Daily Defence Current Affairs 25 January 2022
Ministry Of Defence Organises Webinars in The Run Up To The DefExpo 2022
- Ministry of Defence is hosting the 12th edition of prestigious biennial defence exhibition Def Expo 2022 from 10th to 13th Mar 2022 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This mega defence International Exhibition is focusing on Land, Air, Naval, Internal Homeland security & electronic systems.
- The event provides a unique opportunity for firms within the defence industry to showcase their capabilities, products & services to the targeted audience of industry leaders and business decision makers.
- Theme for DefExpo 2022 is “India-The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub”.
- In the run up to the DefExpo, a series of 8 webinars is being conducted between January 20, 2022, and February 24, 2022, with participation from leading luminaries and eminent speakers.
DELIVERY OF 50TON BOLLARD PULL TUG “BALBIR” TO NAVAL DOCKYARD VISAKHAPATNAM
- Contract for construction of 50Ton Bollard Pull Tugs was concluded with M/s Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam on Feb 19. The Fourth tug in the series, “Balbir” has been delivered to Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 24 Jan 22.
- With a service life of 20 years and can assist large naval ships, including Aircraft Carrier and Submarines in berthing, un-berthing, turning & maneuvering in confined waters and in harbour.
US Tells Diplomats’ Families to Leave Ukraine
- The US State Department announced it was ordering diplomats’ family members to leave Ukraine, as U.S. President Joe Biden weighed options for boosting America’s military assets in Eastern Europe to counter a buildup of Russian troops.
- Tensions in Ukraine have been increasing for months after the Kremlin massed some 100,000 troops near Ukraine’s borders.
Nearly 135 Militants Sitting Across LoC Ready for Infiltration: BSF IG
- About 135 militants are present at launch pads across the border and are waiting to infiltrate into India, BSF Inspector General, Kashmir, Raja Babu Singh said.
- Giving details on infiltration bids, he said in 2021, 58 attempts were made, in which five terrorists were killed, 21 returned and one surrendered.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
- Who is known as the missile man of India?
- Indira Gandhi
- R. Venkataraman
- V.S. Arunachalam
- Dr. Abdul Kalam
ANSWER: D
- When did the ‘Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme’ (IGMDP) started?
- 1985
- 1970
- 1982
- 1952
ANSWER: C
- In which year ‘Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme’ (IGMDP) ended?
- 2007
- 2003
- 2002
- 2008
ANSWER: D
- Third-generation anti-tank missile is ______.
- Prithvi
- Akash
- Trishul
- Nag
ANSWER: D
- Range of the K-15 Sagarika missile is-
- 700
- 500
- 400
- 200
ANSWER: A
- Name the Supersonic Cruise Missile developed in collaboration with Russia?
- BrahMos
- Shaurya
- Nirbhay
- Prahaar
ANSWER: A
- Which is a ‘Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile’ (BVRAAM) being developed for the Indian Air Force?
- BrahMos
- Shaurya
- Astra
- Prahaar
ANSWER: C
- _______ is the variant of the NAG Missile to be launched from Helicopter.
- BrahMos
- Shaurya
- Astra
- Helina
ANSWER: D
- Surya Kiran defence exercise held b/w India &
- Nepal
- Bhutan
- Sri Lanka
- Maldives
ANSWER: A
- Shinyuu Maitri defence exercise held b/w India &
- USA
- Russia
- Japan
- Italy
ANSWER: C
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