About SPRINT Scheme
Focus: GS III: Defence Why in News? The Indian Navy has recently inked an agreement with Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd for acquiring armed autonomous boat swarms under the ‘SPRINT’ initiative. About SPRINT Scheme Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO)
Village Defence Committees
Context: After militants killed six people in two days in the Upper Dangri village of Jammu and Kashmir locals have demanded that they be provided weapons to take on attackers. Responding to the demands, Lt Governor assured the people that they would get a Village Defence Committee (VDC) on the lines of those in Doda […]
BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile
Context: Recently, The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully fired the extended range (ER) version of BrahMos and air-launched the supersonic cruise missile against a ship target from a SU-30MKI fighter aircraft. Relevance GS-III Internal Security Challenges, Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About BrahMos supersonic cruise missile About Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) […]
INS Mormugao
Context: In a boost to the country’s maritime capabilities, INS Mormugao has officially joined the Indian Navy’s fleet, marking a significant milestone for indigenous military expedition. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: What is Project 15B? What are the capabilities of INS Mormugao? Sophisticated digital networks: What is the strategic importance? -Source: The […]
Exercise SURYA KIRAN-XVI
Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? The 16th Edition of Indo-Nepal joint training Exercise “SURYA KIRAN-XVI” between India and Nepal will be conducted at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi (Nepal). About Exercise SURYA KIRAN
About KAZIND-22
Focus: GS III-Defence Why in News? The 6th Edition of Indo – Kazakhstan joint training exercise “KAZIND-22” is scheduled to be conducted at Umroi (Meghalaya) About KAZIND-22 Significance:
India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol
Focus: Security challenges Why in News? The 39th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy is being conducted from 08 – 19 December 2022. About India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol:
Afghanistan Terror Networks
Context For the first time, India hosted a gathering of Central Asian top security officials to discuss the evolving security situation in Afghanistan and ways to deal with the threat of terrorism emanating from that country. Relevance: GS Paper 3: Internal Security Mains Question Analyze the complexities and intensity of terrorism, as well as its […]
Cross Border Drones From Pak Rangers Outposts
Context The Amritsar sector of the Border Security Force (BSF) has seen the most cases of international border violations by drones originating in Pakistan in the last year. This was revealed by data obtained from Indian security agencies by a leading news outlet. Relevance GS Paper 3: Internal Security Mains Question What exactly are suicide […]
Cyber-Attacks: A Wake-Up Call for National Security
Context Relevance GS Paper 3: Internal Security Mains Question How would you rate India’s preparedness for potential cyber-attacks? Suggest a few measures that should be implemented to combat this threat. (150 words) Cyberattack More on the AIIMS cyberattack The attack’s ramifications Vulnerability of India’s Healthcare Sector Reasons for an increase in healthcare infrastructure cyber-attacks Cybersecurity […]