Examine the geopolitical dimensions of the State-sponsored hacking / cyber attacks and their implications for Geopolitics.

In one of the shocking developments of the decade, there has been a constant rise in the cases of cyber hacking that are backed by nation-States. Their targets are government institutions, industrial facilities and businesses that use sophisticated technology. The ..

How the Army is undertaking waste disposal at the strategically significant Siachen?

The Army has removed more than 130 tonnes of garbage from the Siachen and is cutting potential trash in rations to ensure the waste mounds are completely eliminated. Waste Accumulation in Siachen Over 236 tonnes of waste is generated on ..

What are the findings of the study “Enemy: Impact of Smuggling on Indian Economy and Employment”?

The study “Enemy: Impact of Smuggling on Indian Economy and Employment” was conducted by FICCI CASCADE and conducted by Thought Arbitrage Research Institute (TARI). Findings of the Study Illegal movement of goods (smuggling) in five sectors namely textiles, ready-made garments, cigarettes, ..

What is Pegasus software and how it poses a threat to countries like India ?

In May of 2019, Facebook-owned WhatsApp identified a bug in the app’s call function was used to install malicious code into the phone of the users. In late October, the malicious code was identified as Pegasus, a spyware developed by ..

“ULFA’s demand for Swadhin Asom was not merely a local issue but an important factor in the broader discourse on identity, autonomy, and peace in the region.” Analyse.

The demand for Swadhin Asom by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is rooted in historical grievances and a sense of identity. The ULFA argues that Assam was never an integral part of India, citing the Treaty of Yanbadu ..

To what extent has the Sixth Schedule alleviated the aspirations of the North Eastern tribal communities? Discuss.

The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India aims to empower tribal communities in the North East, providing them with autonomy and self-governance. This initiative has had varying degrees of success in addressing the aspirations of these communities. Autonomy and ..

To what extent does the Bodoland Accord challenge the Constitution of India’s stance on separate homelands based on racial ethnicity? Explain.

The question of whether Bodoland’s status challenges the Constitution of India’s stance on separate homelands based on racial ethnicity is complex. The Constitution does not explicitly provide for separate states based on ethnic identity; however, the Bodoland issue illustrates an ..

Underline the key features of Article 371-A of the Constitution of India. How does Article 371-A reflect the principles of self-determination for the Naga people? Explain.

The Naga people, with a rich cultural heritage and distinct identity, have long sought self-determination within the Indian Union. Article 371-A of the Constitution of India plays important role in this context, granting Nagaland special provisions that recognise and preserve ..