Daily Defence Current Affairs 15 February 2022
CRNO VISIT TO INDIA
- Rear Admiral Saif Bin Nasser Bin Mohsin Al Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (CRNO) is on a goodwill visit to India.
- The visit aims to consolidate bilateral relations with the Indian Navy, as also to explore new avenues for defence cooperation with India.
- Both Navies have been participating in the biennial maritime exercise ‘Naseem Al Bahr’ since 1993.
- This exercise was last conducted in 2020, off Goa and the next edition is scheduled later this year.
BHEL Bags Order For Tejas Aircraft
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has received a prestigious order for the supply of compact heat exchanger sets for 83 LCA Tejas MK1A aircraft, from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
- The BHEL’s Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant (HPVP), Visakhapatnam is the sole supplier of heat exchangers for LCA Tejas to HAL since 1996.
India, Maldives Defence Dialogue
- Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar has held “very productive” talks with the top military brass of the Maldives to further bolster bilateral defence and security cooperation amid concerns over China’s increasing footprint in the Indian Ocean.
- In November, India, the Maldives & Sri Lanka held a two-day maritime operation in the Indian Ocean.
- India – Maldives Relations
- Maldives, a Toll Gate in the Indian Ocean: Nearly 50% of India’s external trade and 80% of its energy imports transit these SLOCs in the Arabian Sea.
- Maldives is a member of the SAARC & South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC).
- In 1988, when armed mercenaries attempted a coup against President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, India sent paratroopers and Navy vessels and restored the legitimate leadership under Operation Cactus.
- India and Maldive conduct the joint military exercise ‘Ekuverin’.
- India and the Maldives have signed a defence Line of Credit agreement worth USD 50 million.
Government Approves Rs 26,275 Crore for Police Modernisation
- To improve the quality of forensics, policing and weapons, the Centre has approved the continuation of a mega police modernisation scheme for five years (up to 2025-26) with a financial outlay of Rs 26,275 crore.
- The Union home ministry said the scheme includes security-related expenditure in Jammu and Kashmir, northeastern states, and Maoist-affected areas for raising new battalions, developing high-tech forensic laboratories, and other investigation tools.
- Important Points:
- An outlay of Rs 18,839 crore has been earmarked for security-related expenditure in J&K, insurgency-hit northeastern states, and Left-wing extremism-affected areas.
- Rs 4,846 crore will be given by the Centre for the modernisation of the state police forces for forensic sciences facilities.
US, Japan, South Korea Meet Over North Korea
- THE U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Japanese and South Korean counterparts were meeting Saturday in Hawaii to discuss the threat posed by nuclear-armed North Korea after Pyongyang began the year with a series of missile tests.
India To Ban 54 More Chinese Apps
- The Government of India will ban 54 more Chinese apps that pose a threat to India’s security.
- The 54 Chinese apps include Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera – Selfie Camera, Equalizer & Bass Booster, CamCard for SalesForce Ent, Isoland 2: Ashes of Time Lite, Viva Video Editor, Tencent Xriver, Onmyoji Chess, Onmyoji Arena, AppLock, Dual Space Lite.
- China opposed India’s decision to continue the ban on Chinese mobile apps and said the action is in violation of the World Trade Organisation’s non-discriminatory principles.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
- Air India One Manufactured By
- India
- Japan
- France
- USA
ANSWER: D
- Philippines Capital Is UNSC
- Lusaka
- Manila
- Nairobi
- Kampala
ANSWER: B
- Capital Of Kenya Is
- Lusaka
- Juba
- Nairobi
- Kampala
ANSWER: C
- Colonel Rank of Indian Army Is Equivalent to Rank Of IAF Is
- Wing Commander
- Squadron Leader
- Group Captain
- Flying Officer
ANSWER: C
- BSF Established On
- 1 December 1955
- 1 December 1965
- 1 December 1975
- 1 December 1985
ANSWER: B
- Which nation is not a member of NSG?
- China
- Pakistan
- India
- Both B&C
ANSWER: D
- Range of Agni-IV Is
- 2,500 – 3,000 km
- 3,500 – 8,000 km
- 3,500 – 4,000 km
- 2,500 – 32,00 km
ANSWER: C
- Garuda Shakti Exercise Held B/W India and___?
- Mongolia
- Indonesia
- Sri Lanka
- Singapore
ANSWER: B
- INS Khanderi Commissioned in Indian Navy In
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
ANSWER: D
- CISF Hq Is In
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- New Delhi
- J&K
ANSWER: C
- HAL Dhruv Is A
- Missile
- UAV
- Utility Helicopter
- Aerial Refueling Aircraft
ANSWER: C
- MARCOS Motto Is
- The Few, The Fearless
- Always Brave
- Veerta
- Lethal
ANSWER: A
- Project Yojak Launched By
- CRPF
- BSF
- BRO
- None of the Above
ANSWER: C
- Military Institute of Technology Is In
- Panaji
- Surat
- Shimla
- Pune
ANSWER: D
- ‘’Manohar Parrikar-Off the Record’’ Book Written By___  Â
- Ramachandra Guha
- Waman Subha Prabhu
- General VP Malik
- Mohamed Zeeshan
ANSWER: B
- Armed Forces Medical College Is In
- Hyderabad
- Pune
- Bengaluru
- Lucknow
ANSWER: B
- Motto of ARMY AIR DEFENCE REGIMENT
- Parakramo Vijayate
- Akashe Shatrun Jahi
- Yudhaya Krit Nishchaya
- Duty, Honour, courage
ANSWER: B
- Heckler & Koch MP5 Is A
- Destroyer
- Helicopter
- Machine pistol
- Submachine gun
ANSWER: D
- IAF Day Celebrated On
- December 1
- October 8
- February 9
- March 10
ANSWER: B
- Republic Of Djibouti, Is A Country Located In
- Horn of Africa
- North America
- South America
- Asia
ANSWER: A
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