Joint Military Exercise Desert Cyclone 2024
Context: The Joint Military Exercise ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’ between India and UAE will be held from January 2 to January 15 in Rajasthan. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Joint Military Exercise “Desert Cyclone 2024” India-UAE Relations
Pegasus Spyware Targeting Indian Journalists
Context: A joint report by The Washington Post and Amnesty International reveals Pegasus spyware targeting Indian journalists. Relevance: GS III: Cyber Security Dimensions of the Article: Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP): Overview Recent Works: About the Pegasus Project How dangerously compromising is Pegasus? What is a spyware and what are other similar types […]
About The INS Imphal
Context: Recently, INS (Indian Naval Ship) Imphal (Pennant D68) has been commissioned into the Indian Navy. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: INS Imphal: A Technologically Advanced Guided Missile Destroyer Introduction: Launch and Naming: Technical Specifications: Weaponry and Sensors: Strategic Significance: Project 15B: Advancing India’s Destroyer Capabilities Overview: Scope and Planning: Objectives: Lead Ship: […]
SAMAR Air Defence Missile System
Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully test fired the ‘SAMAR’ air defence missile system recently. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: SAMAR Air Defence Missile System: Enhancing Aerial Protection Capabilities: SAMAR-1 System: Key Facts about Akash Missile (SAM) Defence System:
Grass-Root Democracy as a Bulwark Against Maoists
Context: The recent Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh have concluded, and the tribal vote dynamics played a significant role for each political party, considering the substantial tribal population in the state. The tribal voters constitute 34% of the total vote share. The Maoist insurgency, currently prevalent in the country, is particularly concentrated in the tribal regions of Chhattisgarh, […]
Exercise VINBAX-2023 Overview
Context: The Indian Armed Forces contingent reached Hanoi, Vietnam to take part in the fourth edition of Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise VINBAX Overview Aim: Specific Training Areas: Knowledge Exchange:
Indian Navy’s Modernization for Undersea Operations
Context: The Indian Navy aims to enhance the capabilities of its Marine Commandos (MARCOS) for special undersea operations through the acquisition of indigenously-made swimmer delivery vehicles, also referred to as underwater chariots and midget submarines. Relevance: GS III: Defence and Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Navy’s Acquisition Plans for Indigenous Undersea Chariots Key Features: […]
About Global Positioning System
Context: Global Positioning System (GPS) is one of few everyday technologies that have had the kind of revolutionary impact on civilian, military, scientific, and urban realms, redefining our sense of location and impacting diverse sectors globally. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Global Positioning System (GPS) Developed by the U.S. Department of Defense […]
Indian Navy Day 2023
Context: On Indian Navy Day 2023, the Prime Minister announced reforms to shed colonial vestiges in the Navy’s ranks, realigning them with Indian heritage. The PM also commemorated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by inaugurating his statue at Sindhugarh fort in Maharashtra. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Navy Day Declarations Renewal of Naval […]
First Woman Commanding Officer
Context: In a groundbreaking move aligning with the Indian Navy’s philosophy of “all roles-all ranks,” Lieutenant Commander Shaliza Dhami has been appointed as the first woman commanding officer in a naval ship. She will lead INS Trinkat, a fast attack craft stationed in the western seaboard, marking a significant step in deploying women in various […]