News: In a breakthrough against drug trafficking, officers of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) MP and UP Units successfully executed ‘Operation Black Hawk’. About Operation Black Hawk Agency Involved: Under the operation, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has busted an interstate drug syndicate by undertaking back to back operations. Team involved in Operation:… Continue reading Operation Black Hawk
Category: Defence
INS Mangrol
News: INS Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was delivered to the Indian Navy. About INS Mangrol INS Mangrol is the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. ‘Mahe’ is the the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. ‘Anjadip’ is the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft being inducted into the… Continue reading INS Mangrol
Terrier Cyber Quest 2026
News: The Territorial Army, in collaboration with CyberPeace, has launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 (TCQ 3.0), a national-level hackathon. About Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 is a national-level hackathon focused on developing innovative solutions for defence, cybersecurity and information-domain challenges. Launched By: The competition has been launched by the Territorial Army in collaboration… Continue reading Terrier Cyber Quest 2026
Positive Indigenisation List (PIL)
News: The Defence Ministry has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List, comprising 405 strategically important items. About Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) is a list of defence items that, after a specified deadline, must be procured from domestic sources instead of being imported. Notified by: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) notifies the Positive… Continue reading Positive Indigenisation List (PIL)
NGOPV Shruti
News: Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), ‘Shruti’ was launched marking a significant milestone in Indian Navy’s pursuit towards indigenous shipbuilding About NGOPV Shruti Yard 3037 (Shruti) is the second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) of the four NGOPVs to be constructed as part of the Indian Navy’s 11-ship Yard 3039 (Sanghmitra) was the first… Continue reading NGOPV Shruti
HYDERACENE
News: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has secured an Indian patent for HYDERACENE. About HYDERACENE HYDERACENE is a novel polymer-based material developed for use in solid rocket propellants for defence and space applications. It has been patented under the title “Synthesis of Novel Burn Rate Catalyst, Ferrocene Polyethylene Glycidyl Grafted Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene via Ring-Opening Polymerization.”… Continue reading HYDERACENE
Agni-4 Missile
News: India successfully test-fired the Agni-4 ballistic missile from Chandipur, Odisha, validating all operational and technical parameters under the Strategic Forces Command. About Agni-4 Missile Agni-4 is an indigenously developed, nuclear-capable medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM). Developed By: It was designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Operated Under: It is operated under the… Continue reading Agni-4 Missile
Pellet Guns
News: The Supreme Court examined petitions on pellet gun use after students and workers suffered serious injuries during a crowd-control incident in Delhi. About Pellet Guns Pellet guns are 12-bore pump-action shotguns classified as less-lethal kinetic projectile weapons used for crowd control and dispersal. Working Mechanism: Loading: A cartridge containing hundreds of small pellets is… Continue reading Pellet Guns
Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN
News: Recently, ‘Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN was delivered to the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam. About Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN ‘Nipun’ is the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV). Bult by: It was built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited was delivered to the Indian Navy in 2026. It draws her name from Sanskrit signifying ‘one who… Continue reading Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN
Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel
News: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi, jointly developed by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies. About Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel It is a specialized fuel that will enhance the mobility, safety and operational availability of combat and logistics vehicles in… Continue reading Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel
