UCB’s Cybersecurity Released by RBI
Why in News ? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has come out with a document to enhance cybersecurity of urban co-operative banks (UCBs). Technology Vision for Cyber Security for…
NIA For Narcotics Law Offences
Why in News ? The government has empowered the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Thus NIA For Narcotics Law…
Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Why in News ? US financial watchdog, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the treasury department, has received 3,201 red flags or suspicious activity reports (SARs) involving Indian entities for…
118 China Linked App Ban
Why in News ? Continuing tensions with China, New Delhi on Wednesday banned 118 China Linked App Ban, citing concerns over threats to India’s safety and sovereignty. About the News…
Muntra, country’s first unmanned tank, rolls out from the Chennai lab
In News Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an unmanned, remotely operated tank which has three variants surveillance, mine detection and reconnaissance in areas with nuclear and bio…
Cabinet apprised of MoU between India and Bangladesh for cyber security cooperation
Background CERT-In is a national nodal agency under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, with the objective of securing Indian cyber space. CERT-In is collaborating with overseas Computer…
India ranks 23rd in second Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2017
In News The second Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) has placed India at a high 23rd position out of 165 nations. About the Index The Index measures the commitment of nations…
NSG organises first International Aviation Security seminar
In News Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (I/C) attended the first International Aviation Security Seminar in Manesar. Objective of the seminar National Security Guard (NSG) has organised…
Centre plans partial removal of AFSPA in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh
In News The Centre is considering partial removal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. AFSPA and Effect AFSPA gives powers to the Army and…
Gurkha Land Issue
Gurkha Land Issue Source : The Hindu GS III : Internal Security What is discussed under Gurkha Land Issue ? What is Gorkhaland ? Gorkhaland Territorial Administration and issues Current…