INDIA AMONG TOP 3 MILITARY SPENDERS: REPORT
Why in news? The global military expenditure rose to $1917 billion in 2019 with India and China emerging among the top three spenders, according to a report ‘Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019’ by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Details India’s tensions and rivalry with both Pakistan and China are among the major drivers […]
STILL NO BULLSEYE, IN VOLUME AND VALUE: ON DEFENCE EXPORTS AND DEFENCE IMPORTS
According to a report released by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) for the period between 2009-13 and 2014-18, Indian defence imports fell even as exports increased. This is good for a nation that has had the record of being one of the biggest importers of Defence equipment. 2 Factors responsible for this shift ‘Make […]
DEFENCE PROCUREMENT DRAFT RELEASED
Why in news? The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has for the first time introduced leasing of defence equipment as a new category for acquisition in the draft Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2020. This DPP would remain in force till 31 March 2025. Proposed Measures un the DPP draft The draft proposed increasing the indigenous content […]
WITH FALLING ALLOCATION, NAVY LOOKS AT FLEET OPTIMISATION
Why in news? Facing increasing budgetary constraints and with several bigticket acquisitions lined up, the Navy is looking at adopting unmanned platforms, both aerial and underwater, in a big way. It is firm on a third aircraft carrier and the next line of six advanced submarines under Project-75I. Details As part of the fleet rationalisation […]
CRIME MULTI AGENCY CENTRE AND NATIONAL CYBERCRIME TRAINING CENTRE LAUNCHED
Why in news? National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) celebrated its 35thInception Day, on March 12, 2020 Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC): for sharing of information on heinous crime and other issues related to inter-state coordination. National Cybercrime Training Centre (NCTC): for professional quality eLearning services on cyber crime investigation on large scale to police officers, […]
DEFENCE CORRIDORS
Why in news? In pursuance to the budget announcement (2018-19), it has been decided to set up two Defence Industrial Corridors in the Country Uttar Pradesh : six nodes in Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor viz. Agra, Aligarh, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Kanpur and Lucknow Tamil Nadu: five nodes viz. Chennai, Coimbatore, Hosur, Salem and Tiruchirappalli have been […]
MOU: INDIAN AIR FORCE
Why in news? As a unique initiative of Indian Air Force, the IAF and Savitribai Phule Pune University entered into an academic collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a ‘Chair of Excellence’ at Department of Defence & Strategic Studies on 29 February, 2020. The Chair will enable IAF officers to pursue Doctoral […]
DRDO TO MAKE FIVE-LAYER MASKS AND MODIFY VENTILATORS
Why in news? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) develops five layer N99 masks with two layers of nano mesh. The DRDO has developed a ventilator and is working with the industry to produce 5,000 of them per month to treat COVID-19 patients. Details The DRDO developed a ventilator along with the Society for […]
NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY – ARRESTS ONE IN PULWAMA
Why in news? NIA has arrested a person in relation to Pulwama case Details The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a state agency established by the Indian Government to combat terror in India. It acts as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency. The agency is empowered to deal with terror related crimes across states […]
NIA CONDUCTS FRESH SEARCHES IN PULWAMA
Focus: GS-III Internal Security, Prelims Why in news? Several teams of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on 26th February 2020 conducted multiple searches in the Kashmir Valley targeting the Jaish-e-Mohammed ( JeM) and its supporters. Searches were conducted at- at least five locations in a fresh clampdown against the militant outfit. JeM Commander Zahid Ahmed […]