PM PITCHES FOR BOOST TO DEFENCE EXPORTS
Why in news? India became the world’s largest arms importer as it did not utilize its capacities to full potential after Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated He asserted that India was looking to achieve defence exports worth ₹35,000 crore in the next five years A long-term integrated defence plan was being conceptualized with emphasis on […]
NO DECISION YET ON PAN INDIA NRC, MINISTER TELLS PARLIAMENT
Why in news? The government informed the Lok Sabha that till now it “has not taken any decision to prepare National Register of Citizens (NRC) at the national level.” Form not finalised The NPR form is yet to be finalised and notified but the trial form last year collected details from 30 lakh respondents on 21 […]
NOD FOR 83 LCA TEJAS MK-1A
Focus: GS-III Internal Security, Science and Technology, Prelims Why in news? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister on 18th March 2020, accorded approval for the procurement of 83 indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1A from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by “finalising the contractual and other issues”. The proposal will now […]
WOMEN IN DEFENCE FORCES
Focus: GS-III Internal Security, GS-II Social Justice Why in news? Year wise induction details of women officers in the three armed forces during the past three years and current year, given in a written reply is as follows: 2017 2018 2019 2020 Indian Army 949 819 364 01 Indian Air Force 59 59 51 […]
DEFENCE CORRIDORS AT TAMIL NADU
Focus: GS-III Internal Security Why in news? In pursuance to the Union Budget announcement (2018-19), it has been decided to set up two Defence Industrial Corridors in the Country, one in Uttar Pradesh and another in Tamil Nadu. Subsequently, five nodes for Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor, viz. Chennai, Coimbatore, Hosur, Salem and Tiruchirapalli have […]
DEFENCE EXPENDITURE
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy, Internal Security Why in news? It may be seen from data of economic survey that Defence Budget as a percentage of GDP may appear to be decreasing due to increasing trend in the growth of GDP. However, it is increasing in absolute terms, implying higher spending. Details The Indian Army, given […]