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Border Roads Organisation (BRO)

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Context: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has raised its benchmark of excellence yet again by extending access to the formidable Zojila at an altitude of 11,649 ft, which links the Union Territory of Ladakh with the rest of the country. For the first time, the Zojila pass remained open beyond 31st December. It is the arterial road connecting Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh from the rest of the country. The pass was opened on May 1

Central Reserve Police Force

Central Reserve Police Force The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is one of the premier Central Armed Police Forces of India (under the Ministry of Home Affairs) for internal security. The other Central Armed Police Forces are as follows: Assam Rifles (AR): The Assam Rifles came into being in 1835, as a militia called the Cachar Levy’. Border Security Force (BSF): Responsible for guarding India's land borders with Pakistan and

Central forces without regular heads-Internal Security

Central forces without regular heads-Internal Security Context Many Central forces are functioning without regular chiefs, which could impact their efficiency The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), with a strength of 3.5 lakh, is headless following the previous incumbent Dr. A.P. Maheshwari’s superannuation on February 28, 2021. The Special Director General, Kuldiep Singh, is holding charge until a regular officer is appointed. Saddled with additional duties The

Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act

Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) informed Lok Sabha about the number of cases registered under the Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act(UAPA) in 2019. About Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act(UAPA): UAPA was introduced in 1967 to target secessionist organizations. It is primarily an anti-terror law aimed at preventing certain unlawful activities of individuals and associations. Investigation: The cases under the UAPA

KALVARI CLASS OF SUBMARINES

KALVARI CLASS OF SUBMARINES Indian Navy’s fifth Kalvari-class Diesel Electric attack submarine INS Vagir was launched recently at Mazgaon Dock in Mumbai. The other vessels in the class are INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Karanj, INS Vela and INS Vagsheer. About Kalvari Class of Submarines This class of submarines have Diesel Electric transmission systems and these are primarily attack submarines designed to target and sink adversary naval vessels. They ca

Indian Army to participate in Exercise “Shantir Ogroshena-2021”

Indian Army to participate in Exercise “Shantir Ogroshena-2021” About Exercise ‘Shantir Ogroshena-2021’: Exercise Shantir Ogroshena (Front Runner of the Peace) is a multinational military exercise. The 2021 edition of the Exercise will be held in Bangladesh. It is held there to commemorate the birth centenary of Bangladesh’s ‘Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The theme of the exercise is “Robust Peacekeeping Operatio

Exercise La Perouse

Exercise La Perouse Indian Navy Ships are participating, for the first time; in the multi-lateral maritime exercise La Pérouse, conducted in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region The Indian Navy ships and aircraft will exercise with ships and aircraft of the French Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force and the United States Navy. Exercise La Pérouse will see complex operations including surface warfare, anti-air warfare and air defence e

CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE (CRPF )

CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE (CRPF) July 27 is commemorated as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) foundation day as India’s largest central armed police force came into existence on this day in 1939. About CRPF It came into existence as Crown Representative’s Police on 27th July 1939 It became the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on the enactment of the CRPF Act on 28th December 1949. Formation: It was constituted following the political unrest and the

Al Najah-IV and Ex VINBAX 2022

Al Najah-IV and Ex VINBAX 2022 Recently, the Indian Army conducted separate exercises with Oman and Vietnam. About Al Najah-IV and VINBAX 2022 The fourth edition of India-Oman joint military exercise ‘Al Najah-IV’ is scheduled to take place at Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan. Indian Army and Royal Army of Oman will conduct their joint Military Exercise AL NAJAH-IV from 1st to 13th of August 2022. The main scope of the exercise includes professional intera

Vostok Exercise 2022

Vostok Exercise 2022 India recently took part in the International Vostok-2022 strategic and command exercise in Russia together with a number of other nations. Image source - Theprint.in Exercise Vostok There will be forces there from a number of former Soviet states as well as China, India, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua, and Syria. The 7/8 Gorkha Rifles contingent served as the Indian Army's representative. Interaction and coordination between other participating militar

Women in Armed Forces

The first-ever batch of 17 female cadets graduated from the National Defence Academy (NDA), marking a historic step toward greater gender inclusion in India's armed forces. Significance of Women in the Armed Forces Constitutional Equality: Women's inclusion in the armed forces reflects the ideals enshrined in Article 14 (Right to Equality), Article 15 (Prohibition of discrimination), and Article 16 (Equal opportunity in public employment) of the Indian Constitution.

INTERPOL Red Notice

Recently, the Madhya Pradesh State Tiger Strike Force, in a coordinated operation with the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), successfully apprehended an international wildlife offender. The individual was wanted under an INTERPOL Red Notice, highlighting India’s active participation in global law enforcement against wildlife crimes. What is an INTERPOL Red Notice? An INTERPOL Red Notice is an international alert issued to law enforcement agencies worldwide, requesting them to

Maritime Security

Maritime security is a multi-dimensional and dynamic challenge that requires proactive policies, coordinated institutional mechanisms, and the use of advanced technologies. For India, safeguarding its extensive coastline and ensuring stability in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) are vital for national security, economic growth, and international influence. A combination of national mechanisms, international cooperation, and active participation of coastal communities is essential to build a sec

National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)

Recently, officials stated that the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is gradually becoming fully operational and is currently handling around 45,000 data access requests per month, indicating its increasing use by intelligence and law-enforcement agencies. About National Intelligence Grid The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is a secure and integrated intelligence-sharing platform that allows authorised police and investigating agencies to access government and select private d

INS Gharial

The Indian Navy has recently deployed INS Gharial, along with three other naval vessels, under Operation Sagar Bandhu to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) to the cyclone-affected regions of Sri Lanka. This deployment reflects India’s commitment to regional cooperation and its role as a first responder in the Indian Ocean Region. About INS Gharial INS Gharial (L23) is a Magar-class amphibious warfare vessel of the Indian Navy. It is the second indigenously

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, recently extended his greetings to all personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on the occasion of its Raising Day. About Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), earlier known as the Special Service Bureau, was established on 15 March 1963 in the aftermath of the Sino–Indian Conflict of 1962. It was created with the objective of strengthening India’s security preparedness along sensitive border regions.