INS Sunayna

On April 5, 2025, the Indian Navy launched the Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sunayna as part of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative. This event took place in Karwar, Karnataka, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presiding over the ceremony. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India’s Defence Export Protocol

India’s Ministry of External Affairs recently defended its strategic trade practices amid claims of improper arms supply to Russia. This comes in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions and India’s commitment to international trade regulations. The Ministry asserted that Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Challenges Facing Advanced Light Helicopter Operations

The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), known as Dhruv, has faced operational challenges recently. Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the ALH has been grounded due to safety concerns following fatal crashes. This situation has raised alarms about the helicopter’s reliability ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

GP-DRASTI Initiative

Recently, the Gujarat Police announced the launch of the GP-DRASTI initiative. This project aims to enhance policing through drone technology. The initiative seeks to reduce response times to incidents and improve overall public safety. With recent incidents of gang violence, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

9K33 Osa-AK Missile System

The Indian Army’s Air Defence Corps showcased its operational readiness during a live missile-firing exercise at Gopalpur Seawards Firing Ranges on 30 March 2025. The exercise involved the 9K33 Osa-AK missile system, which achieved direct hits on all targets. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India’s Defence Exports 2025

In the Financial Year 2024-25, India achieved milestone in defence exports, reaching ₹23,622 crore. This represents a growth of 12.04% from the previous year. The surge is attributed to increased sales of artillery shells, guns, and small arms. The growth ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India-U.S. HADR Exercise Tiger Triumph

The fourth iteration of the India-U.S. tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, known as Tiger Triumph, is set to take place from 1 to 13 April 2025. This exercise aims to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Earthquake Hits Myanmar and Thailand

The earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, 2025, had devastating effects. The National Centre for Seismology reported damage due to soil liquefaction and the earthquake’s frequency matching the natural vibrations of buildings. The earthquake’s epicentre was near ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Operation Brahma

Recently, Myanmar experienced a catastrophic earthquake that resulted in loss of life and widespread destruction. In response, India launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to provide urgent humanitarian assistance. This operation marks India’s commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First‘ policy and the principle of ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Exercise INIOCHOS-25

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25. This biennial multinational air exercise is hosted by the Hellenic Air Force in Greece. Scheduled from 31 March to 11 April 2025, the exercise aims to enhance international cooperation among ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs