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 […]
About The Exercise Milan
Context: The next edition of Exercise MILAN is scheduled to be held in February 2024. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Exercise Milan:
About Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN
Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? The 17th edition of India-Nepal Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN will be conducted in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand from 24th November to 07th December 2023. About Exercise SURYA KIRAN
About The Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23
Context: The Indian Armed Forces contingent, comprising 81 personnel, departed for Australia to take part in the second edition of Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23: Enhancing India-Australia Military Collaboration Inception and Frequency: Objective: Current Edition – AUSTRAHIND-23: Operational Focus: Key Highlights: Long-Term Significance:
About The Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR
Context: Recently, the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “VAJRA PRAHAR 2023” commenced at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR 2023: Strengthening Indo-US Defence Ties Edition: Participating Forces: Historical Context: Duration and Location: Objectives: Strategic Significance:
A Renewed Focus on Emerging Technologies in Defence
Context: The utilization of capabilities that leverage a combination of cyber technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), unmanned systems, and advanced computing is prevalent among most militaries. The Indian military is actively acknowledging this trend as recently highlighted by General Manoj Pande. Relevance: GS3- Defence Mains Question: Fully realising the potential of emerging technologies in the military […]
About The Exercise MITRA SHAKTI
Context: A joint military exercise, “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023” is being conducted from November 16th to 29th, 2023, in Aundh (Pune). Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Exercise MITRA SHAKTI: Participating Forces: Objectives: Exercise Components: Strategic Focus: Diplomatic Impact:
About Sagar Kavach
Context: The coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ is set to unfold its strategic manoeuvres along the Kerala and Mahe coasts. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Sagar Kavach: Strengthening Coastal Defenses through Unified Exercises Participating Agencies: Exercise Dynamics: Strategic Division: Attack vs. Defence Forces: Role of Fishermen: Outcome: -Source: The Hindu