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Tarang Shakti-2024
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is getting ready to host its largest-ever multilateral military exercise called ‘Tarang Shakti,’ planned for August and September 2024. This exercise shows India’s commitment to building strong international defense relationships and military partnerships. Objective of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2024
The Indian Army has sent a group to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, to take part in the multinational military drill KHAAN QUEST 2024, which will run from July 27th to August 9th, 2024. The main goal of this practice is to improve ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
DRDO Successfully Tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System
The Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system was successfully flight-tested by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on July 24, 2024. This test showed that India is getting better at protecting itself against ballistic missiles with lengths of up ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Budget 2024: Defence Ministry Receives ₹6.22 Lakh Crore Budget Allocation
The government has allocated ₹6.22 lakh crore to the defence ministry, with a primary focus on capital acquisition amounting to ₹1.72 lakh crore, marking the largest budget allocation for defence in recent history. The capital outlay aims to improve the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
INS Delhi Wins Best Ship of Eastern Fleet 2024
On July 14, 2024, in Visakhapatnam, the prestigious Fleet Awards Function was held to honor the Eastern Fleet’s tactical successes over the past year. As a result of its excellent performance and operational tasks, INS Delhi was named the Best ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
China, and Russia Conduct Joint Pacific Naval Patrol
Recently, China’s defense ministry revealed that Russian and Chinese naval forces worked together to patrol the northern and western Pacific Ocean. As part of an annual plan to work together on military strategies, this is their fourth joint naval practice. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Lt Gen Shankar Narayan Assumes Command at Army Hospital
Lt Gen Shankar Narayan became the new head of the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi on July 10, 2024. In his long and successful career as a military doctor, this job is a big step forward. Educational and Professional ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Exercise Pitch Black
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will start “Exercise Pitch Black” on July 12, 2024. This is a major multinational aerial warfare practice that is held in Australia every two years. Over 140 planes from around the world are taking ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India Unveils ‘Zorawar’ Tank for High-Altitude Warfare
India recently got a new light tank called the “Zorawar.” It is a big addition to their military and is meant to help them fight better in difficult terrains and at high elevations. India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India-Russia JV Completes AK-203 Rifle Production Phase
After working together for a while, India and Russia have finished the first part of their joint venture to make AK-203 assault rifles. As part of the larger “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharaj Shakti Bharat” campaigns, this project shows ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs