[Updated] National Register of Citizens (NRC) – Explained
Assam’s final National Register of Citizens (NRC) has been published. Of the 3.3 crore applicants, over 19 lakh were excluded from the final list. …
Internal Security
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 – Why is it in Contention?
The NIA (amendment) bill, 2019 has been passed in both the houses of the parliament and is waiting for the president’s assent to become a…
Ladakh’s Union Territory (UT) demand – All You Need to Know
First Published - August 2018
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Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act – What is the Controversy?
On July 24, 2019, the Lok Sabha has passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019. This bill, if made into a law, will replace the …
Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Pakistan & Terror Financing – All You Need to Know
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog that combats money laundering and terrorist financing, had…
Mission Shakti – Why is it Path-Breaking?
Recently, the DRDO’s anti-satellite missile system (ASAT) project named Mission Shakti successfully destroyed a live satellite in the Low Earth Orbi…
Official Secrets Act – Transparency Vs National Security
The Official Secrets Act (OSA) has been in the news recently due to the debate over ‘stolen documents’ in Rafale case. The Attorney-General has su…
Indus Waters Treaty: All you need to know
After the terror attack in Pulwama, the government has decided to stop India’s share of waters in the Indus river system from flowing into Pakistan.…
Geneva Conventions on Prisoners of War – All You Need to Know
Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman who was arrested by the Pakistani rangers was…
