Light Combat Helicopter Subject – Defence and Security Context – In Jhansi event, PM to hand over indigenous LCH to IAF Concept – The HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is an Indian multi-role attack helicopter designed and manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The LCH has been ordered by the Indian Air […]
Manipur Naga People’s Front Subject – Defence and Security Context – Manipur ambush: Naga outfit under scanner. MNPF claims responsibility for attack. Concept – It is ideologically opposed to the NSCN (I-M), the strongest of Manipur’s Naga group but not in conflict with the armed forces in the State since the ceasefire in […]
Permanent Commission for Women Subject – Defense and Security Context – Permanent commission for 11 women Army officers Concept – Under the Short Service Commission (SSC) scheme, women were commissioned into the Army for a period of 10 years, extendable up to 14 years. Women were, however, restricted to roles in specified streams such as Army Education Corps, […]
Indian Navy’s Mission Based Deployment Subject – Defence and Security Context – The Indian Navy is monitoring the Chinese Navy and its maritime assets deployed in the IOR, says Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh on the sidelines of the Goa Maritime Conclave. Concept – It is deploying mission ready ships and aircraft along […]
Indian Submarines Subject – Defence and Security Context – Last week, the CBI filed two chargesheets against serving and retired naval officers, and some others, for allegedly sharing details of the ongoing modernisation project of India’s Kilo Class submarines. Cboncept – The Kilo Class submarines comprises imported submarines that are being retrofitted. Currently, […]
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Subject – Defence and Security Context – Pakistan Taliban agree to ‘complete ceasefire’, says govt. Concept – The Pakistani Taliban aim to overthrow the government and govern the South Asian nation of 220 million by enforcing their own brand of harsh Islamic law. The militants, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, are separate from the Afghan […]
Non-Military Pre-emptive Strike Subject – Defence and Security Context–India has failed to fully appreciate the usage of international law as a means to advance its national security interests. Concept – In the wake of the February 14 Pulwama attack, the Indian Air Force conducted a cross-border counterterrorism operation that was hailed as a […]
J&K State Investigation Agency Subject – Security and Defence Context – Anti-terror agency set up in J&K Concept – The J&K Government has set up a new State Investigation Agency (SIA) for “speedy and effective investigation and prosecution of militancy-related cases in the Union Territory” The SIA will be a nodal agency for […]
Defence Acquisition Council Subject – Defence and Security Context – DAC clears proposals worth ₹7,965 cr. Concept – It was formed, after the Group of Ministers recommendations on ‘Reforming the National Security System’, in 2001, post Kargil War (1999). The Defence Acquisition Council is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry for deciding on new policies and […]
50th Parachute Brigade Subject – Defence and Security Context – Parachute unit practises combat manoeuvres Concept – The 50th Parachute Brigade is a brigade-sized formation of the Indian Army. Its main force is formed of battalions of the Parachute Regiment. The brigade was initially raised as part of the Indian Army during World […]