Source– This post on Anti-piracy mechanism of India is based on the article “Marathon operation by Navy, IAF led to pirates’ surrender” published in “The Hindu” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Indian Navy’s highly secretive Marine Commandos (MARCOS) conducted their first-ever para-drop operation at sea. They managed to secure and safely evacuate the 21… Continue reading Anti-piracy mechanism of India
Category: Defence Exercises
Bharat Shakti Exercise
Source- The post on Bharat Shakti Exercise is based on the article “Tri-service exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ to demonstrate prowess of indigenously manufactured equipment” published in “Times of India” on 9th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, the Integrated tri-service exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ was held at Pokhran in Rajasthan. About ‘Bharat Shakti’ exercise Aspect Details Description It is an integrated… Continue reading Bharat Shakti Exercise
Sea Defenders-2024
Source-This post on Sea Defenders-2024 is based on the article “US Coast Guard ship Bertholf arrives in Port Blair ahead of joint exercise” published in “India Today” on 7th March 2024. Why in the News? The United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) Bertholf ship reached Port Blair ahead of the ‘Sea Defenders-2024’ joint exercise. What is… Continue reading Sea Defenders-2024
Exercise Samudra Laksamana
Source-This post on Exercise Samudra Laksamana is based on the article “India-Malaysia Bilateral Maritime Exercise: Samudra Laksamana” published in “PIB” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy are participating in the bilateral exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’. It is taking place from February 28 to March 2, 2024,… Continue reading Exercise Samudra Laksamana
NATO Exercise- Steadfast Defender 2024
Source-This post on NATO Exercise Steadfast Defender 2024 has been created based on the article “Why is NATO’s Steadfast Defender 2024 military exercise significant?″ published in “The Hindu” on 28th February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) started the Steadfast Defender 2024 exercise. About Steadfast Defender 2024 1) About: Steadfast… Continue reading NATO Exercise- Steadfast Defender 2024
EXERCISE ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ 2024
Source-This post on Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ 2024 has been created based on the article “INDIA-JAPAN Joint exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ commences in Rajasthan” published in “PIB” on 27th February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the 5th edition of the Joint Military Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ commenced at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan, India. About Exercise Dharma… Continue reading EXERCISE ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ 2024
Exercise Dosti
Source-This post on Exercise Dosti has been created based on the article “Trilateral Coast Guard Exercise ‘Dosti 16’ Kicks Off In Maldives Amid Security Concerns” published in “ETV Bharat” on 22 February 2024. Why in the news? Indian and Sri Lankan coast guard ships have recently reached the Maldives to participate in the trilateral coast… Continue reading Exercise Dosti
SADA TANSEEQ: India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise
Source-This post is based on the article “India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ commences in Rajasthan” published in “PIB” on 29th January 2024. Why in the News? The first edition of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ has commenced at Mahajan, Rajasthan. What is Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’? Aspect Details About It is a… Continue reading SADA TANSEEQ: India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise
Exercise Desert Knight
Source-This post is based on the article “EX- DESERT KNIGHT” published in “PIB” on 24th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted Exercise Desert Knight along with French Air and Space Force (FASF) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force. About Exercise Desert Knight Aspect Details Aim It primarily… Continue reading Exercise Desert Knight
India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise Cyclone
Source-This post is based on the article “Indian army special forces contingent reaches Egypt for Joint Exercise CYCLONE” published in “PIB” on 22nd January 2024. Why in the News? India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise Cyclone, A 25-member Indian Army contingent has arrived in Egypt for the 2nd edition of India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise, CYCLONE.… Continue reading India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise Cyclone
