Naxalism : In News Recently security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region engaged in a significant gunfight with Naxalites, resulting in the death of 28 insurgents. This marks one of the highest casualty tolls in recent anti-Naxal operations. The Naxalite movement began in 1967 in Naxalbari village, West Bengal, when peasants led an uprising against local […]
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Exercise KAZIND 2024
Exercise KAZIND 2024: The 8th edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024, commenced in Uttarakhand and is being held from 30th September to 13th October 2024. The Exercise between India and Kazakhstan was initiated as ‘Exercise PRABAL DOSTYK’ in 2016. After the second edition, it was upgraded to a company-level exercise and renamed ‘Exercise […]
Akashteer Air Defence Systems
Akashteer Air Defence Systems: The Indian Army has significantly enhanced its air defence capabilities with the acquisition of 100 Akashteer air defence systems. These are advanced Air Defence Control and Reporting Systems (ADCRS) which will serve as a critical asset in safeguarding the country from aerial threats, including missile and rocket attacks. It is a […]
Harpoon Missile : First Shipment
Harpoon Missile : First Shipment The first shipment of 100 land-based Harpoon anti-ship missile systems ordered from the United States has reportedly arrived in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The Harpoon (RGM-84/UGM-84/AGM-84) is a United States-designed subsonic antiship cruise missile that has been in service since 1977. Numerous variants have been produced since its inception, including air-, ship-, […]
Exercise KAZIND
Exercise KAZIND: The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND is scheduled to be conducted from 30th September to 13th October 2024 at Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand. Exercise KAZIND is a joint military Exercise held every year between India and Kazakhstan. The Indian Armed Forces, comprising 120 personnel, are being represented by a battalion of […]
Army Sports Conclave Hosted By Indian Army
Army Sports Conclave Hosted By Indian Army: The Indian Army hosted the much-anticipated “Army Sports Conclave” today, highlighting the role of the Indian Army in India’s sporting ecosystem. As India sets its sight on hosting the 2036 Olympics, the Army Sports Conclave serves as a crucial platform to align efforts and contribute to this national […]
Pillbox
Pillbox: The monsoon season in Visakhapatnam has caused beach erosion, revealing historical World War II pillboxes that had long been buried under sand. These structures offer a glimpse into the city’s strategic maritime defense legacy during the war. Pillboxes are small, concrete defense structures used during World War II, equipped with loopholes for firing weapons. […]
IPS Nalin Prabhat as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir.
IPS Nalin Prabhat as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) appointed IPS Nalin Prabhat as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir. He is set to assume charge from October 1. Till then, he will work as the Special Director-General (DG) of […]
Thermobaric Weapons
Thermobaric Weapons: Russia’s use of thermobaric weapons in Ukraine has drawn significant attention due to their devastating effects, but the development and deployment of these powerful bombs are not limited to Russia. Thermobaric Weapons are often called “vacuum bombs” or “enhanced blast weapons”. It consists of a fuel container with two separate explosive charges. This […]
DF-41
DF-41: China says it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, a rare public test that analysts said was meant to send a message to the United States and its allies amid heightened regional tensions. DF-41 Originate in 1980, China test-fired its first ICBM, the DF-5. Estimated range: 12,000 to […]
