28 May 2022 Daily Defence Current Affairs And Updates [DOWNLOAD PDF]

Divyanshu Pandey
May 28, 2022
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In today’s 28 May 2022 Defence Current affairs and updates, we are going to see the latest defense-related updates national and international current affairs topics. These current affairs questions and major events will be really helpful for your upcoming NDA, CDS, AFCAT, TA, INET, MNS, ACC exams, and other SSB interviews and AFCAT interviews like SSC Tech, TGC, TES, NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and more. Download the current affairs PDF file at the end of this article.

Daily Defence Current Affairs 28 May 2022

Rajnath Singh Undertakes Sea Sortie On Stealth Submarine ‘INS Khanderi’ At Karwar

Rajnath Singh, on May 27, 2022, conducted a sea sortie on one of the most potent platforms of Indian Navy ‘INS Khanderi’ during his visit to Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka. The Raksha Mantri was given a first-hand insight into the combat capabilities and offensive strength of the state-of-the-art Kalvari class submarine.
The Raksha Mantri described ‘INS Khanderi’ as a shining example of the ‘Make in India’ capabilities of the country. He appreciated the fact that 39 of the 41 ships/submarines ordered by the Indian Navy are being built in Indian shipyards.
The Raksha Mantri described ‘INS Khanderi’ as a shining example of the ‘Make in India’ capabilities of the country. He appreciated the fact that 39 of the 41 ships/submarines ordered by the Indian Navy are being built in Indian shipyards. The number of platforms and the speed at which they have been launched by the Indian Navy has strengthened the resolve of achieving ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ as envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
On the commissioning of India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier ‘Vikrant’, Shri Rajnath Singh said, it will bolster the maritime security of the country, along with INS Vikramaditya. He, however, assured that the preparations being made by the Indian Navy are not a provocation to any aggression, but a guarantee of peace and security in the Indian Ocean region.

Symbol Of Fallen Soldiers Of 1971 War, Shifted By Armed Forces From India Gate To NWM

Armed Forces in a ceremony shifted the Inverted Rifle and the Helmet from India Gate, which was the symbol of Fallen Soldiers of 1971 War, to Param Yodha Sthal at National War Memorial and installed the same in the midst of Busts of Param Vir Chakra Awardees.
With this ceremony, the integration of the Memorial of Fallen Soldiers of 1971 war with the National War Memorial has been completed.
The Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate was merged with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial (NWM) in January.
The NWM is around 400 metres away from the India Gate.
The Amar Jawan Jyoti was constructed as a memorial for Indian soldiers who were killed in action in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which India won, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.
It was inaugurated by the then prime minister Indira Gandhi on January 26, 1972.

Seven Army Personnel Killed As Bus Carrying 26 Falls Into Gorge In Ladakh

Seven Army soldiers were killed, and 19 others were injured when the bus they were traveling on skidded off the road and fell 50-60ft in the Shyok river in Ladakh.
- The injured personnel were initially taken to the 403 Field Hospital at Partapur. Surgical teams from Leh moved to Partapur to provide the necessary care.
- Dedicated efforts are underway to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences to the families of the seven killed in the road accident and said that all possible assistance is being given to those affected.
- “Anguished by the bus accident in Ladakh in which we have lost our brave army personnel,” PM Modi said

Defence ministry extends clearance with one-year validity to telcos for laying, maintaining undersea cables

The defence ministry has extended clearance with one-year validity to telecom companies for laying and maintaining undersea cables, the Department of Telecom.
Earlier, telecom operators were required to seek clearance every six months for vessels and ships required for laying and maintaining undersea cables that are vital for internet and international telecom services.
“In the interest of ease of doing business, DoT took up the case with MoD (Ministry of Defence) to extend period of their clearance from the present six months to one year.
International long-distance services operators are required to take clearance from the defence ministry for ships and vessels and from the home ministry for crew members to be involved in the process.
The home ministry has already been issuing clearance with one-year validity.

Japanese Government to allow Export of Fighter Jets, Missiles to India and other countries

The Japanese government plans to allow exports of fighter jets, missiles and other arms to 12 countries, including India, Australia as well as some European and Southeast Asian nations, Nikkei has learned. Regulatory changes to allow for the exports could come by next March.
The Japanese government plans to allow exports of fighter jets, missiles and other arms to 12 countries, including India, Australia as well as some European and Southeast Asian nations, Nikkei has learned. Regulatory changes to allow for the exports could come by next March.
The government aims to enhance deterrence against China by cooperating with countries that have signed individual security agreements with Tokyo. These countries include Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, U.S., U.K., Germany, France and Italy.

Use Of Drones Will Increase In Defence Sector: PM Modi at Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022

Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. In the drone exhibition centre, he interacted with kisan drone pilots and witnessed open-air drone demos.
The Bharat Drone Mahotsav is a two-day event that will take place on May 27 and 28. The Mahotsav will be attended by around 1,600 delegates, including government officials, foreign diplomats, military forces, central armed police forces, PSUs, private firms, and drone startups, among others.
According to a July 2021 report by BIS Research, the global drone market, which is currently dominated by the US, China and Israel, is estimated to reach US$ 28.47 billion in FY21-22, with India likely to account for 4.25% share.
The drone services industry is expected to grow to over Rs 30,000 crore in next three years and generate over five lakh jobs, according to the government.
The Centre will also promote the use of ‘Kisan Drones’ for crop assessment, digitization of land records and spraying of insecticides.
Indian drone industry will have a total turnover of up to Rs 15,000 crore by 2026. At that time, Indian drone manufacturing companies had a turnover of approximately Rs 80 crore.

REVIEW QUESTIONS

The defence ministry has extended clearance with __Year validity to telecom companies for laying and maintaining undersea cables
1
2
3
4

ANSWER: A

The Shyok River a tributary of the__
Indus
Ganga
Satluj
Teesta

ANSWER: A

Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022 Is Organising in
Delhi
Mumbai
Jaipur
Chennai

ANSWER: A

The iconic rifle and the soldier’s war helmet of 71 war shifted from India Gate to __.
Northern Command
National War Memorial
WNC
DRDO Bhawan

ANSWER: B

North Korea is a country in
East Asia
West Asia
South Asia
Central Asia

ANSWER: A

Rajnath Singh undertakes sea sortie on which submarine?
INS Vela
INS Khanderi
INS Vagir
None of the above

ANSWER: B

Hq of REGIMENTS UNDER CORPS OF ENGINEERS Is In
New Delhi
Mumbai
Jabalpur
None of the above

ANSWER: A

Bongosagar Ex Conducted B/W Bangladesh And
UK
Sri Lanka
Nepal
None

ANSWER: D

Consider the following statements regarding “US’s stance over China-Taiwan conflict”?
1. After reconciling with China, the US accepted the ‘one-China principle.
2. The US considers Taiwan as a part of China and is not maintaining any official or unofficial relations with Taiwan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: A

__has become the first book written in an Indian language to be awarded the International Booker Prize.
Tomb of Sand
After the Night
Room no. 105
Art of War

ANSWER: A