Daily Defence Current Affairs 10 February 2022
Indian Army Implements RFID of Ammunition Stock
- The Indian Army commenced implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging of its ammunition inventory.
- The first consignment of RFID tagged ammunition, comprising 3 lots of 5.56mm ammunition was dispatched from Ammunition Factory Khadki to Central Ammunition Depot Pulgaon.
- The RFID implementation has been steered by the Ordnance Services Directorate of the Indian Army, in conjunction with Munitions India Limited Pune.
Atal Tunnel Recognised As ‘Longest Highway Tunnel
- Atal Tunnel has officially been certified by the World Book of Records, as the ‘World’s Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 Feet’, during a landmark ceremony on 09 February 2022, in New Delhi.
- The 9.02 km long, strategically significant, Atal Tunnel, that runs under the ‘Rohtang Pass’ was constructed on the Manali – Leh Highway.
NAVAL INVESTITURE CEREMONY – 2022 WNC
- The Naval Investiture Ceremony – 2022 for the Western Naval Command (WNC) was held in Mumbai.
- Commander Dhanush Menon & Haridas Kundu MCA-II have been conferred the Nau Sena Medal (Gallantry) while Commodore Anil Marya has conferred the Nau Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty).
US Arms Sale to Taiwan Is Gross Interference: China
- The Chinese Defence Ministry warned the US against selling arms to Taiwan, saying that this act constitutes a blatant interference in China’s internal affairs.
- US approved a USD 100 million sales of equipment and services to Taiwan to “sustain” and “improve” the Patriot missile defence system.
- China-Taiwan Issue:
- China and Taiwan separated amid civil war in 1949 and China consider Taiwan part of its territory to be taken control of by force if necessary.
- Taiwan’s leaders say that Taiwan is a sovereign state.
- In 1980 China and Taiwan started improving in the 1980s. China put forward a formula, known as “one country, two systems “.
- Strategic and Defense Support to Taiwan by the US:
- Taiwan has sought to improve its defenses with the purchase of US weapons, including upgraded F-16 fighter jets, armed drones, rocket systems, and Harpoon missiles.
- A US aircraft carrier group led by the warship Theodore Roosevelt has entered the South China Sea to ensure freedom of the seas and build partnerships that foster maritime security.
- India’s Stand on the Issue:
- Since 1949, India has accepted the “One China” policy that accepts Taiwan and Tibet as part of China.
- However, India uses the policy to make a diplomatic point, i.e., if India believes in the “One China” policy, China should also believe in a “One India” policy.
Japanese Navy Conducts Ex with US In China Sea
- The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force announced that it had conducted a four-day exercise with the US Navy in the East China Sea to boost the joint deterrence capabilities.
- US Navy including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln at the East China Sea and West Pacific to strengthen the capability of Japan-US Alliance for effective deterrence and response “.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
- Correct Sequence of The Positions in The Bay Of Bengal From North To South-
- Gulf of Mannar–Palk Strait–Palk Bay
- Palk Strait–Gulf of Mannar–Palk Bay
- Palk Strait–Palk Bay–Gulf of Mannar
- Palk Bay–Palk Strait–Gulf of Mannar
ANSWER: C
- Zayed Medal Is the Top Civilian Honour Of
- Israel
- USA
- UAE
- Oman
ANSWER: C
- Gwadar Port Is Located In
- Israel
- Iran
- Pakistan
- Iraq
ANSWER: C
- The Chief Justice of the High Court is appointed by
- The Governor of the state
- The President of India
- The Chief Minister of the state
- The Chief Justice of India
ANSWER: B
- “Green Signals: Ecology, Growth, and Democracy in India” Book written by___
- AK Antony
- MS Swaminathan
- Amartya Sen
- Jairam Ramesh
ANSWER: D
- The Tropic of Cancer Passes Through Which Country?
- North Sudan
- Yemen
- Chad
- Mali
ANSWER: C
- The Delhi-class Destroyers Built
- CSL
- MDL
- DRDO
- ISRO
ANSWER: B
- ‘Seema Bhawani’ Is the Name of Which Team Of BSF?
- Camel Contingent
- Creek Crocodile
- All-women Biker Team
- All-women Creek Crocodile
ANSWER: C
- Which Country Supplied Dragunov Sniper Rifles to India?
- Israel
- USA
- Japan
- Russia
ANSWER: D
- “Sandhayak” Was Launched by Which Company?
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
- Goa Shipyard
- Cochin Shipyard
- Mazagon Dock Limited
ANSWER: A
- Capital Of Taiwan Is
- Tokyo
- Seoul
- Beijing
- Taipei
ANSWER: D
- SSB Force of India Deployed Along Its Border With
- Nepal and China
- Bangladesh and Bhutan
- Pakistan and Sri Lanka
- Nepal and Bhutan
ANSWER: D
- The Eastern Command IAF HQ at
- Kolkata
- Kochi
- Kerala
- Shillong
ANSWER: D
- C-17 Globemaster III Is A
- Submarine
- Missile
- Attack Helicopter
- Military transport aircraft
ANSWER: D
- C-17 Globemaster Manufactured By
- Airbus
- Lockheed Martin
- Dassault
- Boeing
ANSWER: D
- ___Command Of Indian Navy Conducted Ex. Paschim Lehar 22.
- SNC
- WNC
- ENC
- None of the above
ANSWER: B
- Exercise Sea Dragon-22 held at
- Iran
- Iraq
- UAS
- Saudi Arabia
ANSWER: C
- Battlefield Surveillance Radar Developed by
- DRDO
- Boeing
- CSL
- HAL
ANSWER: A
- Kandla Port Is At
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
- Gujarat
ANSWER: D
- Varunastra Is A
- Destroyer
- Helicopter
- Anti-submarine torpedo
- Sniper Rifle
ANSWER: C
ALSO READ:
