News: INS Trishul arrived at Plymouth, UK, to participate in Exercise KONKAN-26 with the Royal Navy. About Exercise KONKAN-26 Exercise KONKAN-26 is bilateral maritime exercise between India and UK. It is conducted annually. Aim: It aims to strengthen the ability of both Navies to operate seamlessly in complex maritime scenarios, reinforcing their enduring partnership and shared… Continue reading Exercise KONKAN-26
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PROJECT SEABIRD
News: Residential accommodation for Senior Sailors and Defence Civilians of Indian Navy along with critical trunk utility and amenity infrastructure was inaugrated as part of Project Seabird Phase IIA. About PROJECT SEABIRD Project Seabird is a strategic naval infrastructure project of the Indian Navy. It is the largest naval infrastructure project for India. Location: It… Continue reading PROJECT SEABIRD
National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM)
News: To safeguard the country from any supply disruptions, India’s National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) has proposed to develop a National Critical Mineral Stockpile Programme. About National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) was launched in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector. Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM)
SAREX-2026
News: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the Multinational Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) . About SAREX-2026 Multinational Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) is a multi-agency exercise to test operational preparedness, joint response mechanisms and international interoperability. It promotes exchange of best practices, with preservation of life at sea as the paramount objective. Location:… Continue reading SAREX-2026
Additive Manufacturing (AM) and National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing (NSAM)
News: India has strengthened its Additive Manufacturing (AM) ecosystem under National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing. About Additive Manufacturing (AM) Additive Manufacturing(AM) is defined as the technology that constructs a three-dimensional object from a digital 3D model or a CAD model by adding material layer by layer. It is commonly known as 3D printing. It brings… Continue reading Additive Manufacturing (AM) and National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing (NSAM)
Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP)
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden live jump of the Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) at one of the highest-altitude drop zones, Nyoma (Mudh DZ). About Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) TheAdvanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) is a static line parachute system meant for mass drop of paratroopers. Developed by: It is designed and developed… Continue reading Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP)
SME Growth Fund
News: The Union Cabinet approved the Government of India’s commitment of Rs.10,000 crore towards the establishment of the SME Growth Fund (SGF). About SME Growth Fund The SME Growth Fund is designed as a direct equity investment fund. Announced by: It has been announced by Ministry of Finance. Fund allocation: It will provide an aggregate… Continue reading SME Growth Fund
Mt Abi Gamin and Mt Kamet
News: A joint Indo-Argentine Army mountaineering expedition successfully summited Mt Abi Gamin (7,355 m) and Mt Kamet (7,756 m) in September 2026. About Mt Abi Gamin Location: Mt Abi Gamin is a peak located in Chamoli district of Garhwal Himalaya of Uttarakhand. It lies near the Indo-Tibetan border. It is also known as Ibi Gamin.… Continue reading Mt Abi Gamin and Mt Kamet
First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1)
News: Defence Minister will launch Fleet Support Ship-1 (FSS-1) will launch First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1) at Visakhapatnam. About First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1) First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1) is the first of five Fleet Support Ships being built for the Indian Navy. It has been named as Surya. Deployment location: It will be deployed… Continue reading First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1)
PMAY-U Awards 2026
News: As part of the PMAY-U Awards 2026, Best Performing States/UTs under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0 were felicitated during the celebration event of World Habitat Day 2026. About PMAY-U Awards 2026 The PMAY-U Awards are national honors to honor best-performing states, Union Territories (UTs), and urban local bodies (ULBs) in implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban… Continue reading PMAY-U Awards 2026
