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 […]
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: