DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’

On August 13, 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India successfully carried out the first flight test of a long-range glide bomb named Gaurav. This test, conducted using a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet from the Indian Air ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Exercise Udara Shakti 2024

On August 10, 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) team came back to India after taking part in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 in Malaysia. This exercise happened from August 5 to 9, 2024, in Kuantan and involved working together with ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian Army Conducts ‘Parvat Prahaar’ Military Exercise in Ladakh

The Indian Army recently conducted a military exercise called ‘Parvat Prahaar’ in the Ladakh region, which is located near the India-China border. This exercise focuses on preparing soldiers for high-altitude warfare, which involves fighting in the difficult and mountainous terrains ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India Conducts Large-Scale Military Exercise in Eastern Ladakh

India is currently holding a big military exercise in Eastern Ladakh, involving all main parts of its armed forces. This exercise is very important because of the ongoing tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Purpose of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian Air Force Approves Production of Astra Mark 1 Missiles

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently given Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) the go-ahead to manufacture 200 Astra Mark 1 air-to-air missiles. This is a big step forward for India’s homegrown missile production abilities. The decision was made when Air ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

14th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue

The 14th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue was held in New Delhi, showing the commitment to strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries, especially with growing security concerns in the region. The meeting was led by India’s Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Tarang Shakti-2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is getting ready to host its largest-ever multilateral military exercise called ‘Tarang Shakti,’ planned for August and September 2024. This exercise shows India’s commitment to building strong international defense relationships and military partnerships. Objective of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2024

The Indian Army has sent a group to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, to take part in the multinational military drill KHAAN QUEST 2024, which will run from July 27th to August 9th, 2024. The main goal of this practice is to improve ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

DRDO Successfully Tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System

The Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system was successfully flight-tested by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on July 24, 2024. This test showed that India is getting better at protecting itself against ballistic missiles with lengths of up ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Budget 2024: Defence Ministry Receives ₹6.22 Lakh Crore Budget Allocation

The government has allocated ₹6.22 lakh crore to the defence ministry, with a primary focus on capital acquisition amounting to ₹1.72 lakh crore, marking the largest budget allocation for defence in recent history. The capital outlay aims to improve the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs