About The S-400 Air Defence Missile System
Context: Ukraine recently said it destroyed a Russian S-400 anti-aircraft system on the Crimean peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: About S-400 Air Defence Missile System: Here are its key features: -Source: Times of India
About Exercise MALABAR
Context: The 27th edition of Exercise MALABAR took place off the East Coast of Australia near Sydney, concluding on August 21, 2023. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: About Exercise MALABAR Participating Units: Operations and Integration: Shared Commitment and Regional Stability:
About The Exercise Zayed Talwar
Context: Indian Navy and United Arab Emirates to conduct bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar from 8th to 11 August 2023. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Zayed Talwar Participating Ships: Professional Engagement: Mutual Learning: Enhanced Partnership:
Central Armed Police Force
Context: According to data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to Parliament recently, 432 personnel of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) died by suicide in the last three years. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) Evolution of Terminology: Responsibilities: Classification of CAPF: CAPF consists […]
Yudh Abhyas: India-USA Joint Military Exercise
Context: Armies of India and the United States will begin another edition of their joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ at Fort Wainwright in Alaska. Relevance: GS III: Security challenges Dimensions of the Article: Yudh Abhyas: India-USA Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2023 (19th Edition): List of Other India-USA Exercises:
Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Context: A constable of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) allegedly shot and killed four people on board the Mumbai-bound 12956 Jaipur-Mumbai Superfast Express. Later, the accused was arrested by Government Railway Police (GRP). Relevance: GS II: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Railway Protection Force (RPF) Function and Area of Operation Origin and Reasons for […]
About The Akira Ransomware
Context: Recently, the Computer Emergency Response Team of India issued an alert for ransomware dubbed Akira. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Akira Ransomware Working Mechanism: What is ransomware? What is Cyber Attack and Cyber Security? What are other similar types of Cyber Attacks? Which agencies in India deal with cyber-attacks? -Source: […]
About The Exercise Nomadic Elephant
Context: A bilateral joint military exercise “NOMADIC ELEPHANT-23” is scheduled to be conducted between India and Mongolia at Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 31 July 2023. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Exercise Nomadic Elephant: -Source: The Hindu
About The JIMEX 23
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The 7th edition of Japan India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) hosted by the Indian Navy concluded in the Bay of Bengal with the two sides bidding farewell to each other with a customary steampast. About JIMEX 23 The exercise aims to enhance cooperation and interoperability between […]
About The BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile
Context: The Philippine Army has started negotiations with India’s BrahMos Corporation to acquire batteries of the BrahMos supersonic anti-ship cruise missile. Relevance GS-III Internal Security Challenges, Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About BrahMos supersonic cruise missile About Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Objectives of DRDO Issues with DRDO: -Source: The Hindu