Vostok-2022 Military Exercise
Context: Vostok-2022 Military exercise commences in Russia with countries like India and China participating. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Vostok-2022: It is a multilateral strategic and command exercise taking place in Russia. An Indian Army contingent comprising troops from 7/8 Gorkha Rifles is participating in the exercise. Aim: The exercise is aimed at interaction […]
Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court prima facie agreed to reconsider two aspects of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) upheld by its judgment on July 27, which deprives an accused a copy of the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) and transfers the burden of proof of innocence onto shoulders of the accused instead of […]
Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile
Focus: GS III- Defence Technology Why in News? Recently, Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy from an Indian Naval Ship at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. About VL-SRSAM: For the deployment of Indian […]
AFT’s Delivery of Justice
Context Defence minister Rajnath Singh said that the government is taking steps to further empower the armed forces tribunal (AFT) and make it more responsive. Relevance GS Paper 2: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate Mains Question Each branch of the armed forces extolling its own importance does not help us prepare for the […]
Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise VINBAX 2022
Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise VINBAX 2022 concluded at Chandimandir with an impressive display of Multi Agency Humanitarian Assistance in Disaster Relief (HADR) demonstration and an equipment display showcasing the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. About Ex VINBAX 2022: The exercise is a sequel to previously […]
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 […]