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• IAS Plus, Ranchi
• 07, Sep 2021

Left Wing Extremism

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 18, Aug 2021

Why in news?In order to boost domestic defence and aerospace manufacturing, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) with an outlay of Rs 400 crore for creating state-of-the-art testing infrastructure in partnership with the private indus

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 26, Jul 2021

Topic: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges, GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies and Interventions)Why in News?Recently, the Minister of State for Defence introduced the Essential Defence Services Bill in the Lok Sabha.What is the Essential Defence Services Bi

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 01, Jul 2021

Why in News?The cyber security Index was released recently.Key Points:India was ranked ahead of China (No. 33) and Pakistan (No. 79) in global cybersecurity ranking of countries.India has improved its ranking from 47 to 10 in United Nation’s ITU Global C

• Be N By IAS, Delhi
• 18, Feb 2021

For : GS-3: Science & TechnologyCONTEXT:Indian Army is in the process to revamp its communication systems by procuring Very/Ultra High Frequency (V/UHF)Manpack SDRs under Make-II category.BACKGROUND:Communication is vital and critical to all military operations. 

• Be N By IAS, Delhi
• 03, Feb 2021

For : GS-3: Security, Defence manufacturing in IndiaCONTEXT:At 13th edition of Aero India in Bengaluru, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was awarded the contract to manufacture 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at an estimated cost of ₹48,0

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 01, Jan 2021

INDIA NUCLEAR POLICY : NO FIRST USE It is believed that in recent time’s nuclear weapons have played major roles in the strategic considerations of both major and regional powers.The frequency with which nuclear weapons have been brought into play to manage strategic in

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 11, Nov 2020

Topic: For Prelims & MainsAFSPAWhy in News? Centre has declared entire State of Nagaland a ‘disturbed area’ for a period of 6 more months under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).What does the AFSPA mean?In simple terms, AFSPA gives armed forces

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 05, Nov 2020

Why in News?Enhanced PINAKA rocket, developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been successfully flight tested from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha today, 04 November 2020.About Pinaka MissileThe Pinaka MK-II Rocket is modi