About Exercise Ekuverin
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The joint military exercise “Ekuverin” between the Indian Army & the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand from 11 to 24 June 2023. About Exercise Ekuverin:
Maiden India-France-UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The first edition of the India, France, and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise began on June 7, 2023, in the Gulf of Oman. Details:
Zomi-Kuki Insurgents Demand Manipur’s Own Administration
Context Relevance: GS Paper 3: Role of state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security Mains Question Consider the effects on Manipur’s territorial integrity and the overall multi-ethnic makeup of the state of allowing the Kuki tribe a separate administration. How can we respond to such requests while balancing constitutional concerns with democratic […]
NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System)
Context: The United States recently announced the approval of a $285 million sale of a NASAMS air defense system and related equipment to Ukraine. Relevance GS III: Defence About NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System): The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) is a medium-range ground-based air defense system used by several countries. Here are […]
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Initiative
Context: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), has reached a milestone with the signing of the 250th contract, the first one under the Mission DefSpace, and the 100th SPRINT (Navy) contract. Relevance: GS III- Defence Dimensions of the Article: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Main objectives of […]
About Exercise Samudra Shakti
Focus: GS III: Security Challeges Why in News? The indigenously designed and constructed ASW Corvette, INS Kavaratti, has reached Batam, Indonesia to take part in the fourth edition of the India-Indonesia Bilateral exercise named Samudra Shakti-23. About Exercise Samudra Shakti
About Territorial Army
Context: Raksha Mantri recently approved posting of Women Officers of the Territorial Army along the Line of Control. Relevance: GS II: Security Challenges About Territorial Army Role: Eligibility: Operations: -Source: The Hindu
The Unrest in Manipur
Context An eviction drive by the BJP-led government targeting a particular tribal group has caused unrest in Manipur since February 2023. The non-tribal Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status has exacerbated the conflict and led to violent protests and arson. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and […]
BRO Celebrates 64th Raising Day
Focus: GS-III: Security Challenges and their Management Why in News? Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 64th Raising Day on May 07, 2023 at all its detachments across the country. Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
About Buland Bharat Exercise
Context: Indian Army recently conducted the ‘Buland Bharat’ exercise in the longest high-altitude Artillery Ranges of the eastern theatre. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Buland Bharat Exercise: Purpose of the Exercise: Location and Duration: Participants: Key Objectives: Outcome: Source: India today