
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What is Data protection authority (DPA)? The Personal Data Protection Bill recommends setting up of a statutory regulatory authority (SRA) called Data protection authority. It is empowered to take steps to protect the interests of individuals, prevent the misuse of personal data, and ensure compliance with the Bill. Given that data is an integral part 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 …
Basic demands of Nagas: Basic demand of Nagas is to form a pan-naga territorial state carving out regions from Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. They call it “Greater Nagaland” or “Nagalim”. Timeline: The Naga insurgency, rooted in Naga nationalism, is one of the oldest insurgencies in the country. Naga independence declared: The Naga-inhabited areas of the …
What is AFSPA? AFSPA was enacted in 1958 amid the nascent Naga insurgency. It gives powers to the army and state and central police forces to shoot to kill, search houses and destroy any property that is “likely” to be used by insurgents in areas declared as “disturbed” by the home ministry. Security forces can …