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Defence Current Affairs 21 January 2025
Army Plans To Acquire Indigenous Pinaka MBRLs
- Recent reports indicate that the Defence Ministry has approved a substantial deal worth approximately ₹10,200 crore, which will include the acquisition of 6,400 rockets specifically designed for the Pinaka system.
- The Pinaka MBRL is an advanced artillery system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India.
- The system is capable of launching a salvo of 12 rockets within 44 seconds, effectively targeting enemy positions and troop concentrations over a range of up to 75 kilometers with precision-guided capabilities.
- In December 2023, the Defence Acquisition Council cleared a proposal for acquiring 6,400 rockets at a cost of ₹2,800 crore.
DRDO To Conduct Environmental Test of Anti Jamming Antenna
- DRDO is set to conduct environmental tests for an Anti-Jamming Antenna, which is likely intended for use in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
- This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the resilience of UAVs against jamming, which can disrupt Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals crucial for navigation and positioning.
- Anti-jamming technologies are essential for UAVs, as they are vulnerable to GNSS signal disruption.
Exercise Devil Strike
- The Indian Armed Forces have successfully concluded Exercise Devil Strike, a high-intensity joint military exercise held from January 16 to 19, 2025.
- This collaborative effort involved the elite airborne troops of the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force, showcasing their operational excellence and readiness to tackle diverse challenges in demanding environments.
- Cutting-edge technologies and state-of-the-art equipment were deployed to ensure efficient and accurate delivery of forces to remote locations, enhancing operational capabilities.
US will recognize only two genders – male and female: Trump
- In Short
- Donald Trump to sign order recognising only two genders
- Transgender rights a contentious issue in US politics
- Donald Trump took oath as 47th President of United States
- 47th United States President Donald Trump, soon after taking the oath of office, announced that he would soon sign an executive order ending gender diversity, proclaiming that the American federal government will only recognise two sexes — male and female.
- Transgender rights have become a contentious political topic in the United States in recent years. In the last election campaign, many Republicans batted on reversing transgender laws with a particular focus on transgender women participating in sports.
- During a pre-inauguration rally a day ahead of taking the oath as US President, Donald Trump said that he will take action to “keep all men out of women’s sports”. He’s also pledged to restrict gender-affirming care.
- In his first term as US President, Donald Trump declared a ban on transgender troops serving in the military and halted the recruitment of transgender personnel. However, the policy was reversed by Joe Biden after he took office in 2021.
Maritime Drill In Indian Ocean On As Quad Foreign Ministers Set To Meet
- While the maritime forces of the Quad nations are together exercising in the Indian Ocean as part of a multinational exercise, the foreign ministers of India, Australia and Japan are expected to meet a day after Donald Trump takes oath as the 47th US President on January 20.
- The Indian Navy’s indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer, INS Mumbai, is participating in the fourth edition of the multinational exercise, La Perouse. It is a France-led biennial multinational maritime exercise.
- The informal grouping of India, the US, Japan and Australia is called QUAD. The exercise aims to develop common maritime situational awareness by enhancing coopera-tion in surveillance, maritime interdiction operations and air operations among these nations.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- What is the primary purpose of the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan App launched
by the Defence Minister?
A. Promote battlefield tourism
B. Facilitate online booking for army camps
C. Provide training material for defence aspirants
D. Showcase India’s cultural heritage
ANSWER: A - Which organization has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence for the
supply of MRSAM for the Indian Navy?
A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
B. Defence Research and Development Organisation
C. Bharat Electronics Limited
D. Bharat Dynamics Limited
ANSWER: D - What is DRDO’s HIMKAVACH system designed for?
A. Cold weather clothing
B. Bulletproof Jacket
C. Tactical vehicles
D. Communication systems
ANSWER: A - The military exercises SIMBEX (Navy), SINDEX (Air Force), and Bold Kurukshetra (Army) are conducted between which pair of countries?
A. India and Singapore
B. India and Australia
C. India and the United States
D. India and Japan
ANSWER: A - Which submarine is the second boat of the Arihant class indigenous nuclear
submarines?
A. INS Chakra
B. INS Khanderi
C. INS Arighat
D. INS Kalvari
ANSWER: C - 14,18 SSB Board Is At
A. Kapurthala
B. Gandhinagar
C. Bhopal
D. Allahabad
ANSWER: D - ‘Operation Khatma’ Book Written By
A. Robert De Cook
B. Amit Kumar
C. RC Ganjoo and Ashwini Bhatnagar
D. Roger Faligot
ANSWER: C - Barrett M82 Is A
A. Sniper Rifle
B. Machine Gun
C. Missile
D. Fighter Jet
ANSWER: A - “The Direction of War” Book Written By
A. Jhon Neil
B. Napoleon
C. Hew Strachan
D. Nathaniel Fick
ANSWER: C - Armaments Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) Is Located In
A. Pune, Maharashtra
B. Bengaluru, Karnataka
C. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Is A Project Of
A. Brazil
B. Russia
C. China
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - The IAI Harpy Is A
A. Helicopter
B. Machine Gun
C. UAV
D. Fighter Jet
ANSWER: C - Motto Of Integrated Defence Staff
A. Victory Through Jointness
B. Victory Everywhere
C. Always Ahead
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Hq Is In
A. Queenstown, Singapore
B. Berlin, Germany
C. Abu Dhabi (UAE)
D. Kathmandu, Nepal
ANSWER: A - C-130J Super Hercules Is A
A. Destroyer
B. OPV
C. Submarine
D. Transport Aircraft
ANSWER: D - ADDIS ABABA Is The Capital Of
A. Ethiopia
B. Qatar
C. UAE
D. Maldives
ANSWER: A - College of Air Warfare Is At
A. Pune
B. Gurugram
C. Wellington
D. Secunderabad
ANSWER: D - “The Living Mountain” Book Written By
A. Amitav Ghosh
B. Anant Vijay’s
C. Hew Strachan
D. Anindya Dutta
ANSWER: A - Captain Rank of Indian Navy Equivalent to Which rank of IAF?
A. Flying Officer
B. Flight Lieutenant
C. Group Captain
D. None
ANSWER: C - Joint Ex B/w The India And Singapore Is Called:
A. Bold Kurukshetra
B. SLINEX
C. Indra
D. Yudha Abhyas
ANSWER: A
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