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Subject: Defence

  • General N.S. Raja Subramani Assumes Charge as Chief of Defence Staff

    Why in the news?

    General N.S. Raja Subramani assumed charge as India’s third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs.

    Key Highlights

    • He paid tribute at the National War Memorial after assuming office.
    • A ceremonial Tri Services Guard of Honour was accorded at South Block.
    • He emphasised the “Whole of Nation” approach for strengthening India’s national security.

    What is “JAI”?

    General Subramani highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of:

    • Jointness
    • Aatma Nirbharta
    • Innovation

    About the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)

    • CDS is the highest-ranking military officer in India.
    • Acts as the Principal military adviser to the Defence Minister on tri-service matters.
    • Heads: Department of Military Affairs (DMA).
    • Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee

    Department of Military Affairs (DMA)

    • Created in 2019.
    • Functions under Ministry of Defence.
    • Responsible for:
      • Promoting jointness among armed forces
      • Military staffing and training matters
      • Integration of services

    [2024] What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?
    1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
    2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs
    3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-Service matters
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    [A] 1, 2 and 3

    [B] 1 and 2 only

    [C] 2 and 3 only

    [D] 1 and 3 only

  • With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements

    With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements:
    1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.
    2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security.
    3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States.
    How many of the above statements are correct?

  • Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called

    Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:

  • Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct

    Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct?
    1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.
    2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
    3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.
    4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.
    Select the answer using the code given below:

  • What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs

    What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?
    1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee.
    2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs.
    3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below: