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Table 1: Defence Budget 2022–23 (BE) and 2023–24 (BE)   MoD Civil Defence Services Revenue Capital Outlay on Defence Services Defence Pensions Total Defence Budget 2022–2023 (BE) 20,100 2,33,000.54 1,52,369.61 1,19,696 5,25,166.15 2023–2024 (BE) 22,612.5 2,70,120.14 1,62,600 1,38,205 5,93,537.64 Source:  Union Budget , 2023–24 and 2022–23, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Graph 1. Defence Budget as Percentage of CGE: 2012–22 Source: Based on data from   Union Budget , Ministry of Finance, Government of India,  Various Years.   Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, the Hon’ble Finance Minister, presented her fifth successive Union Budget on 01 February 2023. By all accounts, it appears a growth-oriented budget and was hailed by eminent economists and captains of industry. No election freebies are visible in the budget in this pre-election year, which was a relief. The budgetary numbers at the macro level are summarised below. GDP:  The government has estimated a nominal GDP growth rate of 10

3. Indian Air Force : v   Role : The Indian Air Force (IAF) is responsible for aerial warfare, defending Indian airspace, and providing air support to ground forces. v   Size : It is one of the largest air forces in the world and operates a wide variety of aircraft, including fighter jets, transport planes, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft. v   Organization : The IAF is organized into several commands, including the Western Air Command, Eastern Air Command, and Southern Air Command. v   Aircraft : The IAF operates a diverse fleet, including Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters, Mirage 2000 aircraft, transport aircraft like the C-17 Globe master, and helicopters for various purposes. v   Missions : The IAF is responsible for air defense, strategic bombing, reconnaissance, airlift operations, and disaster relief efforts.       MOTTO:TOUCH THE SKY WITH GLORY                 COMMANDS IN AIRFORCE                                                                                         

2. Indian Navy: v   Role : The Indian Navy is responsible for the maritime defense of India and plays a crucial role in protecting the nation's maritime interests and trade routes. v   Size: It is one of the world's largest navies and operates a diverse fleet of warships, submarines, and aircraft. v   Organization : The Indian Navy is organized into three commands: the Western Naval Command, the Eastern Naval Command, and the Southern Naval Command, each responsible for a specific maritime area. v   Fleet : The fleet includes aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, submarines, patrol vessels, and maritime patrol aircraft. Missions : The Indian Navy conducts a wide range of operations, including naval warfare, maritime security, anti-piracy patrols, disaster relief, and humanitarian assistance. MOTTO :SAM NO VARUNA                                                                         COMMANS IN NAVY                                                                    

BACK BONE OF COUNTRY 1.Indian Army Role : The Indian Army is the land-based branch of the Indian Armed Forces responsible for land warfare and the       defense of India's territorial integrity. Size : It is one of the largest armies in the world, with a significant number of personnel and units spread across the country. Organization : The army is organized into various commands, each responsible for a specific geographical region. Some of the notable commands include the Northern Command, Western Command, and Southern Command. Equipment : The Indian Army employs a wide range of equipment, including tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and various infantry weapons. Missions : The Indian Army is involved in a variety of missions, including conventional warfare, counter-terrorism operations, disaster relief, and peacekeeping missions.   MOTTO: SERVICE IS OUR PRIME DUTY.               S. No. Command Name Headquarters Area of Responsibility 1 Northern Command Udhampur, J&K Jammu an