Line of Actual Control
Exercise Vayu Prahar – A Multi-Domain Exercise at LAC
In the midst of the ongoing stand-off between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Indian Army and Air Force have conducted a 96-hour multi-domain air and land exercise, called ‘Vayu Prahar’, in the eastern sector. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India-China hold WMCC Meeting
India and China recently held the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination meeting. This is the 26th meeting and the first since the Galwan standoff, and the 14th physical WMCC meeting. A virtual WMCC meeting was held during the Ladakh ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
SCO Meet: India invites Pakistan, China
The Shanghai Cooperation Meet is to be held in August 2023 under India’s chairmanship. 2023 is India’s year as the country is hosting two major international meets the SCO and the G-20. The Global South looks up to these meetings. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
IAF to hold Exercise Pralay
The Indian Airforce is to conduct a massive military exercise near the Line of Actual Control. The Government of India conducts such military exercises on the border to control the infiltrations. Infiltrations are common in the Line of Control, India ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
60th Anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La
November 18 marks the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La. About Battle of Rezang La In 1962, the Charlie Company (C Company) of the 13th battalion of the Kumaon Regiment fought against the Chinese attack at the Rezang ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
Kibithu military garrison named after Gen Bipin Rawat
A military station and a major road near the Lohit Valley on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China were recently named after the country’s first CDS General Bipin Rawat. Key Points Kibithu is a small village on the ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Defence Current Affairs
Avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh
On February 6, 2022, seven Indian army personnel were killed in an Avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh. These army personnel were a part of the patrol team. The Indian Army has launched “Search and Rescue” operations. Avalanches The Indian Army troops ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
What is ‘Vibrant Villages’ programme?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her budget speech that, government is set to work on improving connectivity across northern border under the Vibrant Villages Programme. What is Vibrant Villages Programme? Minister did not provide details on this programme. However, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs