Category: Defence & Security

Context: China is rushing to complete a bridge across the Pangong Tso, connecting the north and south banks. About Pangong Tso Lake: Location: Pangong Tso is an endorheic lake (landlocked) that is partly in India’s Ladakh region and partly in Tibet. Its total Read More …

Context: Recently, the Manipur Chief minister said that the Centre would ensure the implementation of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with Kuki insurgent groups in the hill area. About Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement: The suspension of operations (SoO) agreement was Read More …

Context: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed a contract for realisation of two Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System Modules for the Kalvari Class of submarines of the Indian Navy. About Air Independent Propulsion: Read More …

Context: The American multinational corporation General Electric (GE) has signed an agreement with India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to make fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The deal will allow the manufacture under licence in India Read More …

Context: Defence Minister inaugurates Integrated Simulator Complex-Dhruv at Southern Naval Command in Kochi, Kerala.  About Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC): An Integrated Simulator Complex is designed to provide a comprehensive and realistic simulation experience for training, research, or testing purposes. ISC ‘Dhruv’ ISC ‘Dhruv’ Read More …

Context: Recently, India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) was launched at an event in Washington DC, USA. About INDUS X: Co-organised by: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Ministry of Defence, and US Department of Defence (DoD) Hosted by: US-India Business Read More …

Context: The Indian Navy is celebrating International Day of Yoga on 21st June by creating the Ocean Ring of Yoga in the Indian Ocean. The UN proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga (IDY) by passing a resolution in 2014 Read More …

Context: Indian army contingent participates in multinational joint exercise “ex khaan quest 2023” in Mongolia. About Ex Khaan Quest 2023 Exercise:  It is a Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise featuring participation from military contingents and observers from over 20 countries. Co-sponsors: Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and United Read More …

Context:  India gifted the indigenously built in ­service missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam to enhance its naval capabilities. About INS Kirpan: INS Kirpan is a Khukri class missile corvette displacing 1,350 tonnes and was commissioned into the Navy in 1991. A corvette is Read More …

Context:  Ministry of Defence has approved the acquisition of 31 armed MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from the US. The clearance for procuring the drones was given by a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). Image Source: The Read More …