About Malabar Naval Exercise 2024
Context: Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar recently observed that the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and the Indo-Pacific Region (IPR) are becoming increasingly vital for global security and economic stability. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Malabar naval exercise -Source: The Hindu, The Indian Express
Why Maoists Must Abandon Armed Struggle and Embrace Democracy
Context:In a significant setback to Maoist insurgency in India, 31 cadres, including senior members, were killed in a security operation in Abujhmadh, Chhattisgarh — a stronghold considered the last bastion of left-wing extremism. The operation is part of intensified efforts by security forces and paramilitary groups to eliminate Maoist influence in central and eastern India. […]
About The Exercise KAZIND
Context: The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND is scheduled to be conducted from 30th September to 13th October 2024 at Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise KAZIND: -Source: The Hindu
About Exercise VARUNA
Context: Recently, the 22nd edition of the India-France bilateral naval exercise VARUNA took place in the Mediterranean Sea. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Details Significance
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana
Context: Recently, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY), launched on 12th September 2019, has completed five successful years. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY): Key Benefits of PM-KMY: Exiting the Scheme: Scheme Management: About PM KISAN Nodal: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare -Source: Indian Express, […]
About The Exercise Yudh Abhyas
Context: Recently, the 20th edition of the India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 began at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. 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. Here are key details about […]
About Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
Context: The Centre has relaxed the automatic exclusion criteria for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), allowing families with certain assets to avail of the rural housing scheme. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: Updated Guidelines for PMAY-Gramin: PMAY-G (Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin) Salient Features of PMAY-G:
Central Industrial Security Force
Context: The central government recently approached the Supreme Court, alleging that inadequate arrangements were made for the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Overview Organizational Structure Core Functions -Source: Indian Express
About the Exercise Mitra Shakti
Context: The Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army will kick off their joint exercise, “Mitra Shakti,” at Maduruoya in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Mitra Shakti:
About The Exercise Udara Shakti
Context: Recently, the Indian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force participated in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Udara Shakti: Sukhoi Su-30MKI