Daily Defence Current Affairs 26 February 2022
WNC CONDUCTS HIGH-LEVEL MEETING
- Tri-services discussions on the modalities and structural framework for the creation of Integrated Theatre Commands for the Indian Armed Forces were held under the aegis of Western Naval Command at Mumbai.
- This is yet another milestone towards building jointness and enhancing organisational synergy among the three Services.
- A total of nine Commanders-in-Chief from the Indian Army, Navy, IAF & ANC, came together for a high-level meeting to discuss and deliberate on various aspects related to setting up of the Integrated Maritime Theatre Command.
- The meeting was chaired by Vice Adm Ajendra Bahadur Singh
SENIOR MEN NATIONAL CYCLE POLO CHAMPIONSHIP
- Air Force Sports Control Board has always endeavoured to achieve excellence in sports and believes in professional indulgence. The AF teams have put forth noteworthy performances at all possible events/championships.
- Air Force Cycle Polo team proved their mettle and emerged as the National Champions during the conduct of the 42nd National Cycle Polo Championship held at Mysore from 17-20 Feb 22. Air Force Cycle Polo team beats Territorial Army in the finals by 17-12 goals and finished on top of the podium.
MUTUAL EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
- Indian Navy and HAL signed a ‘Mutual Expression of Interest’ to facilitate Faculty Exchange Program between Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology, Kochi, and HAL Management Academy, Bengaluru.
- Aim to facilitate the development of key skill sets amongst trainees to help them imbibe the latest aviation technologies and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul management through the conduct of short-term, long-term & capsule courses, guest lectures, workshops & conferences.
- The ‘Mutual Expression of Interest’ was signed by RAdm Deepak Bansal, VSM, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air Materiel) and Dr G Srikantha Sharma, General Manager & Head of HAL Management Academy during the 3rd IN-HAL Apex Level Meeting in presence of V.Adm. Ravneet Singh, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff and Shri MS Velpari, Director (Operations), HAL. The staff and trainees of both the Institutes would be immensely benefited through this exchange.
25% of Defence R&D budget For Domestic Industries
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that 25 percent of Defence’s Research and Development budget has been reserved for industry, startups, and academia.
- “After the announcement of this list, contracts of around Rs 54,000 crores have been signed for domestic procurement.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that 25 percent of Defence’s Research and Development budget has been reserved for industry, startups, and academia.
- “After the announcement of this list, contracts of around Rs 54,000 crores have been signed for domestic procurement.
- “After the announcement of this list, contracts of around Rs 54,000 crores have been signed for domestic procurement. Besides this, the procurement process related to equipment worth more than Rs 4.5 lakh crores is in different stages. The third list is going to come soon,” said PM Modi.
DG NCC Visited Goa & Karnataka
- Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh, AVSM, VSM, DG NCC, being presented a Guard of Honour on his arrival to NCC Karnataka and Goa. He inspected the Guard and complimented the cadets for the high standards displayed.
- The NCC was formed in 1948 (on the recommendation of H. N. Kunzru Committee-1946), and has its roots in British era uniformed youth entities like University Corps or University Officer Training Corps.
- NCC is the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world. It enrolls cadets at the high school and college level and also awards certificates on completion of various phases.
- The NCC falls under the purview of the Ministry of Defence and is headed by a Director-General of three-star military rank.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
- Head Of the Committee Formed to Commemorate The 75 Years Of India’s Independence?
- Prime Minister
- President
- Home Minister
- Defence Minister
ANSWER: A
- The Land Ports Authority of India Works Under
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways
- Ministry of Jal Shakti
ANSWER: A
- _ Is The FDI Limit in The Defence Sector Of India.
- 21 %
- 49 %
- 74 %
- 100 %
ANSWER: C
- Which Defence exercises do not involve India-Russia cooperation?
- Exercise TSENTR 2019
- Indra Exercises
- ZAPAD 2021
- Nomadic Elephant
ANSWER: D
- Air Marshal Rank of IAF Is Equivalent to Which Rank Of Indian Navy??
- Commodore
- Vice Admiral
- Captain
- Sub Lieutenant
ANSWER: B
- The Westernmost Island of Indonesia Is
- Java
- Sumatra
- Lombok
- Bali
ANSWER: C
- Baltic Sea Is Not Surrounded by Which Countries?
- Lithuania
- Poland
- Belarus
- Sweden
ANSWER: C
- Which Country Does Not Border the Gulf Of Aqaba?
- Syria
- Egypt
- Jordan
- Israel
ANSWER: A
- World Trade Organisation(WTO) Hq Is At
- Paris, France
- Vienna, Austria
- New York, USA
- Geneva, Switzerland
ANSWER: D
- Regimental Centre of The Rajput Regiment Is In
- Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Awantipora, J&K.
- Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
ANSWER: A
- Which Org Publishes the Corruption Perception Index
- Oxfam International
- Transparency International
- Economist Intelligence Unit
- World Justice Project
ANSWER: B
- Aircraft P-8I Made By
- Airbus
- Dassault Aviation
- Boeing
- None of the above
ANSWER: C
- The Emergency Provisions of the Indian Constitution Have Been Borrowed From:
- Germany
- Japan
- USSR
- U.S.A
ANSWER: A
- How Many Types of Emergencies Are There In Constitution Of India?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
ANSWER: C
- Nehru, Tibet and China Book Written By
- Kalki Koechlin
- Shakoor Rather
- Preet Mohan Singh Malik
- Avtar Singh Bhasin
ANSWER: D
- War Cry Of THE INDIAN ARMY
- Bharat Mata ki Jai
- Vande Mataram
- Jai Hind
- All of the above
ANSWER: D
- AWACS Stands For
- Airborne warning and computer systems
- Airborne warn and control systems
- Airborne warning air control systems
- Airborne warning and control systems
ANSWER: D
- Country Do Not Border with The Caspian Sea Is_
- Turkmenistan
- Kazakhstan
- Armenia
- Iran
ANSWER: C
- Indra Ex Conducts B/W Â
- India & Indonesia
- India & Japan
- India & Sri Lanka
- India & Russia
ANSWER: D
- Who Is Known as Missile Man Of India?
- K. Sivan
- G. Sateesh Reddy
- A P J Abdul Kalam
- H.J Bhabha
ANSWER: C
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