CURRENT AFFAIRS

• RAOS, Jaipur
• 22, Dec 2021

Why in News: Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra conducted a flight demonstration of Controlled Aerial Delivery System of 500 kg capacity (CADS-500) on December 18, 2021.The CADS-500 is used for precise delivery of payload upto 500 kgs at predetermin

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 14, Dec 2021

Reference News:-The U.S. State Department spokesperson has said that there will be no “blanket” waiver for India, indicating that even if S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft missile systems deal is not sanctioned, other “significant” military and nuclea

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 09, Dec 2021

Reference News:-Following the recent incident in Nagaland, Assam Rifles, which has the responsibility of the area where the incident occurred, has issued a statement expressing regret over the loss of innocent lives. It also informed that the Indian Army had instituted an inqui

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 09, Dec 2021

Reference News:-The United States,  and Ukrainian officials have been making statements for nearly two weeks, referring to what they say are unusual Russian troop movements in the proximity of Ukraine.What is the conflict all about?Tensions between Ukraine and Russia

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 08, Dec 2021

Reference News:-Following the recent killings of 14 civilians in Nagaland, the Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has demanded the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.Rio criticised the Union Government for extending the “disturbed area” tag for Nagaland eve

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 06, Dec 2021

Why in News?Chief of the Naval Staff has highlighted that for India, with regard to naval operations, underwater domain awareness (UDA) was one of the most critical areas.Underwater domain awareness:Underwater domain awareness (UDA) is the aspect of maritime dom

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 04, Dec 2021

Reference News:The Government has brought in few changes in its negative imports list policy. This includes:The armed forces will now be able to import defence equipment in certain circumstances even if it figures in the negative import list.This includes scenarios where

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 04, Dec 2021

What is the issue?Tensions have flared in Eastern Europe and on the Belarusian-Polish border with thousands of asylum seekers attempting to enter Poland.Why is there a refugee crisis?Politicians in West and East Europe accuse Moscow as instigator of the crisis amid claims that

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 20, Nov 2021

Reference News:November 18 marks the 59th anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La. A memorial was inaugurated on the occasion.Where is Rezang La?Rezang La is a mountain pass on the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh.It is located between village of 

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 11, Nov 2021

Reference News:In a fresh push towards the creation of theatre commands to fight the next wars in an integrated manner, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) under the Defence Ministry has asked the three services to conduct studies on the structures of the new for