About The Exercise KAZIND-2023
Context: Recently, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force contingent, comprising 120 personnel, departed to take part in the Joint Military ‘Exercise KAZIND-2023’ which will be conducted at Otar, Kazakhstan, from October 30th to November 11th, 2023. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Exercise KAZIND-2023 Focus and Activities Significance
BRO Achieves Breakthrough in Crucial Tunnel Work
Context: A highly skilled and motivated team of engineers from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has achieved a significant milestone in the ongoing Project Sampark on National Highway 144A (NH144A) from Akhnoor to Poonch. Relevance: GS3- Internal Security Dimensions of the article: More on the achievement About BRO: About Project Sampark: The Project Sampark, initiated […]
About INS Sagardhwani
Context: Recently, INS Sagardhwani, an oceanographic research vessel embarked on a two-month long Sagar Maitri (SM) Mission-4 from South Jetty, Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: INS Sagardhwani: Sagar Maitri Initiative:
Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) Missile System
Context: The Indian defence establishment recently initiated a tender for the procurement of 30 units of the indigenous Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: About Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system: The Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system is a Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) […]
Exercise SAMPRITI
Context: India and Bangladesh commenced the 11th edition of exercise SAMPRITI on 03rd October 2023 in Umroi, Meghalaya. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise SAMPRITI: Enhancing India-Bangladesh Defense Cooperation
Key Features of Samudra Prahari
Context: The Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Prahari, a Pollution Control Vessel, has commenced an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, from September 11 to October 14, 2023, as part of an initiative announced during the ASEAN Defence Minister Meeting Plus meeting in November 2022. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of […]
National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)
Context: The Central Government recently extended the tenure of senior bureaucrat Piyush Goyal as the chief executive officer of National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID). Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Various Agencies and other interventions regarding Internal Security and their mandate), GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) […]
About The Exercise Yudh Abhyas
Context: The 19th edition of “EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS” will be conducted from 25th September to 8th October 2023 in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA. Relevance: GS II: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: About Exercise Yudh Abhyas: Exercise Yudh Abhyas is an annual military exercise conducted jointly by the Indian Army and the United States Army. […]
About The Operation Sajag
Context: The Indian Coast Guard recently conducted ‘Operation Sajag,’ a Coastal Security Drill along the Western Coast. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: Operation Sajag: Key Facts about the Indian Coast Guard:
Key Features of Samudra Prahari
Context: The Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Prahari, a Pollution Control Vessel, has commenced an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, from September 11 to October 14, 2023, as part of an initiative announced during the ASEAN Defence Minister Meeting Plus meeting in November 2022. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of […]