INS Arihant
Context: INS Arihant , India’s only operational ship submersible ballistic nuclear (SSBN) asset, is its most dependable platform for a second-strike, given the country “no first use” on nuclear weapons. The…
Hwasong-15, North Korea’s latest missile
What is the Hwasong-15? North Korea claims the intercontinental ballistic missile is ‘significantly more’ powerful than previous missiles even as analysts concurred that North may have made a jump in…
Bilateral Defence Exercise
Exercise Name Details Al-Nagah-II 2017 India-Oman joint military exercise Held in Dhauladhar Ranges in Bakloh belt of Himachal Pradesh Ajeya Warrior 2017 India-UK Military Exercise Held in Bikaner CORPAT (India…
The Konyaks
Background: The Konyaks, an isolated ethnic group defined culturally by their headhunting practice and elaborate facial tattoos, reside in the forest interiors of Nagaland. When they used to attack the…
Governor hails T.N.’s role in Quit India movement
Context: Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit said the people of Tamil Nadu had played a significant role in the Quit India movement. Facts: “The Gandhian leader Kamarajar, simple and non-violent…
P-8I long range maritime patrol aircraft
Context: The Defence Ministry gave final approval for the procurement of simulated training solutions for the Navy’s P-8I long range maritime patrol aircraft and electronic warfare systems for the Army.…
NCST Protection of Jarawa Tribes
Context: National Commission of Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has issued directions to the officials of A&N islands for taking strict action against those who upload inappropriate video films/ photos of tribal…
Pioneer of girls’ education
Hailed as the first woman teacher in the country, Savitribai Phule campaigned for girls’ education, widow remarriage and fought against social evils such as untouchability. Born into a family of…
How a British war memorial became a symbol of Dalit pride
The Koregaon Ranstambh (victory pillar) is an obelisk in Bhima-Koregaon village commemorating the British East India Company soldiers who fell in a battle on January 1, 1818, where the British,…
Defence Acquisition Council
The Government has set up a Defence Acquisition Council headed by the Defence Minister for decision making in regard to the totality of the new planning process. Which inter-alia involves according ‘in principle’ approval…
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