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27 July 2026

Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations

The topic provides concrete data on India's defence indigenization progress and current strategic policy towards Pakistan, both of which are core themes in GS2 and GS3.

1 min read Day 12 of 15 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Kargil Vijay Diwas (1999) commemorated at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, highlighting themes of sacrifice, service, and national unity.
  • Government policy on dialogue with Pakistan: Engagement is restricted exclusively to the issue of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
  • Defence indigenisation: India now manufactures approximately 65% of its defence equipment domestically, a significant shift from the 65-70% import dependency observed previously.
  • Recent defence technological advancements: Induction of indigenous warship INS Mahendragiri (75% indigenous content), successful testing of Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket and Kusha missile by DRDO.
  • Defence exports: India has concluded international agreements for the supply of BrahMos and Astra missiles, reflecting growing global confidence in Indian defence technology.
  • Strategic posture: The government has granted the armed forces a 'free hand' to respond to security threats and cross-border misadventures with decisive force.

Part of a longer story

This is day 12 of 15 in Amarnath Yatra 2026, which has been running since 1 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of indigenisation in the defence sector for India's strategic autonomy and its impact on the nation's global defence export profile. 150 words
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  2. Examine the evolution of India's security doctrine in response to persistent cross-border challenges. How does the current focus on technological self-reliance and a proactive stance on border security align with India's broader geopolitical objectives in South Asia? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following statements regarding India's current defence production status is accurate based on recent government reports?

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