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ICG Ship Amulya Commissioned to Strengthen Maritime Security Why in the News? The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICG Ship Amulya, the third Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel, at Goa. Built with over 60% indigenous components, it enhances coastal surveillance, maritime security, and demonstrates self-reliance under Atmanirbhar Bharat, while also considering coastal regulation zone guidelines. Commissioning and …
Read MoreSECURITY COOPERATION IN INDIAN OCEAN Syllabus: GS-2: India and its neighbourhood relations Bilateral and global groupings involving India. Why in the News? The 7th Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) summit hosted by India in November 2025 highlighted an evolving framework for Indian Ocean security cooperation, driven by rising maritime challenges, geopolitical shifts, China’s growing footprint, and …
Read MoreIndian Navy Commissions Survey Vessel-Class Ship Ikshak Why in the News ? The Indian Navy has commissioned Survey Vessel-Class Ship Ikshak at the Kochi Naval Base, marking a major boost to India’s hydrographic survey capabilities and showcasing the nation’s progress towards self-reliance in indigenous shipbuilding under the Make in India initiative. Commissioning and Key Highlights: …
Read MoreIndian Navy Reaffirms Security Role in Indian Ocean Why in the News ? The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) hosted an Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion at Southern Naval Command, Kochi (Aug 27–28, 2025). Delegates from 19 member countries discussed maritime cooperation, technological innovation, and collective security, reaffirming the Indian Navy’s commitment to peace and stability …
Read MoreINDIA’S STRATEGIC DILEMMA IN BAY REGION Syllabus: GS-2: Look East to Act East, Regional Groupings, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS? India recently revoked the transshipment facility for Bangladesh, impacting its garment export logistics. This move came soon after Dhaka’s diplomatic engagement with China and a controversial …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and Indonesia signed key agreements on maritime security, health, traditional medicine, culture, and digital cooperation during President Prabowo Subianto’s visit, marking a significant step in bilateral ties and defense collaboration. Recent Developments On January 27, 2025, India and Indonesia signed agreements in maritime security, health, traditional medicine, culture, and digital …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate. Security Challenges and Their Management in Border Areas: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism GS-2: Indigenization of Technology Focus: Recent reports indicate that Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is set to begin construction of a new Vikrant-class 40,000-tonne platform, advancing the Indian Navy’s long-standing demand for …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting, India’s interests; Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Why in the news? India should not tailor its ties with Iran to U.S. foreign policy changes. Eight years after concluding the general framework of …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting; India’s interests; Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Why in the news? Investing in Chabahar poses challenges due to historical US sanctions affecting progress in the region. Since 2018, India has …
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