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Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG)

The Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG) play an important role in supporting India’s internal and border security infrastructure. The latest update highlights the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) plan to expand the BWHG units along the India-China border, following the model of the India-Pakistan border. Key Details about Border Wing Home Guards: Purpose: BWHGs function as ancillary forces to the Army and other border forces, particularly during emergencies and in guarding

14 October, 2025 Border Areas
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Decentralised Finance (DeFi)

In recent days, there has been a growing concern regarding the misuse of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) for illicit activities, especially by terrorist groups that may use DeFi platforms to raise funds, build infrastructure, or expand their networks. About Decentralised Finance (DeFi) What is DeFi? Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is an emerging financial system that leverages blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies to facilitate direct transactions between individuals and busines

14 October, 2025 Money laundering
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Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025

Recently, Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025 was inaugurated in Laipuli, located in the Tinsukia district of Assam. This exercise is a collaborative effort between the Indian Army and various state officials from Assam and Manipur to foster efficient cooperation and mutual understanding among diverse stakeholders involved in security and civil administration. About Exercise Samanvay Shakti Exercise Samanvay Shakti is a military-civil integration exercise designed to strengthen the cooperati

08 September, 2025 Internal security
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Women in Armed Forces

The first-ever batch of 17 female cadets graduated from the National Defence Academy (NDA), marking a historic step toward greater gender inclusion in India's armed forces. Significance of Women in the Armed Forces Constitutional Equality: Women's inclusion in the armed forces reflects the ideals enshrined in Article 14 (Right to Equality), Article 15 (Prohibition of discrimination), and Article 16 (Equal opportunity in public employment) of the Indian Constitution.

06 September, 2025 Security Forces & Agencies
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Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)

India’s fight against Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) has seen notable progress, marked by a dramatic reduction in insurgent incidents and a significant contraction of the Red Corridor. The insurgency, primarily driven by Maoist groups, once posed a major threat to India’s internal security, but sustained efforts have transformed the situation. Key Milestones in India’s Fight Against Left-Wing Extremism Origins and Spread of LWE: 1967: LWE’s roots

03 September, 2025 Link between Development and Extremism
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Money Laundering

A report submitted by the Finance Minister in the Rajya Sabha revealed that since 2015, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken up 5,892 cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, but has secured only 15 convictions. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has emphasized that ED must follow the rule of law, urged the establishment of fast-track courts for PMLA cases, and recommended regulation of cryptocurrencies to prevent misuse without banning them outright. What is Mo

26 August, 2025 Money laundering
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Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)- NGO

The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA) registration of two prominent non-governmental organisations (NGOs) — Centre for Policy Research (CPR) and World Vision India (WVI) have been cancelled this month. What is FCRA? Key provisions of FCRA, 2010 Key aspects Description About It regulates foreign donations and ensures that such contributions do not adversely aff

06 February, 2024 Internal security
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Poppy straw

Over 10,000 kg of poppy straw, under the cover of cattle feed, has been seized by the Central Bureau of Narcotics in the last 1 year. Poppy straw – It is the husk left after the opium is extracted from the pods which also contains a very small morphine content. Drug – It is one of the narcotic drugs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS). India is one of the few countries that legally cultivate opium poppy and

18 January, 2024 Internal security
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Cyber kidnapping

Cyber kidnapping is a type of cybercrime where attackers gain unauthorized access to computer systems or data and then demand ransom. In cyber kidnapping, online attackers target victims and force them into isolating themselves to demand ransom from their families. They monitor the victims through video chat and use pictures captured by them in isolated conditions to extort money from their families.

11 January, 2024 Cyber Security
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Regulation of Virtual Digital Asset

Recently, the Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND) issued show-cause notices to 9 offshore virtual digital asset service providers (VDA SPs) like Bitfinex and MEXC Global, among others. What is FIU-IND? Established in – 2004 under the Finance Ministry. Aim – To act as a nodal agency for receiving, analysing and disseminating information relating to suspected financial transactions Function – It receives reports from private and public sector b