News: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), under ongoing “Operation Fire Trail,” intercepted Chinese-origin firecrackers at Nhava Sheva and Tuticorin, seizing contraband worth over ₹9.8 crore and making arrests. About Operation Fire Trail It is an ongoing DRI nationwide anti-smuggling initiative to detect and stop illegal import of fireworks and firecrackers concealed or mis-declared in cargo.… Continue reading Operation Fire Trail
Category: Defence
Project Seabird of Indian Navy
News: Under the Project Seabird of the Indian Navy, new residential accommodation for Senior Sailors and Defence Civilians of the Indian Navy has been inaugurated by Chief of the Naval Staff. About Project Seabird of Indian Navy Project Seabird is a strategic naval infrastructure project of the Indian Navy. Location: Karwar, Karnataka, on the western coast… Continue reading Project Seabird of Indian Navy
‘SAKSHAM’ Anti-Drone Grid
News: Recently, the Indian Army has initiated procurement of the indigenous ‘SAKSHAM’ Anti-drone Grid. About SAKSHAM About SAKSHAM stands for Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management. It is a cutting-edge command and control network designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralise enemy drones in real time. This initiative aligns with the… Continue reading ‘SAKSHAM’ Anti-Drone Grid
Mig La Pass
News: Project Himank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has recently achieved a remarkable feat by constructing the world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass in Ladakh. About Mig La Pass Location: Mig La Pass (also called Migla Pass) is located on the Changthang Plateau in Ladakh. It has become the highest motorable mountain… Continue reading Mig La Pass
Dhvani Missile
News: DRDO is preparing to test the Dhvani hypersonic missile, which is expected to significantly enhance India’s strategic capabilities. About Dhvani Missile It is a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle that is launched to extreme altitude and then glides at hypersonic speed toward its target with high maneuverability. This glide profile makes the missile very difficult to… Continue reading Dhvani Missile
United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025
News: The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi from October 14–16, 2025. About United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025 It is a unique forum where the collective experience, wisdom, and commitment of militaries and nations will converge to deliberate the shared responsibility… Continue reading United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025
‘Anant Shastra’
News: The Indian Army issued a ₹30,000 crore tender to BEL to procure five–six regiments of the indigenously developed ‘Anant Shastra’ system. About ‘Anant Shastra’ It is an indigenously developed surface-to-air missile system by DRDO. It is designed to provide mobile, short-range air defence against aerial threats such as drones, aircraft, and missiles. It was… Continue reading ‘Anant Shastra’
Drone Wall Initiative
News: The European Union launched a “drone wall” along its eastern flank after recent airspace violations by Russia. About Drone Wall Initiative Drone Wall Initiative It is a cutting-edge defense strategy being adopted by the European Union (EU) and several NATO countries to counter escalating airspace violations, particularly from Russian drones. The initiative is… Continue reading Drone Wall Initiative
Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS)
News: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹69,725 crore package to revitalise shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure, extending SBFAS and launching complementary funds and schemes for capacity, finance, and technology. About Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) About SBFAS The SBFAS is part of the comprehensive package to strengthen India’s maritime ecosystem. It provides direct financial assistance to… Continue reading Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS)
INS Androth
News: Indian Navy’s second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft INS Androth will be commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. About INS Androth It is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) commissioned for the Indian Navy. It is the second of sixteen anti-submarine warfare-shallow watercraft (ASW-SWC) programme. Naming: It is named after Androth Island in Lakshadweep, reflecting… Continue reading INS Androth
