About OPEC The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a group consisting of 13 of the world’s major oil-exporting nations. Countries that belong to OPEC include Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela (the five founders), plus the …
Context India is set to formulate its first-ever National Security Strategy (NSS) following extensive discourse and deliberations within the military and the strategic community. The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) is working on a comprehensive strategy in consultation with various …
About BRO The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is a road construction executive force in India that provides support to Indian Armed Forces. BRO develops and maintains road networks in India’s border areas and friendly neighboring countries. This includes infrastructure operations …
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 Context The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified the rules governing The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022. The Act was passed in March by the Parliament. Until rules are notified, an Act cannot be …
Context It’s now over five months since the country’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat was killed in a chopper crash in the Nilgris in Tamil Nadu. The Government is yet to announce a successor to the …
Why in News: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways reviewed the work on Zojila and Z Morh tunnels. About the tunnels The Zojila tunnel will be Asia’s longest bi-directional tunnel and will allow all-weather connectivity between Ladakh and Srinagar, …
Why in News: Prime Minister of India chaired a UNSC debate on maritime security titled, ‘Enhancing Maritime Security — A Case for International Cooperation’. Five Points by the Indian PM The PM highlighted SAGAR (‘Security and Growth for all in …
Why in News? Sea trials of India’s maiden indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-1), built by the public sector Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL), began recently. The 40,000-tonne carrier is slated to join the Navy as INS Vikrant in 2022. What is an …
Why in News? The Defence Minister has commented that The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) is a shining example of Atmanirbhar Bharat, after a review of the vessel being built by the Cochin Shipyard Limited. What is an Aircraft Carrier? An …