A new UN report has officially named Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) as the group behind the attack; a chilling confirmation that terror networks are evolving, not fading. What’s worrying? They’re not using big armies. Instead, they’re operating through small, hidden cells across cities; making them harder to catch. For aspirants preparing for UPSC or state PSCs, this isn’t just current affairs; it’s a case study in how modern security threats operate. Understanding AQIS’s decentralised strategy could help you answer questions on internal security, counter-terrorism, and India’s evolving threat perception. The report also hints at deeper regional linkages; something examiners love to test. If you’re serious about acing GS Paper III, don’t just memorize the event. Understand the architecture behind it. Because next time, the question won’t be ‘Who attacked?’; it’ll be ‘How did they manage to strike, and why is this pattern concerning?’ Stay sharp. The world isn’t waiting for you to catch up.