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Indian Army’s New Combat Uniform

January 17, 2022

The Indian Army is to provide new uniform to more than 12 lakh military personnel. Unlike the old uniform, the new uniform has a combat T – shirt underneath. About the new uniform The previous uniform has been in use ..

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North Korea Railway-borne missile

January 15, 2022

North Korea recently tested the railway-borne missile. With this, North Korea has tested three missiles in January 2022 amidst rising tensions with the US. This has pushed for fresh sanctions by the US. About the Missile Test The railway-borne missile ..

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First BrahMos Export Order

January 15, 2022

India and Philippines are expected to sign a $374.9 million deal in last week of January 2022, for ‘BrahMos shore-based supersonic cruise missile systems’ supply. Key Facts This deal will be signed as part of Philippines’ plan to strengthen its ..

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Army Day 2022

January 15, 2022

74th Indian Army Day is being celebrated in India on January 15, 2022. Highlights Indian Army Day is celebrated to honour soldiers of the armed forces in India, for their selfless service. The day is celebrated at all army command ..

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Russia: White Swan Strategic Missile Bomber

January 13, 2022

The Russian defence forces recently unveiled a new Tupolev Tu-160M. It is a missile bomber. It is also known as “White Swan”. About White Swan The White Swan can fly at an altitude of 600 metres. The bomber has been ..

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DRDO Flight Test of MPATGM

January 13, 2022

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) flight tested the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), successfully. Highlights During the flight test, final deliverable configuration of the MPATGM was tested. MPATGM is an indigenously developed anti-tank missile, a low weight ..

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Test Fire of Brahmos Advanced Variant

January 12, 2022

On January 11, 2022, the Defence Research Development Organization test fired the Brahmos Advanced Variant. It is a sea – to – sea variant of the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile. It was tested from INS Vishakhapatnam. About the Test Fire ..

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Mission Jeewan Raksha

January 7, 2022

According to an officer of Indian Railways, Under the “Mission Jeewan Raksha”, RPF personnel have saved 1650 lives from the wheels of running trains at railway stations in last four years. Key facts Out of this, around 350 lives were ..

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Exercise Sea Dragon 22

January 7, 2022

The Sea Dragon 22 exercise is a multinational exercise. The countries that are participating in the exercise are India, Australia, Canada, US, South Korea and Japan. It is held at Andersen Air Force base, Guam. It is a US air ..

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Multi – Agency Centre

January 6, 2022

The Multi Agency Centre (MAC) was formed to share intelligence inputs. It was formed after the Kargil war. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) was the nodal agency in creating the centre. About MAC More than 28 national and state organizations are ..

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