CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Assam Rifles, India’s oldest paramilitary force, is preparing specialised dog squads comprising indigenous breeds such as the Tangkhul Hui and the Kombai, alongside imported breeds.

India successfully test-fired the Agni-3 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. The test validated the missile's operational capability and reliability.

INS Arnala, the Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), has been commissioned, marking a significant milestone in India’s transition from a “Buyer’s Navy” to a “Builder’s Navy”.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct Vayu Shakti 2026, a major air combat exercise near the Pakistan border, aimed at showcasing its full spectrum of offensive and defensive capabilities in a simulated war environment.

The 13th edition of the joint military Exercise KHANJAR between India and Kyrgyzstan has begun recently at Misamari in Sonitpur district of Assam. The annual special forces exercise reflects the growing defence cooperation between the two countries and India’s strategic engagement with Central Asia.

The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) recently conducted a joint exercise named Agni Pariksha in Arunachal Pradesh to enhance inter-force combat coordination, operational integration, and preparedness in high-altitude and border-area scenarios.

The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1st TS) recently departed from Belawan Port, Indonesia, after a successful three-day port visit.

The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp recently visited Port Louis, Mauritius, as part of its overseas deployment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), reflecting India’s continued commitment to maritime cooperation and regional security.

A recent national report has identified India’s deadliest districts for road accidents, revealing that most fatalities are linked to infrastructure and systemic failures rather than traffic violations.

A renewed diplomatic and strategic tussle has emerged between India and China over the Shaksgam Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, reviving concerns despite recent disengagement following the eastern Ladakh standoff.