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Topics for Security 2024-25
Table of Contents
Syllabus for Security
- Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
- Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security
- Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its prevention
- Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
- Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
India’s Defence Production
- India’s indigenous defence production reached a record ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, reflecting a 16.7% growth from the previous year, as per the Defence Ministry.
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Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)
- The Supreme Court of India granted bail to a Nepali citizen
- He was detained for over nine years under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
- The SC cited his right to a speedy trial.
- The bench emphasized that
- “Statutory restrictions should not override the constitutional right to life and personal liberty if the trial is significantly delayed.“
- This ruling follows a precedent set in the 2021 Union of India v. K A Najeeb case
- This ruling continues a trend where the SC has granted bail despite UAPA’s strict provisions due to prolonged incarcerations.
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Rudram-1
- India successfully test-fired Rudram-1, its first indigenous anti-radiation missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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