Defence and strategic studies

Sashastra Seema Bal  Sashastra Seema Bal: Guardians of the Indian Frontier The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is one of India’s Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Since its establishment in 1963, the SSB has been instrumental in securing India’s borders, fostering a sense of community in border regions, and maintaining internal security.  Origin and Mandate The SSB, initially known as the Special Service Bureau, was established in the wake of the Sino-IndianWar in 1963. Its primary purpose was to ensure the security of India’s borders and promote a sense of ntional belonging among the people residing in frontier areas. This “hearts and minds” approach included measures such as promoting civic action, community development, and welfare programs in border areas. In 2001, the Special Service Bureau was renamed the Sashastra Seema Bal and was formally given the mandate of guarding India’s borders with Nepal and Bhutan. The force was also ...

 American War Of Independence Overview Of American War of Independence The American War of Independence, also known as the Revolutionary War, marked a pivotal moment in world history, resulting in the creation of a new nation – the United States of America.  This war was fought from 1775 to 1783, with the thirteen American colonies seeking independence from the British   Empire, one of the most powerful forces in the world at the time . The roots of the conflict can be traced to increasing dissatisfaction among colonists with British rule. The central issues were “taxation without representation” and the lack of self-governance.  The British Parliament imposed a series of taxes on the colonies, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, which the colonists viewed as unjust. The infamous Boston Tea Party in 1773, a protest against the Tea Act, symbolized the escalating tensio ns.                  George Washington The wa...

American Civil War Introduction The American Civil War, occurring from 1861 to 1865, was a defining period in the history of the United States. It was not only a war between regions but also a war of ideologies, centered around the issues of slavery and state sovereignty. Prelude to War By the mid-19th century, America was a country divided. The northern states, known as the Union, were rapidly industrializing and increasingly opposing the institution of slavery. Conversely, the southern states, also called the Confederacy, relied heavily on agriculture and slave labor, creating deep economic, cultural, and political divides. The 1860 presidential election brought these tensions to a boiling point. Abraham Lincoln, the Republican candidate who opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories, won the election. His victory was perceived as a direct threat to the southern way of life, leading seven southern states to secede from the Union even before Lincoln took office. Four more f...

National Security Guards (NSG)  Introduction The National Security Guard (NSG) is a counter-terrorism unit operating under the Indian Ministry of  Home Affairs (MHA). Since its inception in 1984, the NSG has played a significant role in maintaining national security and countering a variety of threats. The NSG is a Federal Contingency Deployment Force that handles all facets of terrorism in the country. It is designed to tackle all types of terrorist situations which cannot be handled by local police or other armed forces. Because it is a specialized force, it's often referred to as India's SWAT team. NSG personnel are often referred to as "Black Cats" due to the black dress and black cat insignia worn on their uniform. The force is not tasked with regular law and order duties; rather, it is meant to respond to specific situations, like a terrorist attack or hijacking. Origin and Mandate The NSG was created following Operation Blue Star and the assassination of Indira...

 American - Spanish War The Spanish-American War, which lasted for about four months in 1898, was a pivotal event in the late 19th century, marking the emergence of the United States as a world power. It was a conflict between   the United States and Spain that effectively ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and resulted in U.S. acquisition of territories in the western Pacific and Latin America.                                       Origins of the War: The origins of the Spanish-American War were rooted in the conflict in Cuba, where Spanish forces were suppressing a rebellion by Cuban nationalists who sought independence from colonial rule. The United States watched the conflict closely, concerned about its own economic interests in Cuba and compelled by a growing public sentiment ignited by newspaper accounts of Spanish atrocities against the Cuban   population. ...

Study Material of Defence and Strategic studies                Links are below under topic wise    ➡️➡️  Meaning and Defintion  ➡️➡️  Significance of defence and strategic stuides ➡️➡️ Nature of Defence and strategic studies   ➡️➡️ scope of Defence and strategic studies ➡️➡️ Basic concept of war   ➡️➡️ Basic concept strategy  ➡️➡️ Basic concept of tactics   ➡️➡️ Basic concept of campaign amd battle ➡️➡️ Basic concept of defence and security  ➡️➡️ Second line of defence               ➡️ National security guards(NSG)              ➡️ Sashastra Seema Bal             ➡️  Assam Rifles               ➡️ central Reserve police force             ➡️ The Central Industrial Security Force ➡️➡️ America - Spain war  ➡️➡️ American Civil ...