First Repair of a US Navy Ship in India

On August 7, 2022, US Navy Ship (USNS) reached at Katupalli Shipyard of L&T at Ennore, near Chennai to undertake repairs and maintenance. This adds a new strategic dimension to India-US military partnership. Highlights: A US Navy Ship is being ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Indian Army ‘Skylight’ Mega- Exercise

The Indian Army recently conducted “Skylight Mega-Exercise”, to enhance its space domain capabilities. It was first of its kind large-scale exercise. Skylight exercise was aimed at testing operational readiness of satellite communication assets and giving training to personnel manning these ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

DRDO: Test fire of indigenously developed laser-guided ATGMs

On June 4, 2022, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army successfully test-fired the Indigenously developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM). Missiles were test-fired from Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun, at KK Ranges in Maharashtra. Highlights: ATGMs precisely ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian Navy’s all-women crew completes maiden Maritime Surveillance Mission

Women officers of Indian Navy recently made history after completing their maiden all-women independent “maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission” to the North Arabian Sea. The mission was completed onboard a Dornier 228 aircraft. Important facts to know: Maritime Surveillance Mission ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

EX VINBAX 2022- India Vietnam Bilateral Army Exercise

The 3rd Edition of Ex VINBAX 2022 is set to conducted on August 1 and August 2, 2022. Ex VINBAX is Bilateral Army Exercise between India and Vietnam. It will be conducted Chandimandir. Highlights of EX VINBAX 2022: The exercise ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant

The Indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant was delivered to Indian Navy on July 28, 2022. It is India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier that has been built by Cochin Shipyard. Thus, the final countdown for commissioning has started. Key Facts about ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Han Kuang military exercises 2022

First stage of the Han Kuang Military Exercises was concluded recently and its second stage started on July 25, 2022. Second stage will run until July 29.  The exercises involve all branches of Military of Taiwan. During the Han Kuang ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill 2019: What are the key features?

Union government brought the “Anti-Maritime Privacy Bill 2019”, in line with India’s commitment with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), 1982. India had ratified the UNCLOS in 1995. Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill 2019 was introduced in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Indian Navy ‘SPRINT Challenges’

The “SPRINT Challenges” were launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled for Indian Navy, on July 18, 2022. Highlights SPRINT Challenge were launched during Swavlamban seminar in New Delhi. The seminar was organised by “Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO)”. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

INS SINDHUDHVAJ Decommissioned

On July 16, 2022, INS Sindhudhvaj was decommissioned from Indian Navy, after providing service for 35 years. About INS Sindhudhvaj Sindhudhvaj means “flag bearer at sea”. The crest of the submarine portrays a nurse shark un grey colour. This Ship ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs