Daily Defence Current Affairs 5 March 2022
DRDO Developed MMICs Onboard EOS 04
- DRDO developed Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits have been used in radar imaging satellite modules of EOS 04, which was launched by ISRO on 14th Feb 2022.
- Many of the Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits were designed/ developed and produced at Solid State Physics Laboratory DRDO and Gallium Arsenide Enabling Technology Centre foundry of DRDO.
- The TR-Modules used in the payload for Radar imaging have been developed using these MMICs. More than 30,000 modules have been produced at GAETEC foundry for various space missions.
- This is an example of collaborative achievement between two advanced technology departments of the Government of India along with the support of industry partners. The use of indigenously designed and developed MMICs is an important step towards Atmanibhar Bharat.
Postponement of DefExpo 2022
- Due to logistics problems being experienced by participants, the DefExpo 2022 proposed to be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from March 10th till March 14th is postponed.
- The new dates will be communicated in due course.
- About
- DefExpo is a flagship biennial event of the MoD, showcasing the land, naval, air as well as homeland security systems.
- The aim of the DefExpo 2022 is to build upon the vision to achieve Atmanirbharta’ in defence and reach the $5bn defence exports target by 2024.
- The 11th edition of DefExpo was held at Lucknow (U.P) in 2020.
General S F Rodrigues Passes Away
- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Indian Army Chief General S F Rodrigues.
- General Sunith Francis Rodrigues (retd) was the 15th Chief of Army Staff from 01 July 1990 to 30 June 1993.” He was also the 26th Governor of Punjab and the 13th Administrator of Chandigarh.
- The General Officer had participated in the Sino-Indian War of 1962, Indo-Pakistan War 1965, and Indo-Pak War 1971. General Rodrigues was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal in recognition of his dedication and service.
Modernisation Plan-IV for CAPF
- The Government has approved the scheme – Modernisation Plan-IV for CAPFs in continuation of the scheme “Modernisation Plan-III for CAPFs. The Modernisation Plan-IV will run from 01.02.2022 to 31.03.2026.
- Modernisation Plan-IV for CAPFs with a total financial outlay of Rs.1,523 crore is to be implemented by the MHA.
- Implementation of the scheme will equip CAPFs to improve the overall operational efficiency/preparedness which will positively impact the internal security scenario in the country. This would bolster the Government’s ability to address the challenges being faced on the International Border/LoC/LAC as well as in the different theatres, such as areas affected by Left Wing Extremism, Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and insurgency affected Northeastern States.
Hybrid Seminars Organised During DefExpo 2022
- Ministry of Defence is hosting the 12th edition of the prestigious biennial defence exhibition, DefExpo 2022, at Gandhinagar, Gujarat from March 10-14, 2022.
- This mega defence international exhibition is focussing on land, air, naval, internal homeland security and electronic systems.
- The DefExpo seminars will be held in a hybrid format, enabling the speakers as well as the audience to participate in various seminars virtually.
- The seminars are themed on exports, future of Civil Aviation in India, R&D, Future of Conflicts, Aero Engines and MRO, Outreach programs by the State Governments on investment opportunities etc.
- The NCC falls under the purview of the Ministry of Defence and is headed by a Director-General of three-star military rank.
National Safety Day 2022
- National Safety Day is celebrated every year on 4 March. The day aims to highlight the importance of following safety regulations and measures in order to avoid workplace mishaps.
- The motive behind celebrations of this day is to create awareness and commitment to working safely.
- Theme: ‘Nurture young minds Develop a safety culture’.
- Organising Body: The National Safety Council
- The first-ever National Safety Day was celebrated in 1972.
BDL Pays Interim Dividend of Over Rs 100 crore to Gov
- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has paid an interim dividend of Rs 7.30 per equity share of Rs 10 each for the financial year 2021-22 amounting to Rs 133.7953 crore.
- The interim dividend declared by the company works out to 73 per cent of the paid-up share capital of Rs 183.28 crore.
- Commodore Siddharth Mishra (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, BDL, presented the cheque for Rs 100.24 crore, being the interim dividend pertaining to the Government of India shareholding in BDL, to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
- BDL, a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, holds an impressive order book position of Rs 11,400 crore net as of today, according to a Ministry of Defence release.
- To ensure timely delivery of work orders, the Company has augmented its production capabilities. Modernization of existing facilities is being taken up aggressively to supply futuristic weapons to the Indian Armed Forces.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
- DefExpo 2022 Will Held On
- 10-14 March
- 12-14 March
- 15-18 March
- None of the above
ANSWER: D
- National Safety Day Is Observed On
- March 3
- March 4
- March 5
- March 6
ANSWER: B
- National Safety Day Was Started By
- National Safety Council
- National Security Council
- National Defence Council
- National Society Council
ANSWER: A
- Application SARTHI Stands For
- Security Auditing Review tool for Hazard Identification
- Safety Audit Review tool for Hazard Identification
- Safety Auditing Review tool Hazard Identify
- Safety Auditing Review tool for Hazard Identification
ANSWER: D
- Ex Vayu Shakti 2022 Will Held At
- Pokhran
- Gaziabad
- Kochi
- Shimla
ANSWER: A
- Air Commodore Rank of IAF Is Equivalent To Which Rank Of Indian Army?
- Brigadier
- Lt. Gen
- Captain
- Major General
ANSWER: A
- International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Hq Is At
- London, United Kingdom
- Vienna, Austria
- Paris, France
- Geneva, Switzerland
ANSWER: A
- Current Cabinet Secretary Of India Is__
- Ajit Seth
- P. K. Sinha
- Rajiv Gauba
- None of the above
ANSWER: C
- Chairman Of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) Is
- PM
- NSA
- CDS
- Home Minister
ANSWER: A
- CBI Hq Is In
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
ANSWER: A
- Controller General of Defence Accounts Heads The
- Mod Accounts
- Make In India Accounts
- Parliament Accounts
- Defence Accounts Department
ANSWER: D
- __ Is The Largest Defense Contractors in the World.
- Lockheed Martin
- Boeing
- Raytheon Technologies
- None of the above
ANSWER: A
- “If you win, you need not have to explain…If you lose, you should not be there to explain!” Said By__
- Winston Churchill
- Adolf Hitler
- Subhas Chandra Bose
- Bhagat Singh
ANSWER: B
- __Is The World’s Largest Island.
- Madagascar
- Borneo
- New Guinea
- Greenland
ANSWER: D
- ‘The Communist Manifesto’ Book Written By__.
- Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
- Alexis
- Thomas Paine
- Niccolo Machiavelli
ANSWER: A
- _hosted the 108th Indian Science Congress, Jan 2021.
- Chennai
- Pune
- Chandigarh
- New Delhi
ANSWER: B
- Which Is Not the Member Of BIMSTEC?
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- India
- Pakistan
ANSWER: D
- OPEC Hq Is In
- Budapest, Hungary
- New York, USA
- Luanda, Angola
- Vienna, Austria
ANSWER: D
- CORPAT Ex Conducts B/W
- India & Indonesia
- India &Bangladesh
- India & Sri Lanka
- India & Thailand
ANSWER: B
- Army Sports Institute Is In
- Pune
- Noida
- Jaipur
- Mumbai
ANSWER: A
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