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Ladakh Ice Wall Climbing Competition

February 28, 2022

On February 26, 2022, the North-West Frontier Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) organised an ice wall climbing competition in Ladakh, for the first time. Key Points More than 100 climbers took part in the competition. It was attended by the lieutenant ..

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World’s largest plane ‘Mriya’

February 28, 2022

On the fourth day of Russian invasion to Ukraine, Russia destroyed the largest plane in the world called “Ukraine’s Antonov-225 cargo plane”. The plane was destroyed outside Kyiv. Key Points According to weapons manufacturer Ukroboronprom, restoring “AN-225 Mriya” would cost ..

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Study of ‘Kombai’ Dog

February 28, 2022

In his Mann ki Baat broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged security agencies to include Indian breeds, instead of foreign ones in their dog squads, in the direction of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Key Points In this direction, most security agencies have taken ..

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Dharma Guardian Exercise

February 26, 2022

Dharma Guardian is the name of an Indo-Japan Joint Military Exercise that began in 2018. This exercise takes place between both countries’ armies. Overview: This exercise with Japan is significant and crucial in the matters of security challenges that are ..

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‘Milan’ Multilateral Naval Exercise

February 24, 2022

‘Milan’ is the name of the multilateral naval exercise which is hosted by the Indian Navy. This is a biennial exercise and features seminars, sports, social events, and professional exercises among the participating nations. Overview: This exercise was started in ..

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Exercise Cobra Warrior

February 24, 2022

India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, that has been indigenously designed, developed and manufacture, is set to take part in the famed ‘Cobra Warrior’ exercises. Key Points Cobra Warrior is a multi-nation air exercise, that will be held at Royal ..

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Eastern Bridge-VI Air Exercise

February 23, 2022

Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) are taking part in a bilateral exercise names “Eastern Bridge- VI”, in a bid to bolster operational efficiency through interoperability. Key Points The Eastern Bridge- VI Air Exercise is started ..

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Israel’s C-Dome Defence System

February 23, 2022

A new naval air defence system named ‘C-Dome’ has been successfully tested by Israel. This missile system will be used on the Sa’ar 6-class corvettes of the Israel Navy. Overview: The C-Dome is a naval variant of the Iron Dome ..

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What is ‘Presidential Fleet Review’?

February 22, 2022

On February 21, President Ram Nath Kovind conducted a Fleet Review of Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam. Highlights President Kovind is in Visakhapatnam for a three-day visit to Eastern Naval Command. Visakhapatnam is hosting the Fleet Review for the second time. ..

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MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters

February 21, 2022

As per defence authorities, first batch of three MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters is likely to arrive India by July 2022. Indian Navy had ordered the MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters from the United States. Key Points A case is also being prepared to ..

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