• Occurrence: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and a deputy PM and Defence Minister of Australia Richard Marles have signed major defence agreements in Canberra.
• Issues to be discussed: The bilateral defence relationship discussed by the leaders covered the entire gamut of bilateral defence relations, which included:
  • Cooperation in the defence industry.
  • Cyber defence
  • Maritime security
  • Security problems in the region.

1. Purpose and Governance

• Purpose: It was established on the purpose of stimulating trade, foreign direct investment (FDI), and creation of jobs.

• Legal: Operates under Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
• Imperialism: Body: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

1. Overview & Purpose of SEZs

• Mission: Increase exports, foreign direct investment (FDI), and create jobs.

• Governance: Governed by Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
• The Major Incentives: Taxation, duty-free imports, single-win clearance, and excellent infrastructures.

• News: English premier league (EPL) has signed an Indian cricketer Sanju Samson to be their official ambassador in India.
• Purpose: The aim of the move is to increase the coverage of the league and engage fans in the country.

I. Indigenous SAKSHAM Counter-Drone System of I. Indian Army.

• Activities: Indian Army has embarked on the acquisition of the locally developed counter-drone system called SAKSHAM.
• Full Name: Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Asset Management Situation Awareness.
• Function: It is a combined command and control grid that is expected to identify, monitor, locate, and eliminate drones of the enemy in real-time.