About Exercise SALVEX
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The Seventh edition of Indian Navy – US Navy (IN – USN) Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise, SALVEX was conducted from 26 Jun – 06 Jul 23 at Kochi. About Exercise SALVEX Training and Collaboration: Skill Enhancement:
About Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The seventh edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) hosted by the Indian Navy, is being conducted at/ off Visakhapatnam from 05 -10 July 2023. This edition marks the 11th anniversary of JIMEX, since its inception in 2012. About JIMEX 23 The exercise aims […]
About India-France Maritime Partnership Exercise
Focus: GS III: Security Challenegs Why in News? Recently, Indian Naval ships INS Rana and INS Sumedha undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise with French Navy ship FS Surcouf in the Bay of Bengal. India-France Maritime Partnership Exercise:
About INS SUNAYNA
Focus: GS III: Defence Why in News? Recently, INS Sunayna visited Mombasa, Kenya from 20-23 Jun 23 towards strengthening bilateral ties with maritime neighbours on the theme of the Ocean Ring of Yoga. INS SUNAYNA: Passage Exercise (PASSEX):
About Exercise Khaan Quest 2023
Focus: GS III: Security Challeges Why in News? Recently, the multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2023” commenced in Mongolia. About Exercise Khaan Quest 2023: Objectives: Activities: Purpose:
Digital India’s Vision and Reality: Data Security and Governance Issues
Context The events of June 12 emphasised the contrast between the promises made under Digital India and the actual realities. These instances shine light on issues surrounding data breaches and governance failings inside the country’s digital infrastructure, underscoring the need for improved cybersecurity measures and rigorous regulatory frameworks. Relevance GS Paper 3: Cyber Security Mains […]
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 […]
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 […]