IN-EUNAVFOR Exercise Subject : Defence Context : Recently, the first edition of IN-EUNAVFOR Exercise was commenced in Gulf of Aden. Concept : About IN-EUNAVFOR Exercise It is a joint naval exercise between Indian Navy and European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR). The participants of IN-EUNAVFOR Exercise are Indian Naval Ship Trikand, Italian Navy Ship […]
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Subject : Defence Context : Recently, the Ministry of Defence has approved the budgetary support of Rs 498.8 crore to Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) – Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) for the next five years. Concept : Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) It was launched by the Hon’ble […]
Coast Guard inducts three ALH Mk-III helicopters Subject: Defence Context: The Coast Guard on Saturday inducted the first batch of three Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL). Concept: About ALH MK-III Helicopter The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV), designed and built in-house, is a twin-engine, multi-role, multi-mission […]
INDO – THAI COORDINATED PATROL Subject : Defence Context : Recently, the 31st edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy is being conducted Concept : About Indo-Thai Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) The two navies have been carrying out CORPAT along their International Maritime Boundary Line […]
INS SANDHAYAK DECOMMISSIONED Subject : Defence Context : Recently, the Ministry of Defence has announced the decommissioning of INS Sandhayak. Concept : About INS Sandhayak It is the first of its class indigenously designed and built Hydrographic Survey Ship of Indian Navy. It was conceptualised by then Chief Hydrographer to the Govt. of […]
OPERATION SAGAR AARAKSHA II Subject : Defence Context: Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with Sri Lankan authorities, has been tirelessly engaged in fighting a major fire onboard the Chemical laden container vessel MV X-Press Pearl anchored off Colombo since 25 May 2021. Concept : The coordinated joint operation between India and Sri […]
DAC CLEARS BUILDING OF 6 ATTACK SUBMARINES Subject : Defence Context : Recently, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved proposals concerning Capital Acquisitions of various equipment for modernisation and operational needs of the Armed Forces amounting to approx. Rs 6,000 crore. Concept : The DAC also approved issue of RFP for construction […]
SURYAKIRAN AEROBATIC DISPLAY TEAM COMPLETES 25 YEARS Subject : Defence Context : The Suryakiran aerobatic display team of the Indian Air Force (IAF), which has enthralled crowds across the country with their hair-raising manoeuvres with their aircraft in red and white, has just completed 25 years. Concept : Surya Kiran (“Rays of the […]
COAST GUARD WILL GET MORE RESPONSIBILITIES Subject : Defence Context : National Security Advisor AjitDoval commissioned Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sajag and dedicated it to the nation for safeguarding the maritime interests on May 29, 2021. OPV Sajag is constructed by M/s Goa Shipyard Limited. Concept : Indian Coast […]
LINE OF CONTROL Subject : Defence / Security Context : India Can’t Accept Terrorism Legitimate as Diplomacy: S Jaishankar on LoC Ceasefire Concept : The LoC emerged from the 1948 as “ceasefire line” negotiated by the UN after the Kashmir War. It was designated as the LoC in 1972, following the Shimla Agreement […]