Source- This post is based on the article “Navy unveils new Admirals’ epaulettes in ‘true reflection of Indian rich maritime heritage‘” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? The new design of epaulettes for admirals has been unveiled by the Navy, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement during the Navy… Continue reading Indian Navy unveils new epaulettes for admirals
Category: Miscellaneous
INS Imphal
Source- This post is based on the article “INS Imphal commissioned today: Its capabilities, and the strategic significance of Visakhapatnam class of destroyers” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th December 2023. Why in the News? INS Imphal, the third warship of Project 15B that together form the Visakhapatnam class stealth-guided missile destroyers, has been… Continue reading INS Imphal
Enhancing Railway Safety: Compulsory Disaster Management Training for Railway Officers
Source- This post is based on the article “Railway officers to be trained in disaster management; NAIR, IRIDM to impart training” published in “The Hindu” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? After the Odisha train tragedy inquiry revealed the need for a quicker disaster response, the Ministry of Railways has mandated disaster management… Continue reading Enhancing Railway Safety: Compulsory Disaster Management Training for Railway Officers
INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) 2023
Source- This post is based on the article “INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) – 2023” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the 8th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) held in Bangkok, Thailand. What is Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)? 1) is a… Continue reading INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) 2023
Sahitya Akademi announces awards
Source– This post is based on the article “Sahitya Akademi announces awards; Requiem in Raga Janki best English work” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? Sahitya Akademi has announced the annual Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 in 24 languages. The awards are for books published between January 2017 and December… Continue reading Sahitya Akademi announces awards
Khelo India Para Games
Source- This post is based on the article “Union Sports minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur declares the Para Khelo India games closed” published in “PIB” on 17th December 2023. Why in the News? The inaugural edition of Khelo India Para Games has concluded recently. Haryana claimed top honors in the competition, while Uttar Pradesh finished… Continue reading Khelo India Para Games
VINBAX-2023: Joint Military Exercise
Source – This post is based on the article “VINBAX-2023: INDIAN ARMED FORCES CONTINGENT REACHES HANOI FOR JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE” published in “PIB” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? The Indian Armed Forces contingent arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam for the fourth edition of Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023. What is Exercise VINBAX? Specification Details… Continue reading VINBAX-2023: Joint Military Exercise
India to host 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi
Source– This post is based on the article “India to host 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 9th December 2023. Why in the News? India is going to host the 27th World Investment Conference (WIC) in New Delhi. What is World Investment Conference (WIC)? Specification Details What is it?… Continue reading India to host 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi
INS SANDHAYAK
Source– This post is based on the article “First ship of survey vessel Sandhayak delivered to Indian Navy” published in “PIB” on 4th December 2023. Why in the News? Sandhayak, the first of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, was delivered to the Indian Navy. What is INS Sandhayak? Specification Details What is it? Survey Vessel… Continue reading INS SANDHAYAK
Operation Karuna
Source– This post is based on the article “India launches ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist cyclone-hit Myanmar” published in “The Hindu” on 18th May 2023. Why in the News? India launched ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist Myanmar which has been devastated by Cyclone Mocha. What is Operation Karuna? 1. India has launched “Operation Karuna” to provide humanitarian… Continue reading Operation Karuna
