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Defence Current Affairs 12 May 2025
National Technology Day 2025
- The Technology Development Board under the Department of Science and Technology, GOI unveiled the official theme for National Technology Day 2025 — “YANTRA – Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration.”
- The word YANTRA, deeply rooted in India’s scientific and cultural heritage, represents not just mechanical ingenuity but also symbolic power — of systems, synergy, and scalable solutions.
- National Technology Day commemorates the momentous events of 11th May 1998, when India conducted successful nuclear tests under Operation Shakti, and saw the maiden flight of the indigenously developed Hansa-3 aircraft. In recognition of these achievements, then PM Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee declared 11th May as National Technology Day.
- On May 11, 1998, India conducted a series of underground nuclear tests at the Pokhran Test Range in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. It was India’s second nuclear test; the first, codenamed Smiling Buddha, was conducted in May 1974.
INS Tamal
- The Indian Navy is set to receive advanced stealth warship INS Tamal from Russia.
- Tamal is a stealth warship, built as a part of the 2016 Indo-Russian deal, with two ships built in Russia and two in India.
- INS Tamal is the 2nd Russian-built frigate in this batch, following INS Tushil (commissioned Dec 2024).
- Precision Strikes: Speeds up to 30 knots and a range of 3,000 km per mission.
- Anti-Submarine Weapons: Equipped with torpedoes and rocket systems like BrahMos missile.
- BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile with a range of nearly 300-400 km and operates at near Mach 2.8 speed, ensuring quick engagement times.
- Helicopter Deployment: Can operate a multi-role helicopter for enhanced surveillance and combat.
- Stealth Design: Built to evade radar, improving survivability in modern naval warfare.
BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, but a symbol of India’s political, social and strategic will. Virtually inaugurating the BAITF in Lucknow this afternoon,
- He said, the inauguration of Brahmos integration and testing facility will help in further strengthening India’s defence prowess. BrahMos is the first supersonic cruise missile known to be in service. Induction of the first version of Brahmos weapon complex in the Indian Navy commenced from 2005 with INS Rajput as the first ship.
- The Indian Army has also inducted many BrahMos regiments since 2007. The IAF has successfully inducted BrahMos Air Launched Cruise Missile system armed with Sukhoi-30MKI frontline fighter aircraft.
Maha Govt To Introduce Civil Defence Course
- The Maharashtra government has decided to introduce a civil defence course in the Mumbai University curriculum, acknowledging the key role the volunteer-based emergency response mechanism can play during emergencies amid a spotlight on the Indo-Pakistan conflict that necessitated mock drill exercises.
- The government is also trying to strengthen the Directorate of Civil Defence, beset by multiple issues ranging from manpower crunch to paltry daily allowance and logistical problems, including inadequate sirens, vehicles and ambulances.
- This course will be taught in all engineering colleges affiliated with the University of Mumbai and will carry a weightage of 25 marks.
India’s First Locally-Made Hydrogen Drones
- Paras Defence & Space Technologies has taken a significant leap in India’s defence and security landscape by announcing the country’s first locally-made hydrogen-powered drones, ready for immediate deployment.
- This milestone follows a strategic joint venture (JV) with Heven Drones, an Israeli subsidiary of the US-based Heven, renowned for its autonomous, hydrogen-fuelled and mission-specific drones.
- The JV will establish a new entity in India, dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and supplying next-generation drone systems tailored for India’s defence and homeland security requirements, with future plans to address global markets.
- Paras Defence brings its expertise in advanced optics, optronic systems, and defence solutions, while Heven Drones contributes proprietary platforms and proven combat-tested technology.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- What new course has the Maharashtra government decided to introduce in
the Mumbai University curriculum?
A. Defence Management
B. Civil Defence
C. Disaster Technology
D. Nuclear Studies
ANSWER: B - Which company has announced India’s first locally-made hydrogen-powered
drones?
A. DRDO
B. Bharat Electronics
C. Paras Defence & Space Technologies
D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
ANSWER: C - Who is the strategic partner of Paras Defence for developing hydrogen
powered drones?
A. Rafael
B. Heven Drones
C. Elbit Systems
D. Boeing
ANSWER: B - Which is the second Russian-built frigate that the Indian Navy is set to receive?
A. INS Vikrant
B. INS Tushil
C. INS Tamal
D. INS Shivalik
ANSWER: C - What is the theme for National Technology Day 2025?
A. Innovate India
B. Tech for Tomorrow
C. Science for Sustainability
D. YANTRA – Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration
ANSWER: D - What significant event is commemorated on National Technology Day in
India?
A. India’s first satellite launch
B. Pokhran-II nuclear tests and Hansa-3’s maiden flight
C. Chandrayaan-2 launch
D. Launch of the Make in India initiative
ANSWER: B - Indian Army Installs First Windmill On LOC In
A. Jammu
B. Kashmir
C. Jaipur
D. Amritsar
ANSWER: B - Which Of The Indian Army Has Been Appointed As New Force Commander Of
The UMNISS?
A. Lt Gen Mohan Subramanian
B. Lt Gen Shailesh Tinaikar
C. Lt Gen Sulabh Mani
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees HQ Is In
A. Geneva
B. Berlin
C. New York
D. Moscow
ANSWER: A - Peacetime Distinguished Service Medal Is
A. PVC
B. MVC
C. VSM
D. YSM
ANSWER: C - Major Rank of the Indian Army Is Equivalent To Rank Of IAF Is
A. Commander
B. Squadron Leader
C. Group Captain
D. Lieutenant
ANSWER: B - UNDP Was Established In
A. 1965
B. 1975
C. 1985
D. 1995
ANSWER: A - Lamitye Exercise Held B/W India And___?
A. Thailand
B. USA
C. Qatar
D. Seychelles
ANSWER: D - Nomadic Elephant Exercise Held B/W India And___?
A. Australia
B. USA
C. Mongolia
D. Singapore
ANSWER: C - Defence Services Staff College Is At
A. Wellington
B. Bangalore
C. Pune
D. Dehradun
ANSWER: A - Amman Is The Capital Of
A. Oman
B. Jordan
C. Kiribati
D. Maldives
ANSWER: B - “The Upside-Down King” Book Is Written By
A. Sudha Murthy
B. Nadia Murad
C. Naseeruddin Shah
D. APJ Abdul Kalam
ANSWER: A - 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 - Southwestern Air Command Of IAF Is In
A. Prayagraj
B. Gandhinagar
C. Shillong
D. New Delhi
ANSWER: B - Bagram Air Base Located In
A. Pakistan
B. Iraq
C. Afghanistan
D. Qatar
ANSWER: C
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