The National Security Guard (NSG) Subject – Defence and Security Context – NSG to offer anti-drone cover in J&K Concept – The National Security Guard (NSG), the counterterrorism commando force, has been deployed at the Indian Air Force (IAF) stations in Srinagar and Jammu to provide anti-drone security cover to these vital installations. The NSG chief said […]
Carl Vinson Subject – Defence and Security Context – Carl Vinson, a floating city on sea Concept – USS Carl Vinson is Nimitz-class super carrier, can take away one’s breath. Not only the size of the ship, but the flurry of activity, its fire power, its fighter jets on board and the enthusiasm […]
Seven new defence CPSEs created Subject – Defence and Security Context – Seven new defence CPSEs created Concept – Prime minister Narendra Modi announced creation of seven state-run defence companies that will enjoy full functional autonomy and have decisive R&D orientation. The assets of the over 200-year-old Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), including its […]
BSF powers and jurisdiction Subject – Defence and Security Context – The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) Concept – The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) up to 50 km inside the international borders […]
Border Security Force (BSF) Subject – Defence and Security Context – Punjab unhappy after Centre enhances powers of BSF Concept – The Union Home Ministry has enhanced the powers of the Border Security Force (BSF) to “arrest, search and seize” within 50 km from the international boundary in Assam, West Bengal and Punjab. Such operational powers to the BSF, […]
Malabar exercise Subject – Defence and Security Context – Malabar exercise phase-II to be held next week Concept – This is the first military engagement among the Quad partner countries since Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. unveiled the AUKUS initiative to deepen cooperation on a range of “emerging security and defence capabilities” which includes equipping Australian with at […]
Ajeya Warrior Subject – Defence and Security Context – Indian forces to carry out exercise with U.K. Concept – It is a India-UK joint military exercise. The exercise is conducted alternatively in the United Kingdom and India. Other joint exercises between India and UK: Navy: Konkan Air Force: Indradhanush.
SC120-LOX Subject – Defence and Security Context – HAL delivers heaviest propellent tank to ISRO Concept – The heaviest semi-cryogenic propellant tank (SC120¬ LOX) ever fabricated by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been delivered to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The semi cryo-liquid oxygen (LOX) tank — the first developmental welded hardware — is a part of […]
NCC’s first Air-strip Subject – Defence and Security Context – NCC’s first airstrip in country getting ready in Idukki Concept – This is the NCC’s only airstrip in the country, and is being constructed by the Public Works Department (PWD). The airstrip will be used to provide training for NCC Air Wing cadets in flying small aircraft, and there will […]
Voluntary Safety Reporting System Subject – Defence and Security Context – Online system for aviation safety Concept – The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced a Web-based system for voluntary reporting of incidents that pose a potential threat to flight safety. It said that to encourage voluntary safety reporting, besides e-mail […]