ARMY CHIEF ADVISES READINESS FOR ‘BLACK SWAN’ EVENTS.

Why in the news?

Army Chief urges preparedness for unexpected events, highlights technological competition among nations, emphasises cross-functional synergy among services.

About the Anticipation of “Black Swan” Events:

  • Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasised the need for readiness in the face of unexpected and rare “black swan” events.
  • He urged the force to be prepared for unforeseen circumstances, stressing the importance of expecting the unexpected.
  • The Army Chief underscored the significance of cross-functional synergy among the three services.
  • He emphasised the necessity of effective collaboration to assess threats, formulate strategies, and respond appropriately within the national security framework.
Source:wordpress
What is a Black Swan Theory?

  • Black Swan Theory, by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, describes rare, high-impact events.
  • Events are unpredictable, defy traditional forecasting methods.
  • Lack of historical data for anticipation.
  • Outliers in occurrence and impact.

Source:

https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/be-prepared-for-black-swan-events-expect-the-unexpected-army-chief-to-force/articleshow/109136158.cms