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Defence Current Affairs 04 September 2024
DAC Approves 10 Capital Acquisition Proposals
- The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on September 03, 2024, accorded Acceptance of Necessity for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore.
- Of the total cost of AoNs, 99% is from indigenous sources under Buy (Indian) and Buy (lndian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) categories.
- For modernisation of the tank fleet of the Indian Army, the proposal for procurement of Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs) has been cleared. The FRCV will be a futuristic Main Battle Tank with superior mobility, all terrain ability, multilayered protections, precision & lethal fires over and real-time situational awareness.
- The AoN was also accorded for procurement of Air Defence Fire Control Radars, which will detect & track aerial target and provide firing solution. The proposal has also been approved for Forward Repair Team (Tracked) which has suitable cross country mobility for carrying out in-situ repair during mechanised operations. This equipment is designed & developed by Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited and is authorised for both mechanised Infantry Battalion and Armoured Regiment.
- Three AoNs have been accorded to enhance the capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The procurement of Dornier-228 aircraft, Next Generation Fast Patrol Vessels having high operational features in rough weather conditions and Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels with advanced technology and enhanced long-range operations, will enhance the capability of ICG to carry out surveillance, patrolling of maritime zone, search & rescue and disaster relief operations.
India And Kenya Holds 3rd Joint Defence Cooperation Committee Meeting
- The third edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Kenya was held in New Delhi on September 3, 2024.The two countries discussed a wide range of avenues for defence cooperation in areas like military cooperation, training, defence industries, R&D etc.
- The Kenyan delegation has met Indian defence industry representatives in Delhi. The delegation is also slated to visit Pune where they would interact with representatives of defence industries to get first-hand experience of their capabilities.
- India shares a longstanding, friendly and close relationship with Kenya. The MoU on Defence Cooperation signed in July 2016 has provided a legal framework to cooperate in various areas of defence for mutual benefit.
DRDO Hands Over Production Document of 30mm HEPF Shell
- DRDO has handed over the production document of 30mm High Explosive Preformed Fragmentation (HEPF) Shell to Director General of Naval Armament Inspection during a ceremony organised at Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pashan in Pune.
- This 30mm HEPF shell, developed by ARDE, the Pune-based laboratory of DRDO, will further enhance the combat capability of the Indian Navy against drones.
- The features of HEPF shell are similar to the in-service ammunition (HE/I Shell) so that it can be fired from existing AK-630 Naval gun. The HEPF shell yields better fragmentation lethality than HE/I shell, making it effective for neutralisation of drone swarms.
Exercise Varuna 2024
- The Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft has landed at Air Base 125 Istres-Le Tube in France, marking its first-ever deployment in Europe, to participate in the 22nd edition of Exercise Varuna with the French Navy.
- This deployment comes 63 years after the Indian Navy’s Alize aircraft, operating from the erstwhile INS Vikrant, last flew at Hyeres Airbase, according to a statement released by the Indian Navy.
- The India-France bilateral naval Exercise Varuna is set to be conducted in the Mediterranean Sea from September 2-4. The exercise will include advanced tactical exercises underscoring the deepening synergy and interoperability between the navies of India and France.
Joint Commanders’ Conference to be held at Central Command HQs in Lucknow
- The Joint Commanders’ Conference, with the theme ‘Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat : Transforming the Armed Forces’, will be held at Headquarters, Central Command in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on September 04 & 05, 2024.
- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will review the defence preparedness and address the apex-level military leadership on 5th September. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will deliver the opening address on 4th September.The conference will factor in the prevailing volatility in the regional and global environments to deduce plausible operational & employment scenarios, and simultaneously undertake threat and resource matching to develop a robust concept for future wars.
- It will provide an opportunity for the Commanders to review modernisation plans of the Armed Forces and discuss ways to improve the nation’s defence capability through jointness & enhanced synergy among the three Services.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- What was the total amount approved by the Defence Acquisition Council for 10 capital acquisition proposals in September 2024?
A. Rs 1,20,000 crore
B. Rs 1,44,716 crore
C. Rs 1,50,000 crore
D. Rs 1,60,000 crore
ANSWER: B - Which country participated in the third edition of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting with India in New Delhi?
A. Kenya
B. South Africa
C. Nigeria
D. Tanzania
ANSWER: A - Ex ‘Varuna’ conducted b/w India &
A. Qatar
B. Oman
C. UAE
D. France
ANSWER: D - What type of shell’s production document was handed over by DRDO to the
DGNAI?
A. 25mm Armor-Piercing Discarding Sabot (APDS) Shell
B. 40mm Anti-Aircraft Shell
C. 30mm High Explosive Preformed Fragmentation (HEPF) Shell
D. 20mm Incendiary Shell
ANSWER: C - Austra Hind Exercise Conducted b/w India &
A. Angola
B. Oman
C. Australia
D. Maldives
ANSWER: C - Project 17A Is Related To
A. Indian Navy
B. IAF
C. Indian Army
D. BSF
ANSWER: A - SAGAR Stands For
A. Security and Gross for All in the Region
B. Security and Growth for All in the Rim
C. Security and Growth for All in the Region
D. None
ANSWER: C - MQ-9B Predator Is A
A. Helicopter
B. Machine Gun
C. Fighter Jet
D. Drone
ANSWER: D - MH-60 Romeo Helicopter Manufactured By
A. Boeing
B. Lockheed Martin
C. HAL
D. None of the above
ANSWER: B - Where Is The Hq Of The SNC Of The Indian Navy?
A. Kochi
B. Vishakhapatnam
C. Gandhi Nagar
D. Mumbai
ANSWER: A - Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Is In
A. Kochi
B. Vishakhapatnam
C. Gandhi Nagar
D. Mumbai
ANSWER: D - Vaduz Is The Capital Of
A. Liechtenstein
B. Qatar
C. Lithuania
D. Maldives
ANSWER: A - Which of the following countries constitute I2U2? 1. Iran, 2. India, 3. Israel, 4. United Kingdom, 5. USA, 6. UAE, 7. Iraq
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
B. 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
C. 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
D. 2, 4, 5, and 7 only
ANSWER: C - LAKSHYA Is A
A. Helicopter
B. Machine Gun
C. UAV
D. Robot
ANSWER: C - Army Airborne Training School Is At
A. Pune
B. Agra
C. Chennai
D. Noida
ANSWER: B - “Advantage India: The Story of Indian Tennis” Book Is Written By
A. Anindya Dutta
B. JK Rowling
C. Aakash Ranison
D. Meghna Pant
ANSWER: A - B-1B Lancer Is A
A. Bomber
B. Sniper Rifle
C. Anti-tank Guided missile
D. Communication satellite
ANSWER: A - Hq of PARA SF Is At
A. Chennai
B. Bengaluru
C. Nagpur
D. Mumbai
ANSWER: B - Southwestern Air Command of IAF Is In
A. Mumbai
B. Kochi
C. Gandhinagar
D. Panaji
ANSWER: C - M61 Vulcan Is A
A. Six- barrelled Gatling gun
B. Heavy machine gun
C. Pistol
D. Rocket
ANSWER: A - Joint Exercises B/w The India And Singapore Is Called:
A. Yama
B. SLINEX
C. Indra
D. SIMBEX
ANSWER: D
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