Udarashakti Exercise
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? Recently, a contingent of the Indian Air Force left for Malaysia to participate in a bilateral exercise named ‘Udarashakti’. While Harimau Shakti is Joint military exercises which are held annually between the two countries. Highlights of the Exercise The Indian Air Force is participating in the air exercise with Su-30 MKI and C-17 aircraft while […]
F-INSAS, Nipun Mines and Landing Craft Assault
Context: A day after a made-in-India howitzer gun, the ATAGS, was used for the first time in the ceremonial 21-gun salute during the Independence Day celebrations, Defence Minister handed over several new defence systems, including the F-INSAS, the Nipun mines, the Landing Craft Assault (LCA), to the Army. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the […]
The Fragility of the Northeast’s Integration
Context The concept of India is changing once more, and any return to “mainstream versus sub-stream friction” signals danger. Relevance GS Paper 2: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. pressure groups and formal/informal associations […]
What is Butterfly Mine?
Context: The UK Ministry of Defence, in its intelligence assessment of the ongoing war in Ukraine, has and sounded an alarm on the possible use of PFM-1 series ‘Butterfly Mines’ by the Russian military in Donetsk and Kramatorsk. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: What is the ‘Butterfly Mine’ and why is it […]
Ex Vajra Prahar 2022
Focus: GS III- Security Challenges Why in News? The 13th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex Vajra Prahar 2022” commenced at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS), Bakloh (HP). About Ex Vajra Prahar 2022: The US contingent is represented by personnel from the 1st Special Forces Group (SFG) and Special Tactics Squadron (STS) of US […]
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Initiative
Focus: GS III- Defence Why in News? Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) framework was launched by the Government with the aim to foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace Sector by engaging Industries including MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes and academia and promote self-reliance. Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Innovations for Defence […]
Combined Maritime Forces
Context India has officially begun working with the Bahrain-based multilateral partnership, Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). India announced its intention to join the CMF as an Associate Partner at the India-US 2+2 in April. According to official sources, the modalities of the exact nature of cooperation are being worked out. The modalities will specify how many […]
Personal Data Protection Bill
Context The government has withdrawn the Personal Data Protection Bill from Parliament as it considers a “comprehensive legal framework” to regulate the online space, including bringing separate laws on data privacy, the overall Internet ecosystem, cybersecurity, telecom regulations, and harnessing non-personal data to boost innovation in the country. Relevance GS III: Cyber Security, IT & […]
Exercise Pitch Black
Context: Indian Force will join 16 other nations later this month for Exercise Pitch Black, hosted by the Australian Air Force. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Exercise Pitch Black It’s a biennial exercise to enhance interoperability and strengthen relationships among participants. It will provide Indian Air Force a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with these nations in […]
India Oman Joint Military Exercise ‘AL NAJAH-IV’
Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? The 4th Edition of India Oman Joint Military Exercise ‘AL NAJAH-IV’ between contingents of Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman is scheduled to take place at the Foreign Training Node of Mahajan Field Firing Ranges (Rajasthan) from 01 to 13 August 2022. About AL NAJAH-IV: The Royal Army […]