CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is the first and only tri-service theater command of the Indian Armed Forces, based at Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It was created in 2001 In the aftermath of the Kargil operations.

Detailed explanation-2: -The goal of the theatre command system is to increase cooperation between the three components of the armed forces. A unified command will be established and headed by a single commander in place of separate commands for the army, navy, and air force.

Detailed explanation-3: -Visiting India’s first and only tri-services theatre command of the Indian Armed Forces, Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 06 took stock of ANC’s readiness and interacted with the troops deployed there.

Detailed explanation-4: -The idea behind ‘Theatre Command System’ is to bring synergistic coordination between the three branches of the armed forces. Further, it aims at bringing separate commands for the army, navy, air force under a unified command spearheaded by a single commander.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is Theaterisation? It is a concept that seeks to integrate the capabilities of the three services - army, air force and navy - and optimally utilise their resources for wars and operations. Specific theatre commands – or units – will be placed under the Theatre Commander.