About Exercise DUSTLIK 2023
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The 4th edition of the joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army has begun in Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand). About Exercise DUSTLIK 2023
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
Context: Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the raising of seven new battalions of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: About Indo-Tibetan Border Police: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs. History and Formation: Roles and Responsibilities: Organization: Recruitment and Training: Uniform and Insignia: Awards and […]
About EX DHARMA GUARDIAN
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The 4th edition of joint military exercise, “EX DHARMA GUARDIAN”, between India and Japan is being conducted at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan from 17 February to 02 March 2023. About EX DHARMA GUARDIAN:
CBRN Weapons
Context: An ongoing Indo-US joint exercise, named TARKASH, has for the first time included “Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) terror response” in its drill. Relevance: GS III: Security challenges Dimensions of the Article: About TARKASH About CBRN weapons Historical Use Recent Use -Source: Indian Express
The Law and Order Matrix in India requires a reboot
Context The recently held annual All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police saw a departure from the past when some topics that were discussed made their way into the public eye. This sparked some debate over how to handle certain issues, particularly those on the border. Relevance GS Paper-3: Security Challenges and their Management […]
About Operation Sadbhavana in Ladakh
Focus: GS III: Security challenegs Why in News? As part of Operation SADBHAVANA, the Indian Army is running multiple welfare activities for children in remote areas of the Union Territory of Ladakh. This includes running seven Army Goodwill Schools, where over 2,200 students are currently enrolled. About Operation Sadbhavana in Ladakh: Achieving Objectives: Health and […]
About INS Vagir
Context: Recently, The Indian Navy commissioned the fifth diesel-electric Kalvari-class submarine Vagir. It is among the six submarines being built by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, in collaboration with the French M/s Naval Group under Project 75. Reference: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: What are the specifications of Vagir? Kalvari-class background […]
About Exercise Cyclone-I
Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? The first joint exercise between the special forces of the Indian Army and the Egyptian Army is taking place in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan since 14 January 2023. About Exercise Cyclone-I Purpose of the Exercise Benefits of the Exercise
Exercise Varuna
Focus: GS III: Security challenegs Why in News? The 21st edition of the bilateral naval exercise between India and France, “Exercise Varuna,” began on January 16, 2023. Exercise Details Significance
VSHORAD Missile System
Recently, The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to procure the Very Short Range Air Defence System or VSHORAD (IR Homing) missile system, designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), among other weapon systems for the Army and Navy at a total cost of Rs4,276 crore. Relevance: GS III: Defence […]