About the Exercise Samudra Laksamana
Context: The third edition of Exercise Samudra Laksamana is currently underway from February 28 to March 2, 2024, at/off the coast of Visakhapatnam. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Samudra Laksamana 2024: Fostering Naval Collaboration Phases of Exercise: Objectives: Interoperability and Bonds:
Exercise MILAN 2024
Context: Exercise MILAN 2024 recently concluded with the closing ceremony held aboard the INS Vikrant, marking the end of the Sea Phase off Visakhapatnam. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges MILAN 2024: 12th Edition of Multilateral Naval Exercise Introduction: Objective: Historical Background: Participating Nations: Two-Phase Structure:
Revamping India’s Intelligence Network
Context: The need for a thorough revamp of India’s intelligence framework becomes evident when considering the presence of 14 intelligence agencies, each with diverse and sometimes overlapping responsibilities. Relevance: GS3- Internal Security Mains Question: Reforms are urgently required in India’s intelligence structure to tackle issues related to coordination deficiencies and lapses in accountability. Analyse. (10 […]
About The Defence Acquisition Council
Context: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence minister cleared capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 84,560 crore. This has been done to boost the capabilities of the Armed Forces and the Indian Coast Guard. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: Defence Acquisition Council’s Project Approvals for Armed Forces Enhancement Key […]
About Anti-Satellite Weapon
Context: Russia is actively working towards a formidable new development in space technology, focusing on creating a nuclear anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: Anti-Satellite Weapon (ASAT): Unveiling Orbital Disruption Weapon Design and Objective: Types of ASATs: Varied Attack Techniques: Global ASAT Prowess: Challenges and Concerns: -Source: The Hindu
MQ-9B Drones To Enhance Maritime Security
Context: Recently, the US approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India. The acquisition will enhance India’s Maritime security. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Defence Technology), GS-III: Science and Technology, GS-II: Governance (Government Policies & Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: MQ-9B Drones: About Drones Usage of Drones Explored in India Regulation of Drone […]
About INS Sandhayak
Focus: GS Paper – 3: Defence Technology Why in News? INS Sandhayak, the first Survey Vessel Large (SVL) ship, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on February 03, 2024. Key Points: Significance:
Exercise Vayushakti 2024
Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? The Indian Air Force will be conducting Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 on 17 February 2024 at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range, near Jaisalmer. About Exercise Vayushakti:
Indian Coast Guard Celebrates Raising Day
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) celebrated its 48th Raising Day on February 1, 2024, in New Delhi. The ceremony commemorates its remarkable journey from a modest beginning in 1977 to becoming a formidable force in maritime security. About Indian Coast Guard: Functions of ICG: Achievements of ICG:
Charting a Course for India’s Maritime Security
Context: The importance of implementing a robust Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) framework cannot be overstated in addressing the challenges faced by maritime-dependent industries and nations globally. To demonstrate a firm commitment to safeguarding marine infrastructure and maritime domains, India must enhance its maritime security programs by staying attuned to rapidly changing maritime geopolitics and the […]