Why in News: The Government appointed former Eastern Army Commander Lt. General Anil Chauhan as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). About the role of CDS The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) acts as a single-point military adviser to …
Why in News: The National Investigation Agency launched a massive nationwide search operation in connection with anti-terror activities. The operation, being described as the “largest ever”, involves searches across 10 states, and has so far led to the arrest of …
Context The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is often mentioned in the news. What is the NIA? It is a central agency mandated to investigate all the offences affecting the sovereignty, security and integrity of India, friendly relations with foreign states, …
Why in News: The Coast Guard commissioned an indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH)-MkIII squadron, 835 Squadron (CG), at the air enclave at Pornandar in Gujarat. About Coast Guard The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is a maritime law enforcement and search …
Why in News: Tapan Kumar Deka, a 1988 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer has been appointed as Director, Intelligence Bureau for a period of two years. About IB It is India’s internal intelligence agency, and carries out counterintelligence and …
About Sainik Schools Sainik Schools are residential schools for boys, providing Public School Education with Military bias. The schools are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi and are supported by Central and State funding. The …
Why in News: The Centre has announced the Agnipath scheme for recruitment of soldiers in the three branches of the armed forces, on a short-term basis. About Under the scheme, youth(both men and women) between 17.5 to 21 years of …