Coast Guard: Induct of Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III

Eastern region of Indian Coast Guard, inducted the indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III on June 20, 2022. Key Facts Advanced Light Helicopter is the first aircraft of newly created “840 Squadron”. It will be positioned ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

EX KHAAN QUEST – 2022 Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise

The Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest -2022” was concluded on June 20, 2022 at “Peace Support Operations Training Centre” in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Key Points Ex Khaan Quest 2022 was conducted from June 06 to June 20, 2022. It provided ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian Navy’s Operation Sankalp – Key Facts

Stealth Frigate of Indian Navy, INS Talwar, is currently deployed for “Op Sankalp”. The frigate is commemorating the 3rd continuous year of presence of Indian Navy in the Gulf for protection of Maritime Interests of India. Operation Sankalp Indian Navy ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Changes in Agnipath Scheme

The Agnipath Scheme was launched by central government recently. The scheme aims to enrol youths into service for four years. But it has sparked protests in several parts of the country. What is the controversy? Under the scheme, youths will ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Solidarity-2023 Border Operation

India and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have extended their support to China-led initiative “Solidarity-2023”, in a bid to organise a joint border operation in 2023. Highlights This was announced by Director of Border Security Force (BSF) ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Test-Fire of Prithvi-II missile

On June 15, 2022, India successfully test-fired its nuclear capable and indigenously developed Prithvi-II missile from Odisha, as part of user training trial. About Prithvi-II missile Prithvi-II missile is a proven system and a surface-to-surface missile. It is capable of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Agnipath Defence Recruitment Reform

On June 14, 2022, Central Government launched a new scheme called “Agnipath Scheme”, to recruit soldiers across three services. The scheme will be implemented in immediate effect. Recruited Soldiers will be called “Agniveers”. About Agnipath Scheme The Agnipath Scheme has ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

U.P. Defence Industrial Corridor- Update

Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) recently signed MoUs with some banks in order to boost investment in UP Defense Industrial Corridor. Key Facts Those banks include- State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

CDS: Amendments in Armed Forces Service Rules

Ministry of defence recently issued gazette notifications for amending regulations of Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, related to appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff. Key Facts The post of Chief of Defence staff is vacant since ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Ex Khaan Quest 2022 Peacekeeping Exercise

Ex Khaan Quest 2022, a multinational peacekeeping exercise, has commenced in Mongolia. It will continue for 14 days. The exercise features participation of military contingents from 16 countries, including India. Highlights It was inaugurated by President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs