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Sixth Edition of India-Vietnam Exercise VINBAX Begins Why in the News ? The 6th India-Vietnam Army Exercise VINBAX 2025 began in Hanoi, co-chaired by India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vietnam’s Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, to enhance interoperability and exchange best practices in UN peacekeeping operations and defence cooperation, with a focus …
Read MoreRenewed India-US Defence Pact Amid Global Turmoil Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News? India and the United States signed a new 10-year Defence Framework Agreement on October 31, 2025, to enhance cooperation in technology co-production, intelligence sharing, and …
Read MoreRajnath Singh Attends 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Malaysia Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 30, 2025, for a two-day visit to attend the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). The meeting will be held on November 1, bringing together defence ministers from ASEAN nations and their eight dialogue …
Read MoreIndia-US Strategic Partnership: Finalizing New 10-Year Defence Framework Agreement Context: Strengthening Indo-US Defense Ties External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s recent meeting with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon underscores the deepening India-US strategic convergence. This high-level diplomatic engagement, following the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Washington, is part of an ongoing …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Ministry of Mines has released guidelines to establish Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission, aiming to boost research and technology in critical minerals essential for clean energy, mobility, electronics, defence, and space sectors. Strengthening Critical Mineral Research: The Ministry of Mines has issued fresh guidelines for …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Union Minister Jitendra Singh praised India’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered sea vessel as a landmark public-private collaboration. The project reflects India’s push for self-reliance in clean energy technology, supported by CSIR’s New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (NMITLI). Historic Milestone in Marine Innovation: India unveiled its first indigenously developed hydrogen-powered …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The 6th India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK-6’ has begun at Pune’s Foreign Training Node. This annual event strengthens defence ties and focuses on sharing tactics for joint sub-conventional operations. The exercise will continue until April 28, 2025. Participating Forces: The Indian contingent includes 60 personnel from the JAT Regiment and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar called for enhanced defence ties with Germany and urged the nation to ease export controls, focusing on collaboration in green energy and technology sectors. About Greater Defence Cooperation & Export Controls: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasised enhancing defence cooperation between India and Germany. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? General Anil Chauhanemphasisesjointness and integration for creating operational ITCs, separating operational functions from administrative tasks. ITCs lead to reforms like multi-domain operations, merging space and cyberspace with traditional domains, and digitization of battlefield information. AboutTheaterisation of Armed Forces: Integrates capabilities of army, air force, and navy for optimal resource utilisation. Creates …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “India Completes Final Troop Withdrawal from Maldives Following Diplomatic Shifts and Pro-China Presidency, Marking Diplomatic Realignment.” source:World Atlas About Troop Withdrawal from Maldives: India completed its troop withdrawal from the Maldives as per the government’s deadline. The withdrawal included the last batch of 27 Indian soldiers stationed for maritime patrols. President …
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