NATPOLREX-X 2025: Conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) from October 5–6, 2025, off the coast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Participants: Central ministries, coastal state governments, major ports, oil-handling agencies, maritime organisations, and over 40 foreign observers from 32 countries. Aim is To assess and enhance India’s national capability to respond to marine oil spills […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Dhvani Missile
Dhvani Missile: India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is on the verge of a historic breakthrough with the upcoming test of Dhvani, a cutting-edge hypersonic missile that promises to catapult the nation into an elite club of military superpowers. It is an hypersonic missile being developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). […]
Akshar Fast Patrol Vessel
Akshar Fast Patrol Vessel: Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar was commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry. It is the second in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs). The name ‘Akshar’ meaning ‘imperishable’, symbolises the ICG’s steadfast resolve and commitment to ensuring safe, secure, and clean seas. It has been designed and built indigenously […]
Exercise Drone Kavach
Exercise Drone Kavach: The Spear Corps under Eastern Command of the Indian Army recently conducted Exercise ‘Drone Kavach’ in the forward areas of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh. It was conducted by the Indian Army’s Spear Corps, operating under the Eastern Command. The four-day exercise was conducted in the forward areas of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh. The exercise […]
Indian Army Conducts Exercise ‘Drone Kavach’ in Arunachal Pradesh
Indian Army Conducts Exercise ‘Drone Kavach’ in Arunachal Pradesh: The Spear Corps under Eastern Command of the Indian Army conducted Exercise Drone Kavach in the forward areas of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh from September 25 to 28, 2025. The four-day exercise focused on next-generation drone warfare and counter-drone technologies, showcasing the Army’s combat preparedness in modern […]
Praveer Ranjan Takes Charge as CISF DG
Praveer Ranjan Takes Charge as CISF DG: India’s Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), two senior IPS officers of the 1993 batch have taken charge of key paramilitary organisations. Praveer Ranjan has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), while Praveen Kumar has been appointed as the Director General […]
Major General G. Srinivas Takes Charge as Commandant of CDM, Secunderabad
Major General G. Srinivas Takes Charge as Commandant of CDM, Secunderabad: Major General G. Srinivas has officially assumed charge as the Commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad. He takes over from Lieutenant General Harsh Chhibber, who has been promoted to the position of Director General Information Systems.Major General Srinivas was entrusted with […]
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958: The Assam government recently extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958, in three districts for another six months. It is a law enacted by the Parliament in 1958 which gives the armed forces special powers and immunity to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”. It can […]
Jal Prahar 2025
Jal Prahar 2025: The Indian Navy recently concluded the ‘Jal Prahar 2025’ joint exercise with the Indian Army to enhance amphibious operations along the eastern seaboard. Jal Prahar 2025 is a biannual joint amphibious exercise conducted by the Indian Navy in close coordination with the Indian Army The Jal Prahar 2025 showcased synergy, coordination, and […]
India test-fires Agni-Prime missile from rail-based mobile launcher
India test-fires Agni-Prime missile from rail-based mobile launcher: India successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime intermediate-range missile from a rail-based mobile launcher, a first-of-its-kind launch that enhances mobility and stealth in strategic deterrence. Agni-Prime (Agni-P): A next-generation, nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile. Part of India’s Agni missile series, designed to strengthen strategic deterrence under the Strategic Forces Command […]
