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Defence Current Affairs 04 February 2025
Exercise Ekuverin
- The 13th edition of joint military exercise Ekuverin between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced in the archipelago nation, officials here said.
- Ekuverin meaning ‘Friends’ in Dhivehi language is a bilateral annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives. In 2023, it was conducted at Chaubatia in Uttarakhand from June 11 to 24.
- The 14-day exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability in counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations and carry out joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
Scientists Developed a Novel alloy-based catalyst for Green Hydrogen
- A new efficient alloy-based catalyst developed for improved hydrogen production through electrolysis of water into hydrogen and oxygen, can pave the path towards a solution for clean energy production.
- This innovative approach using high-entropy alloy (HEA), could reduce reliance on expensive materials like platinum for clean energy production.
- Typically, alloys are metallic substances composed of two or more elements, that are prepared by adding relatively small amounts of secondary elements to a primary metal.
- Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) in Bengaluru, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have developed a novel high-entropy alloy (HEA) catalyst called PtPdCoNiMn (consisting of Platinum, Palladium, Cobalt, Nickel and Manganese).
Delivery of Apache Attack Helicopters
- The Indian Army’s Apache Squadron is still waiting for the first batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters from the US since the past 11 months of its raising. The delivery of the combat helicopters has once again missed the second deadline.
- As part of a USD 600 million deal signed in 2020 with the US, the Army had expected delivery of six Apache helicopters by June 2024. However, the timeline was shifted to December 2024 due to supply chain disruption. The wait is still not over for the Army’s Aviation Corps, as the Apache helicopters have still not been delivered. Originally, six helicopters were planned to arrive in batches of three. The first batch was expected between May and June 2024. However, the helicopters have yet to reach India, leaving the Army’s first Apache Squadron in anticipation.
- The Army’s Aviation Corps raised its first Apache Squadron at Nagtalao in Jodhpur in March 2024. The pilots and ground staff were trained and ready to undertake flight operations, but they remain in uncertainty as the Army is itself not aware about the delivery timelines of the American attack helicopters.
- The Indian Air Force has already inducted 22 Apache helicopters as part of a separate order signed in 2015, while the Army is awaiting these advanced attack helicopters to bolster its capabilities.
Rashtrapati Bhavan to Host A Wedding
- The Rashtrapati Bhavan serves as the official residence of the President of India and this is wThe report states that President Murmu has been highly impressed by Gupta’s performance and has thus arranged for the wedding ceremony to be conducted in the Mother Teresa Crown Complex within the Rashtrapati Bhavan premises.
- Poonam Gupta is a CRPF assistant commandant. She is currently posted as a personal security officer (PSO) of the President.
- Gupta will reportedly marry another assisstant commandant, Avneesh Kumar, who is currently posted in Jammu and Kashmir.
- February 12 is the date that has been fixed for the occasion.
- A highly qualified officer, Gupta holds a bachelor’s degree in Maths, a postgraduate degree in English Literature, and a BEd from Gwalior’s Jiwaji University.
- Gupta was ranked 81st in the UPSC CAPF exam, as per the report. She was earlier posted at a Naxal-affected area in Bihar.
US Firm General Atomics Replaces Indian Navy’s Crashed Drone
- US firm General Atomics has replaced the Indian Navy’s MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone that crashed into the Bay of Bengal on September 18, 2024.
- The replacement was made under a lease agreement between the company and the Indian Navy, which allows for the provision of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- The crash, attributed to a power failure, resulted in the drone being written off. Following the incident, General Atomics fulfilled its contractual obligations by providing a new unit to ensure continued surveillance capabilities for the Navy.
- The Navy has been using these drones extensively to monitor maritime activities, particularly in relation to China’s increasing presence in the region.
- In addition to this replacement, India is set to enhance its drone capabilities further with a $3.5 billion deal for 31 MQ-9B Sea/SkyGuardian drones, with deliveries expected to start in 2029. This acquisition aims to bolster India’s defence preparedness amid regional security challenges.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- What is the name of the military exercise between the India and the Maldives?
A. Vajra Prahar
B. Mitra Shakti
C. Ekuverin
D. Sampriti
ANSWER: C - Who is the CRPF officer serving as the personal security officer (PSO) of the
President of India?
A. Avneesh Kumar
B. Poonam Gupta
C. Droupadi Murmu
D. Rajnath Singh
ANSWER: B - What is the range of the Nirbhay missile that India’s defence forces are looking
to induct?
A. 500 km
B. 1,000 km
C. 2,000 km
D. 3,000 km
ANSWER: C - When was the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) established?
A. 1995
B. 1997
C. 2000
D. 2005
ANSWER: B - Which company is supplying the Apache helicopters to the Indian Army?
A. Lockheed Martin
B. Airbus
C. Bell
D. Boeing
ANSWER: D - In which year did Indian soldiers achieve a decisive victory in the Battle of
Haifa?
A. 1918
B. 1920
C. 1915
D. 1917
ANSWER: A - In Colonial Era CRPF Was Known As
A. Crown Representative’s Police
B. Crown Response Force
C. Queens Protection Force
D. None
ANSWER: A - Elizabeth II was Queen Of The
A. USA
B. UK
C. Israel
D. China
ANSWER: B - Ex HARIMAU SHAKTI Conducted b/w India &
A. Malaysia
B. Maldives
C. Mongolia
D. Myanmar
ANSWER: A - INS Darshak Is A
A. Destroyer
B. OPV
C. Submarine
D. Hydrographic Survey Ship
ANSWER: D - Pangong Tso lake Is Located In
A. Kashmir
B. Ladakh
C. Odisha
D. Kochi
ANSWER: B - INS Khukri Is A Type Of
A. Frigate
B. Submarine
C. Destroyer
D. Missile Corvette
ANSWER: D - Priyadarshini Is A Fast Patrol Vessel Of
A. ICG
B. IAF
C. Indian Navy
D. BSF
ANSWER: A - Pangong Tso lake Is Located In
A. Kashmir
B. Ladakh
C. Odisha
D. Kochi
ANSWER: B - Priyadarshini Is A Fast Patrol Vessel Of
A. ICG
B. IAF
C. Indian Navy
D. BSF
ANSWER: A - Which Port Is Located In the Western Coast of India?
A. Kandla
B. Kolkata
C. Mangalore
D. Visakhapatnam
ANSWER: A - AAI Stands For
A. Airport Author of India
B. Air Authority of India
C. Airport Authority of India
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - India Purchased Boeing 737 from
A. USA
B. Sweden
C. France
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - Indian Army Flag Consist Colours of___ Colours.
A. Gold, Red And Black
B. Gold, Red And Blue
C. Gold, Rose Black And Black
D. Green, Red And Black
ANSWER: A - NCC Flag Consist Colours of___ Colours.
A. Red, Navy Blue, Sky Blue
B. Gold, Red And Blue
C. Gold, Rose Black And Black
D. Green, Red And Black
ANSWER: A
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