#security #PT2020

'CT-TTX' (counter-terrorism table-top
exercise) :

- It is first such engagement among the Quad countries on regional and global issues of common interest and also in the domain of counter-terrorism and cooperation.

- Quad countries - India, US, Japan and Australia

- Quad first mooted by the Japanese Prime Minister in 2007

- Quad" Coalition is formed to develop a new strategy to keep the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence (especially China).

#PT2020 #Security

National Security Guard (NSG)

- It was incorporated in 1984 following Operation Blue Star, assassination of PM Indira Gandhi and Akshardham Temple attack.

- It is a central contingency force to counter terrorists and hijack-like incidents with a view to protect states against internal disturbances. 

- Its under Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

- NSG commandos are based in five hubs across the country, apart from their main garrison in Manesar, Gurgaon. 

#PT2020 #security

Kavkaz-2020 Exercise

- It is a strategic tri-service exercise.
- also called Caucasus-2020.
- organised by Russian Army (every 4 years).
- Participants
Member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and Central Asia.

News
Recently, India has withdrawn its participation from Kavkaz 2020, citing Covid-19 as the official reason

#Security #Prelims

PASSEX

- Indian Naval passage exercises
- conducted recently with USA, Russia and Australia
- It aims to improve the cooperation between forces and to maximize training and interoperability, including air defence.
- It will enhance both sides' ability to counter threats at sea, from piracy to violent extremism