National Cyber Coordination Centre Launches 'Cyber Surakshit' App
The National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC) has launched the 'Cyber Surakshit' app to help citizens report and prevent cybercrimes.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- NCCC launches 'Cyber Surakshit' app for cybercrime reporting.
- Provides real-time alerts on phishing and malware.
- Part of the 'Cyber Surakshit Bharat' initiative.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 3–5 | Defence acquisitions, military exercises, and appointments appear in SSC GK. |
| Banking (IBPS / SBI) | Low | 1–2 | Rarely tested in banking exams. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Military exercise: name, participating countries, location, purpose
- Defence acquisition: system name, purpose, procured from which country
- Appointments: new Chief of Army Staff, CNS, CAS, and their tenures
- Indigenization: 'Made in India' defence milestones, first-ever systems
- Strategic policy: recent changes to defence export policy, FDI limits in defence
Practice Questions
Q1. Which organization launched the 'Cyber Surakshit' app?
- RBI
- NCCC
- ISRO
- SEBI
Explanation: The National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC) launched the app.
Q2. What is the primary purpose of the 'Cyber Surakshit' app?
- Online shopping
- Cybercrime reporting and prevention
- Social networking
- Cryptocurrency trading
Explanation: The app is designed for reporting cybercrimes and providing alerts to prevent them.
How to Prepare Defence for Government Exams
For every military exercise, note: India + Partner country + Purpose (bilateral or multilateral). Questions are pattern-based.
Defence indigenization ('Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence') is a high-priority topic for 2025–26. Focus on systems developed by DRDO or HAL.
Chiefs of defence services change periodically. Always keep the current CDS, Army Chief, Navy Chief, and Air Chief up to date.
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