CISF Personnel Replace Delhi Police for Parliament Security
Context: Following a security breach in December 2023, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has taken over the security of the Parliament complex. The CISF personnel have replaced the 150 personnel of the Delhi Police, which included 54 women personnel, who were previously deployed for Parliament security. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the […]
Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi Appointed as Next Chief of the Naval Staff
Context: Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff by the government. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, bringing extensive experience and leadership to his new role. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Profile of Vice Admiral Tripathi Appointment: Service […]
About Poorvi Lehar
Context: Recently, the Indian Navy conducted a Military Exercise named “Poorvi Lehar” on the Eastern Coast of India. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Poorvi Lehar: Objective: Participants: Phases: Maritime Domain Awareness: Capability Demonstration:
About BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile
Context: Recently, India delivered BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines. India is looking at further expanding defense ties with the Philippines against the backdrop of growing global concerns over China’s increasing military assertiveness in the South China Sea. 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) […]
Exercise Poorvi Lehar 2024
Context: Indian Navy conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar on East Coast under the Operational Control of The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Poorvi Lehar 2024: Indian Navy’s Maritime Security Drill Key Highlights: Significance:
Indian Government Prioritizes Development of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Context: The Indian government’s renewed emphasis on the development of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI) highlights their strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific region. This focus has led to intensified efforts to bolster infrastructure and security measures in the islands. Relevance: GS III: Internal Security Dimensions of the Article: Strategic Importance of the Andaman and […]
About Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
Context: INS Talwar of the Indian Navy recently seized 940 kg of drugs in the Arabian Sea as part of an operation led by the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) Overview Main Objectives Key Functions Task Forces Headquarters Member Nations Participation and Mandate Command Structure
India Emerges as the Leading Global Arms Importer
Context: According to the latest data on international arms transfers from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India has emerged as the world’s leading arms importer during the period from 2019 to 2023. This marks a significant increase, with India’s imports rising by 4.7% compared to the previous five-year period from 2014 to 2018. […]
About The Exercise Tiger Triumph
Context: Exercise Tiger Triumph is scheduled on the Eastern Seaboard from 18 to 31 March 2024. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Tiger Triumph: Strengthening Bilateral HADR Capabilities Nature and Purpose: Phases of the Exercise: Participant Forces: Objectives: Key Activities: Significance:
About The LAMITIYE-2024
Context: Recently, the Indian Army contingent participated in the 10th edition of Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024” with the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About LAMITIYE Name and Meaning: Objective: Activities: Significance: Seychelles