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Why in the News ? INS Varsha, India’s upcoming high-security submarine base near Rambilli, Andhra Pradesh, is set to become operational by 2026. Designed to host nuclear submarines, it will strengthen India’s sea-based nuclear deterrence and reinforce its maritime dominance in the Indian Ocean. Strategic Importance INS Varsha : INS Varsha is a high-security, advanced …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? On National Maritime Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off INS Sunayna as the Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR from Karwar Naval Base. This marks the 10th anniversary of the SAGAR initiative, highlighting India’s commitment to maritime security and regional cooperation. India Strengthens Maritime Diplomacy: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The 4th edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph has begun in Visakhapatnam, focusing on bilateral Tri-Service HADR operations. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, establish SOPs, and strengthen disaster response capabilities between Indian and US forces. About the Exercise Tiger Triumph: The 4th edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph, a bilateral Tri-Service …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Internal Security India and neighbourhood relations. Why in the News? The 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC), held recently in Muscat, highlighted India’s maritime security concerns and role in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). External Affairs Minister Jaishankar emphasized challenges such as the Middle East conflict, Houthi attacks on shipping routes, and Chinese assertiveness …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Commissioning Event: INS Nirdeshak, the second ship under the Indian Navy’s Survey Vessel (Large) Project, will be commissioned on December 18 at Visakhapatnam. Built by: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the vessel reflects the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative with over 80% indigenous content. Key Features of INS Nirdeshak Advanced Systems: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian Navy’s ₹43,000 crore Project-75(I) submarine deal has completed field evaluation trials for Germany’s TKMS and Spain’s Navantia. Evaluation reports will be compiled for the Defence Ministry, focusing on Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems and indigenous content. source:quora About Project-75 (I): Objective: Indigenous construction of six Kalvari Class Diesel-Electric Attack …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Sub-Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev becomes the Indian Navy’s first female helicopter pilot. Awarded the prestigious ‘Golden Wings’ by Vice-Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar. Held at INS Rajali, Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu About INS Rajali : Location and Operations: INS Rajali is an Indian naval air station near Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu. Operates under the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Navy replaces colonial-era ship terms with national symbols. Jackstaff and Jack were replaced with National Flag Staff, National Flag. About changes in Navy Terminology: Old Terms: ‘Jackstaff’ and ‘Jack’ New Terms: ‘National Flag Staff’ and ‘National Flag’ Origins: Derived from British naval traditions, denoting flag-related terminology. Symbolic Changes: Octagon shape …
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? The Supreme Court has questioned the Election Commission (EC) regarding the delay in uploading authenticated voting data on its website after each phase of polling. This inquiry stems from a petition by the Association for Democratic Reforms, alleging significant delays in releasing voter turnout data and a sudden increase in figures, …
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