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Indian Armed Forces
Indian Armed Forces are the defence systems of Republic of India. These forces are responsible for the country’s security. The armed forces are divided into three professional uniformed services: 1. Indian Army, 2. Indian Navy 3. Indian Air Force. They are further supported by the Indian Coast Guard and other Paramilitary Forces. All together, they ..
..Read MoreAgnipath 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 been launched for the recruitment of soldiers across three services. Under it, about 45,000 to ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Agnipath Defence Recruitment Reform • Agnipath Scheme • Agniveers • Indian Armed Forces
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 demise of General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter (Mi-17V5) crash in December 2021. As per ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Bipin Rawat • Chief of Defence Staff • Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) • Indian Armed Forces
Merger of Amar Jawan Jyoti
Recently, Central government rejected the contention that Amar Jawan Jyoti has been extinguished. Key Points Government further asserted that Amar Jawan Jyoti has been merged with the flame at “National War Memorial” in the vicinity. They are of the view that, this merger will mark a tribute to the fallen soldiers befitting their sacrifice. India ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Amar Jawan Jyoti • India Gate • Indian Armed Forces • Merger of Amar Jawan Jyoti • National War Memorial • UPSC
BRO starts celebrations to mark 75 years of Independence
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has started its celebrations of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate 75 years of Independence of India. Key Points To mark this momentous occasion, BRO will organise nationwide welfare and patriotic activities and events. Event also comprises of 75 medical camps, plantation drives across 75 locations and 75 School Samvad in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav • Border Roads Organisation (BRO) • Indian Armed Forces • National flag • Strategy for New [email protected]
DRDO flight tests man-portable anti-tank guided missile
A guided missile named “Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) “which has been indigenously developed by India’s Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has been successfully flight tested. Highlights A man-portable launcher that was integrated with thermal site was used to launch this missile. In direct attack mode, the missile hit the target and successfully ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) • DRDO • Indian Armed Forces • Indian Defence Forces • Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)