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Indian Army Showcases Combat Readiness in Teesta Prahar Why in the News ? The Indian Army conducted the Teesta Prahar exercise at the Teesta field firing range in West Bengal, involving multiple specialised units. It demonstrates India’s enhanced combat preparedness, especially in the context of Operation Sindoor and growing regional security challenges. Teesta Prahar: Objectives …
Read MoreIndia-Japan Chandrayaan-5 Mission Enters Design Phase Why in the News ? India and Japan have begun the preliminary design phase of the Chandrayaan-5/LUPEX mission, aimed at lunar polar water exploration. With a 2027–28 launch timeline, the mission focuses on surface and subsurface water detection and in-situ analysis. Mission Overview and Objectives: Chandrayaan-5, also called LUPEX …
Read MoreIndigenous Akash Missile Strengthens India’s Air Defence Why in the News ? India’s indigenously developed Akash missile system played a crucial role in countering Pakistan’s aerial attacks during Operation Sindoor. Its recent deployment underscores its operational importance, technological evolution, and strategic role in strengthening India’s air defence capability. Key Features and Development Journey: Developed by …
Read MoreOperation Sindoor Briefing Evokes Indian Epics Why in the News ? During a media briefing on Operation Sindoor, senior officers of the Indian Armed Forces referenced lines from Ramdhari Singh Dinkar’s Rashmirathi and Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas, conveying India’s assertive posture towards Pakistan while drawing from epic traditions of valor and deterrence. About Epic Verses at Military …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The historic Fort William in Kolkata, built by the British in 1773 and serving as the headquarters of the Indian Army’s Eastern Command, has been renamed Vijay Durg, symbolizing India’s evolving military and cultural identity. Renaming and Historical Significance Fort William, a historic military fort and the Eastern Command headquarters of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Rahul Gandhi alleged discrepancies in compensation received by Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s family compared to regular soldiers. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh countered with details of Agniveer compensation, sparking controversy. Source: PSM Key Differences in Compensation: Financial Assistance: Agniveers’ families receive Rs 1.65 crore, including insurance and ex gratia. Regular soldiers’ compensation varies …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Department of Military Affairs (DMA), led by the Chief of Defence Staff, has requested feedback from the three military services regarding the Agnipath scheme. This review comes as the scheme marks its two-year completion. A high-level meeting took place on Wednesday to assess the scheme’s progress. source:amoslaw Highlights of the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indo-Russian joint venture at Korwa, Uttar Pradesh, initiated rifle delivery to the Indian Army. The venture involves technology transfer from Russia for manufacturing AK-203 rifles. 27,000 rifles have been handed over, with another 8,000 scheduled for delivery in the next two weeks. source:medium About AK-203: Over ₹5,000 crore contract for 6.1 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian Army is set to receive the next batch of Igla-S air defence systems, addressing critical gaps in its air defence capabilities and fulfilling procurement under Emergency Procurements (EP). Payments issues between India and Russia, impacting defence deals, have been resolved, facilitating smoother transactions for critical equipment acquisitions like the …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Security challenges and their management in border areas Why in the News? April 13, 2024, marks 40 years since the Indian Army preemptively occupied the Siachen glacier. The glacier is located on the Saltoro ridge, overlooking the Nubra valley in the Karakoram ranges. A ceasefire is currently in place between the …
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