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Indian Navy’s all-women crew completes maiden Maritime Surveillance Mission
Women officers of Indian Navy recently made history after completing their maiden all-women independent “maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission” to the North Arabian Sea. The mission was completed onboard a Dornier 228 aircraft. Important facts to know: Maritime Surveillance Mission ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Indian Navy’s Operation Sankalp – Key Facts
Stealth Frigate of Indian Navy, INS Talwar, is currently deployed for “Op Sankalp”. The frigate is commemorating the 3rd continuous year of presence of Indian Navy in the Gulf for protection of Maritime Interests of India. Operation Sankalp Indian Navy ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Approval for procurement of Military equipment
On June 6, 2022, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the procurement of military equipment platform from domestic industries, of worth Rs 76,390 Crore. Key Points Procurement proposals were approved by DAC, which is headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Bongosagar: India-Bangladesh Bilateral Naval Exercise
The third edition of the Bongosagar Naval exercise commenced at Port Mongla, Bangladesh on the 24th of May 2022 between the navies of India and Bangladesh. The harbour phase of this naval exercise was held from 24th to 25th May ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India-Sri Lanka Maritime Deal
On March 28th, India and Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding so that a Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) can be set up by Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) in Colombo. Overview: This MoU was signed during the visit of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
P-8I Squadron INAS 316 ‘Condors’
The second P-8I aircraft squadron of the Navy has been commissioned by the Indian Navy in a ceremony that was held at INS Hansa, Goa. ‘Condors’ is the title given to INAS 316. Condors are one of the world’s largest ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs