Source- This post on Samudra Pratap Pollution Control Vessel has been created based on the article “First indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel of ICG, ‘Samudra Pratap’ Launched in presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri in Goa” published in “PIB” on 30 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, first indigenously built Pollution Control Vessel (Samudra Pratap) was launched… Continue reading Samudra Pratap Pollution Control Vessel
Category: Defence
INS Mumbai
Source- This post on INS Mumbai has been created based on the article “Indian naval ship INS Mumbai to make first visit to Sri Lanka on August 26”published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, INS Mumbai arrived at Colombo port for a three-day visit to Sri Lanka. This visit marks… Continue reading INS Mumbai
India-US Agreement on Defence Supply Chain
Source- This post on India-US Agreement on Defence Supply Chain has been created based on the article “India, US ink agreement for defence equipment supply” published in “Business Standard” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the United States and India’s Defence Ministry have signed the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA). This signing coincided… Continue reading India-US Agreement on Defence Supply Chain
ICGS Sujay
Source- This post on ICGS Sujay has been created based on the article “ICGS Sujay makes port call in Indonesia for a two-day visit as part of overseas deployment to East Asia” published in “PIB” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, ICGS Sujay made a port call in Jakarta, Indonesia. About ICGS Sujay… Continue reading ICGS Sujay
Nipun Munition and Directorate General of Quality Assurance
Source- This post on Nipun Munition has been created based on the article “DRDO hands over Authority Holding Sealed Particulars of ‘Nipun’ munition to Directorate General of Quality Assurance” published in “PIB” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of… Continue reading Nipun Munition and Directorate General of Quality Assurance
Shaurya Sampravah 1.0
Source- This post on Shaurya Sampravah 1.0 has been created based on the article “SHAURYA SAMPRAVAH 1.0 : INDIAN ARMY STRENGTHENS COORDINATION WITH VETERANS IN STRATEGIC VISION FOR NATION-BUILDING” published in “PIB” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Indian Army hosted Shaurya Sampravah 1.0 at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi. About Shaurya… Continue reading Shaurya Sampravah 1.0
Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
Source- This post on Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre has been created based on the article “Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurates new state-of-the-art ICG Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre building in Chennai” published in PIB on 18th August 2024. Why in News? Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated the new Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime… Continue reading Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
Axis of Resistance
Source- This post on Axis of Resistance has been created based on the article “Explained: The ‘Axis of resistance’, which includes Iran-backed groups like Hamas, Hezbollah” published in Indian Express on 3 August 2024. Why in News? Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in an air strike in Tehran. Experts believe Iran could increase attacks against Israel through its… Continue reading Axis of Resistance
Defence Acquisition Council Approves MQ-9B UAV Deal Amendments
Source- This post on the Defence Acquisition Council Approves MQ-9B UAV Deal Amendments has been created based on the article “Defence Acquisition Council approves amendment to MQ-9B UAV deal with U.S.” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? The Defence Acquisition Council has approved amendments to the deal for procuring… Continue reading Defence Acquisition Council Approves MQ-9B UAV Deal Amendments
Ministry of Defence (MoD) has notified a fifth positive indigenisation list (PIL)
Source- This post on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has notified a fifth positive indigenisation list (PIL) has been created based on the article “Defence ministry notifies fifth indigenisation list of 346 items for DPSUs” published in “Business Standard” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has notified a… Continue reading Ministry of Defence (MoD) has notified a fifth positive indigenisation list (PIL)
