Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology Q6. Discuss the role of private sector participation in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Explain how it can strengthen technological capability and supply chain resilience. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Growing importance of private sector participation in India’s defence manufacturing and indigenisation efforts, …
Source: TH Subject: Defence/Economy Context: The government announced a historic 15.2% hike in the total defence budget for FY2026-27, primarily to address tactical gaps exposed by the recent Operation Sindoor conflict. The allocation aims to strengthen India’s “security-development-self-reliance” balance amid rising geopolitical tensions. About Increased Capital Spending for the Defence Sector: What it is? Capital …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 1 January 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20 December 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: TH Subject: Defence Context: The LCA Tejas crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show, leading to the death of IAF pilot Wing Commander Namansh Syal. About LCA Tejas: What it is? LCA Tejas is India’s indigenous 4.5-generation, all-weather, multi-role light combat aircraft, forming a key element of the IAF’s fighter fleet …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 October 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: FP Context: Pakistan has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM), restricting most of its airspace as India prepares to conduct Exercise Trishul — a large-scale tri-services military exercise near the Sir Creek region along the India–Pakistan border. About Exercise Trishul: What It Is? Exercise Trishul is a major tri-services (Army, Navy, and Air …
Source: PIB Context: Defence Minister of India virtually flagged off ‘Samudra Pradakshina’, the world’s first tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, from the Gateway of India, Mumbai. About Samudra Pradakshina: What it is? Samudra Pradakshina is India’s first-ever tri-service (Army, Navy, Air Force) all-women circumnavigation expedition. It involves sailing around the globe, crossing all longitudes and …
Context: India’s ordnance factories have posted record export orders of ₹3,500 crore in FY25, the highest ever since corporatisation. About Corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB): What it is? In October 2021, the government reorganised 41 Ordnance Factory Board units into seven Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) Outcome: Financial turnaround: from ₹2,844 crore cumulative …
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Source: DD News Context: The Indian Navy will commission INS Nistar, its first indigenously designed Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at Visakhapatnam. This marks a key milestone in India’s underwater rescue and maritime self-reliance journey. About INS Nistar – Diving Support Vessel (DSV): What is INS Nistar? INS Nistar is India’s first indigenously developed Diving Support …
