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Defence Current Affairs 14 October 2024
HAL Becomes 14th Maharatna Company
- The central government has upgraded Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) as the 14th Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE), the Department of Public Enterprises said.
- The Maharatna status will further enhance its operational autonomy and financial powers with promising future projects and growth. It can now make investments up to 15 % of its net worth in projects and invest up to Rs 5,000 crore in foreign ventures without government approval.
- The other 13 Central Public Sector Enterprises that are classified as Maharatna are
- NTPC Limited (NTPC), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Coal India Limited (CIL), GAIL India Limited (GAIL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), Power Finance Corporation, Rural Electrification Corporation Limited and Oil India Ltd.
- HAL is a Department of Defence Production (DoDP) CPSE with an annual turnover of Rs. 28162 crore and net profit of Rs. 7595 crore for FY 2023-24.
- HAL manufactures Engines, Communication equipment, Navigation equipment, Display systems, Hydraulic systems, Electric equipment, etc., required for aircraft and helicopters.
Shastra Pooja
- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh performed the traditional Shastra Pooja at the Sukna Military Station in West Bengal on October 12, 2024, on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. This significant ceremony in the Indian Army symbolises the respect for weapons as the protectors of the nation’s sovereignty.
- Raksha Mantri initiated the rituals with Kalash Pooja, followed by the Shastra Pooja and Vahan Pooja. He also offered prayers to a range of modern military equipment, including state-of-the-art infantry, artillery and communication systems, mobility platforms, and drone systems.
Rajnath Singh dedicates 75 BRO Infrastructure Projects
- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, on October 12, 2024, virtually dedicated to the nation 75 infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at a cost of Rs 2,236 crore.
- These projects – 22 roads, 51 bridges & two others – are spread across 11 States/Union Territories. 19 are in Jammu & Kashmir, 18 in Arunachal Pradesh, 11 in Ladakh, nine in Uttarakhand, six in Sikkim, five in Himachal Pradesh, two each in West Bengal & Rajasthan and one each in Nagaland, Mizoram and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- One of the main highlights was the inauguration of the Kupup- Sherathang Road in Sikkim which serves as a crucial link between Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg and Zuluk axis.
- Referring to the increased allocation of Rs 6,500 crore for BRO in Union Budget 2024-25, he expressed hope that it would not only contribute to strategic infrastructure development, but will also prove helpful in socio-economic progress in the border areas, including the North East region.
Army Chief Launches ‘Agniastra’
- The Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday, officially launched “Agniastra,” a portable multi-target detonation device, during the Army Commanders Conference in Gangtok.
- This device was developed by Major Rajprasad RS from the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers and is seen as a major advancement in both conventional and counter-terrorism operations.The device holds “tremendous potential” for use in room interventions, remote bunker or hideout destruction, and reserve demolitions. Speaking about its capabilities, they added, “It has tremendous potential in both conventional and counter-terrorist operations like room intervention, remote bunker/hideout bursting, and reserve demolition.”
- The new system is a microprocessor-based electronic device that can operate in both wired and wireless modes with a much-improved range of 2.5 kilometres.
MEA, MoD Watchful as UN Force in Lebanon Comes Under Israel Attack
- The Ministry of External Affairs is in regular consultation with the Ministry of Defence over the welfare of Indian troops deployed in the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon that recently came under Israeli attack.
- The two ministries are constantly monitoring the ground situation while India has aligned itself with a Polish-led joint statement in the UN on peacekeepers in Lebanon.
- Israeli officials say at least 24 Israelis, civilians or members of the security forces, have been killed in attacks carried out by Palestinian militants or in Israeli military operations over the same period in the West Bank.
US To Deploy THAAD Missile Defense System In Israel
- The United States (US) is sending its advanced anti-missile system — Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) battery, to Israel, along with a US military crew to operate it.
- “This is not the first time the US has deployed a THAAD battery to the region. The President directed the military to deploy a THAAD battery to the Middle East last year following the October 7th attacks to defend American troops and interests in the region,” he said.
- The United States previously deployed a THAAD battery to Israel in 2019 for training and an integrated air defense exercise, he added.
- Earlier, a large barrage of anti-tank missiles was fired towards Israeli troops in southern Lebanon on Sunday, a statement by the IDF said.
- The Ministry of External Affairs is in regular consultation with the Ministry of Defence over the welfare of Indian troops deployed in the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon that recently came under Israeli attack.
- The two ministries are constantly monitoring the ground situation while India has aligned itself with a Polish-led joint statement in the UN on peacekeepers in Lebanon.
Visit of First Training Squadron To Bahrain And UAE
- Continuing with the Long Range Training Deployment in the Persian Gulf, INS Tir and ICGS Veera of First Training Squadron (1TS) arrived at the Port of Manama, Bahrain on 12 Oct 24.
- Aimed at enhancing Naval cooperation and augmenting interoperability, Indian Navy is set to engage with the Royal Bahrain Naval Forces (RBNF) on various domains of maritime ops and best shared practices.
- A coordination meeting between the operational teams of both the Navies towards planning and conduct of a Maritime Partnership Exercise is also scheduled.
Bharat To Develop New Missile Testing Range On East Coast
- At a time when the Indian defence researchers are developing a large number of tactical missile systems, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has given approval for setting up a new missiles testing range in Andhra Pradesh.
- The proposal was cleared by the CCS headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week as per which the new missile range will come up in the Nagayalanka area of Andhra Pradesh, government sources told ANI.
- The new missile testing range will be used for test firing of tactical missile systems like the surface to air missile systems, anti tank missiles and various other projects being developed by the R&D Organisation, they said.
- The CCS in its meeting last week gave clearance to major proposals of the armed forces including that of buying 31 Predator drones from the US and two nuclear submarines to be built by the Project ATV for developing strategic submarines for the Indian Navy, they said.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- What is the name of the portable multi-target detonation device recently
launched by the Indian Army?
A. Agniastra
B. Brahmastra
C. Pinaka
D. Pralay
ANSWER: A - Who developed the “Agniastra” device for the Indian Army?
A. Major Rajprasad RS
B. General Upendra Dwivedi
C. Colonel Abhay Sharma
D. Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan
ANSWER: A - Which advanced anti-missile system is the United States sending to Israel?
A. THAAD
B. Iron Dome
C. Patriot
D. S-400
ANSWER: A - Which Indian organization was recently upgraded to a Maharatna Central
Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE)?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
B. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
D. Steel Authority of India (SAIL)
ANSWER: C - What did the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) recently approve in Andhra
Pradesh?
A. Setting up a new naval base
B. Establishment of a missile testing range
C. Construction of a new defense research center
D. Establishment of a nuclear facility
ANSWER: B - In which city did INS Tir and ICGS Veera arrive as part of their Long Range
Training Deployment?
A. Doha
B. Manama
C. Muscat
D. Abu Dhabi
ANSWER: B - KHARDUNG LA Is Located At
A. Leh
B. Shimla
C. Dharmshala
D. J&K
ANSWER: A - Minuteman III Is A
A. ICBM
B. SRBM
C. SLBM
D. MRBM
ANSWER: A - Op Sankalp Was Initiated And Implemented By The
A. IAF
B. BSF
C. Indian Navy
D. ICG
ANSWER: C - Which Of The Following Is The Oldest CAPF?
A. CRPF
B. BSF
C. Assam Rifles
D. BSF
ANSWER: C - Prahaar Missile Manufactured By
A. MDL
B. BDL
C. CSL
D. DRDO
ANSWER: B - What Is The Name Given To India’s First-ever Satellite And Nuclear-missile
Tracking Ship?
A. INS Tez
B. INS Parvat
C. INS Eklavya
D. INS Dhruv
ANSWER: D - INS Kochi Is A
A. Destroyer
B. OPV
C. Submarine
D. Tank
ANSWER: A - IBSAMAR Trilateral Naval Exercise Held Between India, Brazil And___?
A. North Korea
B. Switzerland
C. Singapore
D. South Africa
ANSWER: D - The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) motto is
A. Always be there
B. Service for Nation
C. 24*7
D. Disaster Service Forever
ANSWER: D - Which Honorary Rank Does Sachin Tendulkar Hold?
A. Lieutenant Colonel
B. Lieutenant
C. Major
D. Group Captain
ANSWER: D - The Port Duqm Is In
A. Yemen
B. Iran
C. Iraq
D. Oman
ANSWER: D - Regimental Centre Of THE BRIGADE OF THE
A. Kamptee, Maharashtra
B. Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
C. Delhi Cantonment
D. Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh
ANSWER: A - Lamitye Exercise Held B/W India And___?
A. Thailand
B. USA
C. Qatar
D. Seychelles
ANSWER: D - War Cry of THE MAHAR REGIMENT
A. Bharat Mata ki Jai
B. Bolo Hindustan Ki Jay
C. Jai Hind
D. Durga Mata Ki Jai
ANSWER: B
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