In News Recently, the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) marked 25 years of ceasefire with the Government of India (GoI). About The ceasefire between the outfit and the Centre had come into effect on August 1, 1997. The NSCN (I-M) has rued the lack of progress in the Naga peace process after 25 years […]
In News Recently, the Indian Defence Minister announced the setting up of joint theatre commands of the tri-services to enhance coordination among the armed forces. Joint Theatre Commands Idea: The idea behind ‘Theatre Command System’ is to bring synergistic coordination between the three branches of the armed forces. Besides the operational synergies, the theatre command […]
In News India has taken a lot of the refugees from Myanmar since the coup . What led to the military coup in Myanmar? In early 2021, the country’s Parliament had been expected to endorse recent election results and approve the next government. The military refused to accept the results of the vote, which was […]
In News Recently, the Army Chief said that the Integrated Battle Groups are in the final stage of application. About Integrated Battle Groups Proposal: It was first proposed in one of the four studies regarding the reorganisation of the Army, which was commissioned in 2018 under then COAS General Bipin Rawat. Meaning: IBGs are self-contained, […]
In News Recently, the President of India presented the prestigious President’s Colour to INS Valsura. About President’s Colour It is bestowed upon a military unit in recognition of exceptional service rendered to the Nation, both in peace and in war. The Indian Navy was the first Indian Armed Force to be awarded the President Colour […]
In News Recently, a positive indigenisation list of sub-systems/assemblies/subassemblies/components has been notified by the Ministry of Defence. Major Points The products will only be procured from Indian Industry after the timelines indicated in the list. The list contains 2,500 imported items that have already been indigenised and 351 imported items which will be indigenised in […]
In News According to a United Nations report, Afghanistan’s opium production crossed the 6,000-ton mark for the fifth straight year. Key Findings Output grew 8% this year and incentives for cultivation have risen as prices have picked up amid soaring poverty and food insecurity. Accounting for some 87% of the global production, despite a two-decade […]
In News Recently, the J&K police lodged two FIRs under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) against medical students. About It was done after multiple videos allegedly showed students of two medical colleges in Srinagar celebrating the Pakistan cricket team’s victory over India in the T20 World Cup. The cases have been filed under Section […]
In News Recently, the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has recommended the use of the National Fund to Control Drug Abuse to carry out de-addiction programmes, rather than just policing activities. The proposal is sent to the Department of Revenue under the Finance Ministry to decriminalise possession of “small quantities” of drugs, as defined in […]
In News Recently, the Indian Army has begun a course in Tibetology in a tie-up with the Central Institute of Himalayan Cultural Studies in Arunachal Pradesh. About Aim: To orientate its officers and men posted along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tibetan culture and also prepare them to better understand information warfare. It […]