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 […]
CWMA DROPS DISCUSSION ON KEKADATU DAM
Why in news? Background Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) CWMA has been created as per the Cauvery Management Scheme framed by Centre and approved by Supreme Court. The Cauvery Management Scheme deals with release of water from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry. It will be implemented by Cauvery Management Authority (CMA). CMA will be sole […]
KARBIS PROTEST AGAINST ST STATUS FOR HILL BODOS
Why in news? The Bodos, an ethnic group in Assam, had been demanding a separate State since 1972, and are recognised as a Scheduled Tribe (Plain). After the conclusion of the latest Bodo pact, the Karbi Longri and North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), a militant group that signed a ceasefire pact with the Centre […]
PAKISTAN TO REMAIN IN TERROR FINANCING WATCHDOG’S GREY LIST
Why in news? The International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG) of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommended that Pakistan be retained on the ‘Grey List’, given its failure to completely implement the 27 point action plan to check terror financing
US HAS REACHED A DEAL WITH THE TALIBAN TO REDUCE DEADLY ATTACKS
The United States and the Taliban have negotiated a proposal for a seven-day reduction in violence All along that the best, if not only, solution in Afghanistan is a political agreement This deal will take effect “very soon” and could lead to the withdrawal of an unspecified number of American troops from Afghanistan. “Reduction in […]
HAFEEZ SAEED AND TERROR FINANCING
Why in news? Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people and injured hundreds more, has been sentenced to jail in Pakistan for Five and a half years on terror finance charges. Saeed, a UN designated terrorist and head of the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), was found guilty of “being […]
PM PITCHES FOR BOOST TO DEFENCE EXPORTS
Why in news? India became the world’s largest arms importer as it did not utilize its capacities to full potential after Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated He asserted that India was looking to achieve defence exports worth ₹35,000 crore in the next five years A long-term integrated defence plan was being conceptualized with emphasis on […]