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India’s Paramilitary Forces

“Paramilitary Forces” refers to three organisations which assist the Indian Armed Forces particularly closely and are led by officers of the Indian Army or Indian Navy. However, they...

January 9, 2016

Aircraft Equiptements of Indian Air Force

Indian Air Force has aircraft and equipment of Russian, British, French, Israeli, US and Indian origins with Russian aircraft dominating its inventory. HAL produces some of the Russian...

January 8, 2016

Indian Air Force: Structure, Commands and Ranks

Indian Air Force is youngest among the three armed forces in the country. It was formally established in 1932 as Royal Indian Air Force. In 1950, the prefix...

January 7, 2016

Ships, Submarines, Frigates and Destroyers of Indian Navy

The equipments of Indian Navy include Ships and Aircraft Carriers, Submarines, Weapon Systems and Naval Satellite. Important Trivia about these is discussed below: Aircraft Carriers Aircraft Carrier is...

January 5, 2016

Indian Navy: Commands, Ranks, Insignia and Operational Bases

The primary objective of Indian Navy is to secure the nation’s maritime borders; have greater influence of India in maritime interests, further maritime trade and They show a...

January 5, 2016

Weapons and Arms of Indian Army

The equipment of the Indian army include Infantry weapons such as small arms, rockets & mortars; Vehicles, Combat vehicles such as battle Tanks, Artillery, Missile Systems and Aircrafts....

January 4, 2016

Indian Army: Important Facts

Current form of Indian army finds its origin from East India Company’s military department created at Kolkata in 1776. Gradually, three Presidencies of Bengal, Bombay and Madras organized...

January 3, 2016

What is Difference between Paramilitary Forces and Central Armed Police Forces?

Indian armed forces consist of three services viz. Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces...

January 2, 2016

Issue of Holding Referendum in Jammu & Kashmir

The 1951 UNSC resolution asked for conducting of referendum in Jammu & Kashmir under UN supervision. The UN resolutions regarding Kashmir issue are not self-enforceable. They are only...

December 21, 2015

Government approach in Jammu & Kashmir Insurgency

India’s present response to insurgency in Kashmir is multi-dimensional. It includes: Military response against violence and prevention of infiltration across border areas, Political dialogue and negotiations with those...

December 21, 2015

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