Veer Gatha 2.0 Contest

The Government of India presents Gallantry Awards to honor the brave acts of the army personnel in the Armed Forces. The awards are presented twice a year. These awards are announced on republic day celebrations and Independence Day celebrations. Param ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Moscow Conference on International Security-2022

The Moscow Conference on International Security-2022 was held from August 15 to August 17, 2022. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the plenary session conference virtually on August 16. Highlights of Defence Minister’s address: In his address, Defence Minister stressed on ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

Vision Statement on India-Vietnam Defence Partnership

On June 8, 2022, India and Vietnam signed a joint vision statement along with a military logistic support pact. Both the pacts would enhance the scope and scale of existing defence cooperation between both the countries. Key Facts There is ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Border Roads Organisation sets up two CoE

Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh inaugurated two Centres of Excellence (CoE) established by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at Seema Sadak Bhawan in New Delhi. About Centres of Excellence CoEs have been established to achieve excellence in road safety and to foster ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

DAC clears deal for 6 submarines

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared a mega project to build six conventional submarines for Indian Navy. Decision was taken at DAC meeting chaired by Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh. Highlights This project will cost around Rs 43,000 crore. It was ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Defence Minister launches SeHAT OPD Portal

Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, has launched ‘Services e-Health Assistance & Tele-consultation (SeHAT) OPD Portal. Highlights Service Will be provided by defence services doctors who are on regular duties. Persons aged 75 and above can consult without waiting. Similar portal called ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Test Facility

The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated the Advanced Hypersonic Wind Tunnel test facility in Hyderabad. This is the first of its kind being launched in the country. India is the third country after United States and Russia to launch ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Shekatkar Committee: Abolition of 9,304 Military Engineering Services

Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh recently approved the abolition of 9,304 posts in the military engineering services. The posts were abolished based on the recommendation of Shekatar Committee. Highlights The late Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in 2016 appointed a ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020