GS Paper III · Internal Security
Terrorism Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper III)
From the syllabus: Linkages between development and extremism; role of external state and non-state actors; communication networks, media and social networking in internal security; cyber security; money-laundering; border areas and organized crime with terrorism; security forces and agencies
Why it matters: Examiners focus on how state actors fund cross border threats and how agencies counter radical networks using modern intelligence methods.
In the news
October 2026
08 Oct 2026
Global Cooperation to Combat Transnational TerrorismExercising its Right of Reply at the UN General Assembly Sixth Committee, India strongly criticized Pakistan's statements on international terrorism. India reminded the global community of major terror attacks including 9/11, 26/11, and...
September 2026
27 Sep 2026
India Highlights Security and Indus Treaty at UN General AssemblyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, reiterating that cross-border terrorism remains a primary threat to regional and global peace. He firmly rejected claims made by...
August 2026
27 Aug 2026
Five Eyes Alliance Focuses on Artificial Intelligence Security ThreatsThe Five Eyes intelligence alliance, comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, focused heavily on Artificial Intelligence during its latest security talks in Australia. Member nations...
17 Aug 2026
Indian Army Contingent Departs for Exercise MAITREE-XV in ThailandThe 15th edition of the joint military exercise MAITREE-XV between India and Thailand is set to take place in Surat Thani, Thailand. The exercise focuses on enhancing defense cooperation, tactical interoperability, and counter-terrorism...
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