Arunachal Pradesh Siyom bridge

Defence minister Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated the Siyom bridge in Arunachal Pradesh, along with 27 other infrastructure projects completed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). These projects, costing a total of 724 crore rupees, will significantly improve India’s border infrastructure, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

‘Prahari’ App and BSF Manuals Launched

Union Homme and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the ‘Prahari’ app and the revised version 13 Border Security Force (BSF) manuals. What is Prahari App? The Prahari App can be used by the jawans of the Border Security Force (BSF) ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF)

A tripartite agreement was signed by the Indian Government, Manipur Government and an insurgent group called Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF). What is Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF)? The Zeliangrong United Front is an insurgent group that was established in 2011. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Veer Guardian 2023 Exercise

The Veer Guardian 2023 Exercise is going to be held from January 16 to 26 next year. What is Veer Guardian 2023 Exercise? Veer Guardian 23 will be the first-ever bilateral combat air exercise between India and Japan. This 10-day ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian Navy Launches INS Arnala

The Indian Navy launched the indigenously-built ship INS Arnala at the shipbuilding facility of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in Chennai’s Kattupalli. What is ‘Arnala’? Arnala is the first of the 8 anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC) that are currently ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Japan’s $320 Billion Plan for Military Build-up

In a major shift from the long-time post-war pacific approach, Japan unveiled a 320 billion USD plan for a military build-up – the largest since the Second World War. About the plan The five-year plan, which is to be implemented ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Surya Kiran XVI

The joint military exercise between India and Nepal, Exercise Surya Kiran XVI, is being held from December 16 to 29 this year in Nepal Army Battle School in Nepal’s Saljhandi. What is Exercise Surya Kiran? Exercise Surya Kiran is a ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

INS Mormugao

INS Mormugao is set to be commissioned by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the eve of the Goa Liberation Day 2022. What is INS Mormugao? INS Mormugao is the second ship of the Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided missile destroyers of ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

ISRO, HQ IDS Conduct Joint Hypersonic Vehicle Test Run

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), along with the Headquarters of the Integrated Defense Staff (HQ IDS), conducted the joint test run of hypersonic vehicle. The recently held joint trial run fulfilled the predetermined targets successfully. This hypersonic vehicle is ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Austra Hind 22

The Austra Hind 22 exercise commenced recently in Rajasthan. It is being held after the 26th edition of the quadrilateral maritime drill Exercise Malabar was concluded off the coast of Japan in early November 2022. What is Austra Hind 22? ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs