Why in News: The first ship of the four Project-15B state-of-the-art stealth guided missile destroyers, Visakhapatnam, being built at the Mazgaon Docks Limited (MDL), was delivered to the Navy. About the missile destroyers These ships are equipped with BrahMos supersonic …
What is it? Smerch, procured from Russia, is the longest range conventional rocket system in the Army’s inventory with a maximum range of 90 km. The system is aimed to defeat personnel and engage with soft targets in concentration areas, …
About AFSPA Passed in 1958 for the North-East and in 1990 for Jammu & Kashmir, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) gives armed forces special powers to control “disturbed areas”, which are designated by the government when it is …
What is it? It’s the highest honour bestowed on a military unit in recognition of its exceptional service to nation. Why in News: The President of India will award the President’s Colour to Indian Naval Aviation. What is Naval Aviation? …
CONTEXT Recently, the Chief Justice of India expressed concern at the degree of human rights violations in police stations in the country. He said that “the threat to human rights and bodily integrity is the highest in police stations”. He …
Why in News: The Indian Coast Guard Ship Vigraha was commissioned by the Minister for Defence at a programme held in Chennai. What are the functions of Vigraha ICGS Vigraha can carry one twin-engine helicopter and four high-speed boats for …
Why in News: Nine military personnel were awarded the Shaurya Chakra, the third highest peacetime gallantry award. About the awards Gallantry Awards have been instituted by the Government of India to honour the acts of bravery and sacrifice of the …
What’s in the news? The Parliament has passed the Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021. Highlights of the Bill The Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 allows the Central Government to prohibit strikes, lock-outs, and lay-offs in units engaged in essential defence …