×

UPSC Courses

Security Forces & Agencies

Security Forces & Agencies

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 military contingents and observers are its main objectives. More than 50,000 soldiers and more than 5,000 weaponry units, including 140 planes and 60 warships, will participate in the Vostok 2022 exercise,…

03 September, 2022 Security Forces & Agencies

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 interaction, mutual understanding of drills & procedures, the establishment of joint command & control structures and the elimination of terrorist threats. The joint exercise would…

02 August, 2022 Security Forces & Agencies

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 agitations in the then princely States of India in the backdrop of the Madras Resolution of the All-India Congress Committee in the year 1936. Mission:…

27 July, 2022 Security Forces & Agencies

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 18, last year. About Border Road Organisation (BRO): The Border Road Organisation develops and maintains road networks in India’s border areas…

05 January, 2022 Security Forces & Agencies

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 exercises. The exercise will showcase high levels of synergy, coordination and inter-operability between the friendly navies demonstrating shared values of ensuring freedom of seas and commitment to an open, inclusive Indo-Pacific and a…

05 April, 2021 Security Forces & Agencies

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 Operations”. Participating Countries: The participants of the Exercise are The DOGRA Regiment of the Indian Army A contingent of the Royal Bhutan Army Sri Lankan Army Bangladesh Army. Observers: The military observers from the USA, UK, Turkey,…

04 April, 2021 Security Forces & Agencies

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 are investigated by the State police and the National Investigation Agency(NIA). Bail: Under the act, getting bail is rare. The investigating agency has up to 180 days to file a charge sheet.. It is considered to be the predecessor of laws (now…

11 March, 2021 Security Forces & Agencies

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 Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been without a head since February 3 when R.K. Shukla retired on completion of his two-year term. Until a Director is selected after due procedure and clearance by…

10 March, 2021 Security Forces & Agencies

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 Bangladesh. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): Provides security cover to nuclear installations, space establishments, airports, seaports, power plants, sensitive Government buildings and ever heritage monuments. Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): ITBP is a specialized mountain force and most of the officers and men…

03 February, 2021 Security Forces & Agencies

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 can be used in anti-warship and anti-submarine operations, intelligence gathering and surveillance and naval mine laying. These submarines are built under Project 75. Being constructed by Mazagon Dock Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai.…

17 November, 2020 Security Forces & Agencies

Newsletter Subscription
SMS Alerts

Important Links

UPSC GS Mains Crash Course - RAW Prelims Answer Key 2024