Defence Current Affairs 10 January 2025

In Daily Defence Current Affairs for 10 January 2025, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming NDA, CDS, CDS OTA, AFCAT, TA, Agniveer Army, Agniveer Navy, Agniveer Air Force, Women Military Police, INET, MNS, ACC exams, SCO, PCSL, CAPF, and SSB interviews, and direct entries for Army, Navy, and Air Force like SSC Tech, TGC, JAG, NCC, TES, 10+2 Cadet. Download a PDF file about current events at the end of this article. Let us now see the Daily Defence Current Affairs.

Defence Current Affairs 10 January 2025

Lebanon Army Chief Joseph Aoun elected as Country’s New President

• Lebanon’s parliament elected Army Chief Joseph Aoun as the country’s new president on Thursday, bringing an end to a prolonged political deadlock and presidential vacancy.
• After his election, Aoun stepped down from his military role and arrived at the parliament in civilian attire to be sworn in.
• Notably, Hezbollah, the most heavily armed militant group in the Middle East, had significant influence in several countries until it suffered heavy losses in a recent war with Israel.
• This conflict, along with the weakening of its ally, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has reignited domestic debate on disarming the group.

HAL to Take Call On Clearance To Grounded ALH

• Having put flying all 330 ALH Dhruvs on hold after the recent crash in Porbandar, HAL is carrying out a detailed analysis of the crash and is expected to take a call on Saturday on whether the Indigenous chopper fleet can resume flying operations or continue to remain on the ground.
• The flying operations of the 330 ALH Dhruvs were stopped after an Indian Coast Guard chopper with three personnel crashed during a routine training sortie. All three personnel lost their lives in the crash.
• The design review of the ALH choppers was done by a Netherlands-based firm and it stated that the design of the choppers was okay and there was nothing wrong with it.
• The engines have also been reviewed by the HAL with the French company Safran which is the partner for the manufacturing of Shakti engines used by the ALH Dhruv fleet.

Rajnath Singh to chair Ambassadors’ Round-Table

• As a prelude to Aero India 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will chair the Ambassadors’ Round-Table in New Delhi on January 10, 2025. Invitations have been extended to Ambassadors and High Commissioners of over 150 friendly countries for participating in the event.
• They would be briefed on the major events of Aero India 2025 and extended a personal invite from Raksha Mantri for their senior most leadership. Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces would be attending the event.The 15^th edition of Aero India – Asia’s biggest aero show – is scheduled to be held at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru, Karnataka from February 10 to 14, 2025.
• Aero India attracts a large number of exhibitors from the world’s leading industries in the field of aerospace and defence. It provides a unique opportunity for the industry to showcase their capabilities, products and services to the targeted audience. The biennial event serves as a platform for industry leaders to connect and shape the future of aerospace & defence industries.

Why is Iran looking to change its capital?

• The country is mulling moving its capital from Tehran to Makran in the southern region. Ynet News quoted Iran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani as saying that the country is eyeing relocating its capital from Tehran to the country’s south.
• Tehran was established as Iran’s capital over 200 years ago. This was done by Āghā Moḥammad Khān, the first ruler of the country’s Qājār dynasty.
• The Makran region is in the Sistan and Baluchistan province, near its southern coast and the Gulf of Oman.
• Tehran is battling environmental issues and a high population density.
• Some Tehran residents are facing power shortages, while others are battling a water crisis
• With over 1,000 kilometers of coastline and the Chabahar Free Trade-Industrial Zone being developed since 2003, Iran is looking to make Makran an international trade corridor connecting Central Asia to the Indian Ocean.

Amit Shah Chairs A Review Meeting at the Bureau of Police Research & Development

• Amit Shah chaired a review meeting at the BPR&D, New Delhi. Union Home Secretary, Director General BPR&D, Senior Officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Bureau’s Officers were present in the meeting.
• Home Minister took an overview of the six Divisions of BPR&D as well as outlying units (CAPT Bhopal and CDTIs), their achievements, ongoing tasks, and future roadmap.  He also took a special review of the efforts and initiatives by BPR&D towards the implementation of the New Criminal Laws (NCL).
• Founded: 28 August 1970
• Headquarters: New Delhi, India
• Agency executives: Sri Rajeev Kumar Sharma, IPS, Director General; Ravi Joseph Lokku, IPS, Additional Director General
• Divisions: show 5: Administration; Modernisation / Development; Training; Research & Correctional; National Policing Mission
• General nature: Federal law enforcement
• Governing body: Government of India
• Parent agency: Ministry of Home Affairs

Multiple Choice Questions of DCA

1. When was the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D)
   established?
   A. 28 August 1970
   B. 15 January 1965
   C. 26 January 1950
   D. 2 October 1975
   ANSWER: A
2. Who was elected as Lebanon’s new president, ending the prolonged political
   deadlock?
   A. Saad Hariri
   B. Michel Aoun
   C. Joseph Aoun
   D. Hassan Diab
   ANSWER: C
3. Which city is Iran considering as a potential new capital?
   A. Tehran
   B. Mashhad
   C. Isfahan
   D. Makran
   ANSWER: D
4. Where is the 15th edition of Aero India scheduled to be held?
   A. New Delhi
   B. Chennai
   C. Yelahanka, Bengaluru
   D. Hyderabad
   ANSWER: C
5. AFBCWF Stands For
   A. Army Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund
   B. Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Future
   C. Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund
   D. None
   ANSWER: C
6. प्रहार सेसुरक्षा Is The Motto Of
   A. Garud Commando Force
   B. MARCOS
   C. PARA SF
   D. None of the above
   ANSWER: A
7. Indian Army Flag Consist Colors of___ Colors.
   A. Gold, Red And Black
   B. Gold, Red And Blue
   C. Gold, Rose Black And Black
   D. Green, Red And Black
   ANSWER: A
8. Which Country Has the Maximum Nuclear Warheads?
   A. UK
   B. Russia
   C. USA
   D. China
   ANSWER: B
9. “Naam Namak Nishaan” Is The War Cry Of
   A. THE GRENADIERS
   B. RR
   C. Sikh Regiment
   D. Gorkha Regiment
   ANSWER: A
10. IPCC Stands For
    A. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Challenge
    B. Intergovernmental Panel on Cloud Change
    C. Intergovernmental Pan on Climate Change
    D. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
    ANSWER: D
11. Operational Range of Rudram-1 Is
    A. 150 km
    B. 250 km
    C. 350 km
    D. 450 km
    ANSWER: B
12. Where Is The Hq Of The Eastern Command of The Indian Army?
    A. Kochi
    B. Vishakhapatnam
    C. Pune
    D. Kolkata
    ANSWER: D
13. Joint Exercises B/w The India And Sri Lanka Is Called:
    A. Yama
    B. VINBAX
    C. Indra
    D. Yudha Abhyas
    ANSWER: B
14. Luanda Is The Capital Of
    A. Andorra
    B. Algiers
    C. Angola
    D. Maldives
    ANSWER: C
15. “Sea of Tranquility” Book Written By
    A. Emily St. John Mandel
    B. Barak Obama
    C. Hew Strachan
    D. S. Jenifer
    ANSWER: A
16. Ex KAZIND Conducted B/W India And
    A. France
    B. China
    C. Kazakhstan
    D. Kyrgyzstan
    ANSWER: C
17. Group Captain Rank Of IAF Is Equivalent to Which Rank of Indian Navy?
    A. Colonel
    B. Captain
    C. Commander
    D. Major
    ANSWER: B
18. What Is The Ranking Of The IAF In The World Directory of Modern Military
    Aircraft (WDMMA)?
    A. 1st
    B. 2nd
    C. 3rd
    D. 4th
    ANSWER: C
19. “Balidanam Vir Lakshanam” Is The Motto Of
    A. JKLI
    B. THE MAHAR REGIMENT
    C. THE BIHAR REGIMENT
    D. None of the above
    ANSWER: A
20. F 18 Super Hornet Fighter Aircraft Manufactured By
    A. Boeing
    B. Lockheed Martin
    C. Airbus
    D. HAL
    ANSWER: A

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