UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS

India–South Korea relations have entered a new phase of expansion and diversification, reflecting their growing importance in the changing geopolitical and economic landscape of the Indo-Pacific.

The R-37M missile has attracted significant global attention in recent years due to its growing relevance in contemporary aerial warfare and discussions around its possible induction into various air forces.

Israel’s evolving concept of the “Yellow Line” has emerged as a significant development in contemporary conflict strategy, particularly in the context of its operations in Gaza and its extension into southern Lebanon in 2026.

The INS Dhruv has recently been deployed in the Arabian Sea amid heightened regional strategic activity, particularly in the context of missile testing by neighbouring countries.

The latest edition of Exercise Dustlik has been conducted, further strengthening defence cooperation and military interoperability between India and Uzbekistan.

The ALH MK-III Helicopter has been in news due to its increasing deployment in maritime and coast guard operations, highlighting its importance in surveillance and rescue missions.

The Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna has reached Malé as part of its deployment under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative.

India has inducted its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridaman, significantly enhancing its sea-based nuclear deterrence capabilities.

The Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of a Large Cavitation Tunnel (LCT) facility at the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory in Visakhapatnam.

The Indian Navy has inducted INS Malwan, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), strengthening India’s coastal defence and underwater surveillance capabilities.