“Jointness without joint command structures remains an illusion”. Explain the rationale behind theatre command reforms, discuss the major obstacles in their implementation, and suggest measures to ensure balanced inter-service coordination.

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas Q6. “Jointness without joint command structures remains an illusion”. Explain the rationale behind theatre command reforms, discuss the major obstacles in their implementation, and suggest measures to ensure balanced inter-service coordination. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: India’s ongoing efforts to establish …

CDS and Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs Empowered to Issue Joint Instructions

Source:  HT Context: Defence Minister authorised the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs to issue joint instructions and orders for all three services. About CDS and Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs Empowered to Issue Joint Instructions: What it is? For the first time, CDS can issue …

Cyber Suraksha

Source:  NIE Context: The Defence Cyber Agency has launched ‘Cyber Suraksha’, a national-level cyber security exercise, aimed at enhancing India’s cyber defence readiness. About Cyber Suraksha: What It Is? ‘Cyber Suraksha’ is a multi-phased cybersecurity drill simulating real-world cyber threats in a high-paced, gamified environment for national-level stakeholders. Launched By: Organised by the Defence Cyber …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 14 January 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

What is the office of Chief of Defence staff (CDS)? Discuss the significance of such a post to the Indian setup.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 1. What is the office of Chief of Defence staff (CDS)? Discuss the significance of such a post to the Indian setup. (250 words) The Hindu Why this question: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved …

Chief of Defence Staff

Topics covered: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. Chief of Defence Staff What to study? For prelims and mains: CDS- need, roles and functions, practice so far and significantly. Context: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved the creation of a chief of defence staff (CDS). About CDS: He will be the single-point military adviser …