Border Security Current Affairs, GK & News
Cabinet Committee approves Indian Army Communication Network for Rs 7,796 crores
On October 1, 2020, the Cabinet Committee in Security approved ASCON (Army Static Switched Communication Network) Phase IV. ASCON is a high end communication system. It is to be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 7,796 crores. The project is to be implemented within 36 months. Highlights The project will upgrade existing Asynchronous Transfer ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: border infrastructure • border issues • Border Security • Cabinet committee • India China • India-Pakistan border issues • Line of Actual Control • Line of Control • maritime security
Devika and Puneja bridges inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir
On June 24, 2020, the Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated two bridges Devika and Puneja in Jammu and Kashmir in a virtual event. Devika Bridge The bridge was constructed in the Udhampur district. The bridge was a 70-year old demand of the people of Udhampur. The bridge will help to reduce traffic ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Border Roads Organisation • Border Security • Bridge • Jammu and Kashmir • Military • Military technology
Corona Virus: India closes 18 of 37 international borders
On March 14, 2020, Government of India ordered to suspend 18 of the 37 international borders from March 15, 2020. It includes borders across Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Highlights As Corona Virus outbreak has reached 93 in numbers, Government of India has ordered to close international borders in the country. India-Pakistan There are only ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Border Security • Border Security Force • Corona virus • COVID-19 • India- Pakistan • India-Bangladesh • India-Bhutan • India-Nepal • Kartarpur • Wagah Border
RalDer-X: New Explosive Detection Device developed by DRDO and IISc Bangalore
On March 1, 2020, at the National Workshop on Explosive Detection, a new Explosive Detection device called RalDer-X was launched. Highlights RalDer-X has the capacity to detect explosives that are in the pure form and also those that are added with contaminants. It is also capable of detecting explosives at a distance. The device is ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Border Security • Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) • IISc • Internal Secuirty • Narcotics • Shipping
India erects “steel fence” across Pakistan, Bangladesh border
India will erect non-cut steel fence in the sensitive areas of Pakistan and Bangladesh borders. The plan is being executed after security agencies have detected Afghan fighters along India-Pakistan border. Highlights The first steel fence is to be erected across 7-km stretch in Assam’s Silchar, the border across Bangladesh. After erection, the border is to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: article 370 • Border Security • Border Security Force • India- Pakistan • India-Bangladesh • India-Pakistan International Border • International Border • Terrorism
India-Myanmar MoU on bilateral cooperation for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons
Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Myanmar on bilateral cooperation for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons; Rescue, Recovery, Repatriation and Re-integration of victims of Trafficking. The cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key Highlights of MoU Objective: To increase bilateral cooperation on the issues of prevention, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
Topics: Border Security • Cabinet Decisons • Human trafficking • India-Myanmar • Narendra Modi