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Defence Current Affairs 25 July 2024
DRDO Successfully Flight-tests Phase-ii Ballistic Missile
- DRDO successfully flight-tested Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System on July 24, 2024. The Target Missile was launched from LC-IV Dhamra at 1620 hrs mimicking adversary Ballistic Missile, which was detected by weapon system radars deployed on land and sea and activated the AD Interceptor system.
- The Phase-II AD Endo-atmospheric missile was launched from LC-III at ITR, Chandipurat 1624 hrs. The flight test fully met all the trial objectives validating complete network centric warfare weapon system consisting of Long Range Sensors, low latency communication system and MCC and Advance Interceptor missiles.
- The test has demonstrated Nation’s indigenous capability to defend against the Ballistic Missiles of 5000 km class. The performance of the missile was monitored from the flight data captured by Range tracking instruments like Electro-Optical Systems, Radar and Telemetry Stations deployed by ITR, Chandipur at various locations including on-board ship.
Launch of ‘Triput’
- The first of two Advanced Frigates under construction by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Navy, was launched on 23 Jul 24 at GSL, Goa. In keeping with maritime tradition, the ship was launched by Smt Rita Sreedharan to the invocation from Atharva Veda.
- The ship has been named Triput, after the mighty arrow, representing the indomitable spirit of Indian Navy and its ability to strike far and deep.
- The contract for building two Triput class Advance Frigates was signed between the Ministry of Defence and Goa Shipyard Limited on 25 Jan 19. The ship is designed for combat operations against enemy surface ships, submarines and air crafts.
- The Triput class ships are 124.8 m long and 15.2 m wide, with a draught of 4.5 m. Their displacement is approx. 3600 tons and speed a maximum of 28 knots. The ships are equipped with stealth features, advanced weapon & sensors and platform management systems.
Ex Khaan Quest 2024
- The Indian Army contingent will participate in the 21st edition of the multinational joint military exercise Khaan Quest 2024, which is scheduled to be held in Mongolia later this week.
- The joint military exercise will be held from July 27 to August 9.
- Khaan Quest 2024 will be aimed at enhancing the interoperability of the participating nations during peacekeeping missions in a multinational environment.
- The exercise aims to enhance interoperability of the participating nations during peacekeeping missions in a multinational environment,” the Indian Army stated.
After PM’s Visit, Russia Expedites Supply Missiles
- Close on the heels of PM Narendra Modi’s Moscow trip for the annual summit, Russia is supplying 120 super long-range Surface-to-Air missiles to India that will give the country’s military an edge over Pakistan.
- The order was placed following the Balakot air strike when it was felt that India required such long-range missiles to have an edge over Pakistan. Subsequently, an order was placed with Russia for supplies of long-range Surface-to-Air missiles.
- The Surface-to-Air missiles being supplied are considered among the best in the world and have a range of about 400 kms. Russia has been responding to India’s requests on defence requirements during critical junctures.
Update On Incident Onboard INS Brahmaputra
- Following the unfortunate incident of INS Brahmaputra in Naval Dockyard Mumbai, Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS visited Mumbai on 23 Jul 24. He reviewed the sequence of events leading to the accident and efforts undertaken to locate the missing sailor.
- The CNS was briefed on the mitigating actions taken to limit the extent of the damage, plan to recover and undertake repairs to restore the ship’s functionality at the earliest. The CNS directed that all actions by the Command and Naval Headquarters to make INS Brahmaputra seaworthy and combat ready are to be initiated immediately.
- Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS and all personnel of Indian Navy extend their deepest condolences to the family of Sitendra Singh, Leading Seaman. The Indian Navy stands resolutely with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- Which Company Manufactured the first of two Advanced Frigates for the
Indian Navy launched?
A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
B. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
C. Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
ANSWER: C - Where was the Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System successfully flighttested by DRDO?
A. ITR Chandipur
B. Mumbai
C. Chennai
D. None
ANSWER: A - In which country is the 21st edition of the exercise Khaan Quest 2024
scheduled to be held?
A. India
B. Mongolia
C. Russia
D. China
ANSWER: B - Ex ‘LAMITIYE’ Conducted b/w India &
A. Qatar
B. Oman
C. UAE
D. Seychelles
ANSWER: D - Chinook Chopper Manufactured By
A. Airbus
B. Lockheed Martin
C. Boeing
D. HAL
ANSWER: C - Army War College Is In
A. Mhow
B. New Delhi
C. Noida
D. Nagpur
ANSWER: A - SFDR Stands For
A. Solid Fuel Ductile Ramjet
B. Solid Fuel Ducted Ram
C. Solid Fuel Ducted Rocket
D. Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet
ANSWER: D - Allocation of Funds to Which Security Forces Is High?
A. Indo- China Border
B. Indo-Myanmar Border
C. Indo- Bangladesh Border
D. None of these
ANSWER: A - Wing Commander Rank Of IAF Is Equivalent to __ Rank of the Indian Navy.
A. Commander
B. Lieutenant
C. Admiral
D. Captain
ANSWER: A - FSSAI Stands For
A. Food Safety and Standards Authority of Iran
B. Food Safety and Stand Authority of India
C. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - Ilyushin Il-38 Is A
A. Maritime patrol Aircraft
B. Ship
C. Tank
D. Anti Tank Missile
ANSWER: A - Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise 2022 (IMEX-22) was
conducted at
A. Pacific Ocean
B. Bay of Bengal
C. Arabian Sea
D. Goa and in Arabian Sea
ANSWER: D - The Chief of Naval Staff Is A
A. One Star Admiral
B. Two Star Admiral
C. Three Star Admiral
D. Four Star Admiral
ANSWER: D - Ex ‘BLUE FLAG’ conducted b/w India &
A. Qatar
B. Oman
C. UAE
D. Israel
ANSWER: D - President’s Bodyguard Motto Is
A. Jai Hind
B. Sarvda Shaktishali
C. Bharat Mata Ki Jai
D. Rashtra Pratham
ANSWER: C - Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering Is At
A. Imphal
B. Mhow
C. Secunderabad
D. Vairengte
ANSWER: C - ‘Translating Myself and Others’ Book Is Written By
A. Jhumpa Lahiri
B. Dr. Prabhleen Singh
C. Chetan Bhagat
D. Nirupama Rao
ANSWER: A - Muscat Is The Capital Of
A. Oman
B. Qatar
C. UAE
D. Maldives
ANSWER: A - Where Is The Hq Of The Southern Western Air Command of The IAF?
A. Gandhinagar
B. Vishakhapatnam
C. Pune
D. Mumbai
ANSWER: A - Current DG Of ICG Is
A. MM Naravane
B. Rakesh Pal
C. Anil Deshmukh
D. Vivek Jacob
ANSWER: B
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