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
Sea Defenders-2024
Context: Recently, the maritime security exercise ‘Sea Defenders-2024’ was held between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Sea Defenders-2024 The exercise encompassed a range of scenarios aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the participating coast guard units. Here are the key […]
Combatting the Rise of Cyberbullying
Context: The internet has revolutionized social communication, especially for young people, creating a whole new realm of interaction. While technology has undeniably improved human lives, its negative aspects cannot be overlooked. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: Comment upon the rising incidents of cyberbullying in India. What is the legislative and institutional framework in this regard and […]
About Project Seabird
Context: The Defence Minister will inaugurate two big piers and seven towers with 320 homes for Navy officers and Defence civilians as part of Project Seabird at Naval Base Karwar in Karnataka. Relevance: GS III: Defence Project Seabird: India’s Naval Infrastructure Endeavor Overview: Historical Context: Scale and Components: Phases: Future Accommodations:
Very Short-Range Air Defence System
Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted two flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS): Safeguarding Low-Altitude Spaces Strategic Overview: Characteristics: Indigenous Development: Key Features: -Source: India Today
About the Exercise Samudra Laksamana
Context: The third edition of Exercise Samudra Laksamana is currently underway from February 28 to March 2, 2024, at/off the coast of Visakhapatnam. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Samudra Laksamana 2024: Fostering Naval Collaboration Phases of Exercise: Objectives: Interoperability and Bonds:
Exercise MILAN 2024
Context: Exercise MILAN 2024 recently concluded with the closing ceremony held aboard the INS Vikrant, marking the end of the Sea Phase off Visakhapatnam. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges MILAN 2024: 12th Edition of Multilateral Naval Exercise Introduction: Objective: Historical Background: Participating Nations: Two-Phase Structure: