₹2.23 lakh crore to buy 97 Tejas jets, 156 Prachand helicopters Context The Union government on Thursday gave preliminary approval to defense acquisition projects worth 2.23 lakh crore, including the purchase of 97 Tejas light combat aircraft and 156 Prachand combat helicopters, in a major […]
World Cup final to begin with IAF air show watched by VIPs Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles will be among the superstars in the audience for Sunday’s World Cup cricket final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad. The […]
FATF team in India to hold on-site review meetings What is FATF? The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental body that establishes global guidelines to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. In addition, the FATF encourages the effective adoption of legal, regulatory, and […]
Shelling by Pak. Triggers Scare in Jammu’s Arnia Context Uneasy silence and panic reigned in communities along the zero line in Jammu’s Arnia sector after an eight-hour firefight between Indian and Pakistani troops threatened the 2021 ceasefire pact. What do we know about the Indo-Pakistan […]
The Army gets a vertical wind tunnel to train special forces Context The Army established its first vertical wind tunnel (VWT) at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, to improve the training facilities for special forces and combat free-fallers. On Wednesday, […]
Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across the country Context The Criminal Procedure Identification Act was passed by Parliament more than a year ago, and now the Center is preparing to install “DNA and face-matching” devices at 1,300 police stations […]
Shah calls for a uniform anti-terrorism structure under NIA in all States Context Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Thursday that, in addition to a ruthless approach, a consistent anti-terrorism framework should be built in all states under the supervision of the National Investigation […]
India denies any role in Nijjar’s killing in Canada Context On Tuesday, India denied the Canadian claim that the Indian government was complicit in the murder of a major Khalistani separatist leader “on Canadian soil”. What is the historical background behind the Khalistani separatist movement? […]
With lessons from the Ukraine war, the Army revises its artillery plan What is the historical background of Indian Artillery? Mughal Empire (1526-1857) The Mughal Empire (1526-1857), one of the most powerful empires in Indian history, made substantial contributions to the development and employment of […]
Transfer of personal data under the UN treaty will be under domestic laws: India Context India has suggested that the transfer of “personal data” under the convention will be done in line with the country’s internal laws and not other applicable international laws at the […]