Fourth Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine
Context: India quietly launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) at the Ship Building Center (SBC) in Visakhapatnam, enhancing its nuclear deterrence capabilities. Relevance: GS III: Defence India’s Fourth Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN), Codenamed S4* Development and Capabilities Evolution and Comparison Naming Convention General Characteristics of SSBNs Strategic Military Role -Source: The Hindu
Innovations for Defence Excellence
Context: The Ministry of Defence is seeking more funds to continue its iDEX scheme, a central sector scheme which started in 2021, as 90% of the approved budget for 2021-26 has already been used. Relevance: GS III- Defence Dimensions of the Article: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Main objectives of iDEX -Source: The Hindu
THAAD Missile System
Context: In response to Israel intensifying its military operations against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, the United States has announced plans to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery to Israel. This deployment is aimed at bolstering Israel’s defensive capabilities against potential aerial threats during the ongoing conflict. Relevance: GS III: Defence THAAD Missile […]
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: