Defence Current Affairs 24 May 2025

In Defence Current Affairs for DCA 24 May 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 24 May 2025

Project Kusha Air Defence System

• India’s DRDO has embarked on one of its most ambitious air defence initiatives through Project Kusha, an indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile system designed to rival the capabilities of foreign systems like the Russian S-400.
• The project, spearheaded by DRDO in partnership with BEL aims to develop a transportable, long-range surface-to-air missile system featuring at least three types of interceptors with ranges spanning 150 km to 350 km.
• Project Kusha positions India to achieve operational deployment by 2028-2029 while potentially securing orders worth ₹40,000 crore.
• The technological foundation of Project Kusha incorporates advanced long-range surveillance and fire control radars capable of simultaneous detection and tracking of multiple targets across vast operational areas.

ISRO Declares 2025 As Gaganyaan Year

• The ISRO has officially declared 2025 as the “Gaganyaan Year,” marking a pivotal phase in India’s ambitious human spaceflight program.
• The Gaganyaan Programme, approved in December 2018, is designed to send Indian astronauts to Low Earth Orbit and to develop the essential technologies for sustained human space exploration by India.
• As of May 2025, ISRO chief V Narayanan announced that over 7,200 tests have been successfully completed, with approximately 3,000 tests still pending. The organisation is working around the clock to ensure all critical systems and subsystems meet the stringent requirements for human spaceflight.
• A significant milestone highlighted by the ISRO chief is the successful completion of the SpaDeX mission, a cost-effective technology demonstrator that used two small spacecraft launched by PSLV to showcase in-space docking capabilities.
• 2025 is set to be a year of intense activity for ISRO, with multiple important missions planned. These include the launch of a NASA-ISRO synthetic aperture radar satellite using an Indian launch vehicle, as well as commercial and communication satellite missions.

Rajnath Singh Releases CDS Book On Indian Military Evolution

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the book “Ready, Relevant and Resurgent: A Blueprint for the Transformation of India’s Military,” authored by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan.
• The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing transformation within the Indian military, emphasising three core pillars: jointness, integration, and self-reliance.General Chauhan articulates a vision for building a future-ready force capable of securing India’s interests amid the increasingly complex and uncertain geopolitical environment of the 21st century.
• The book details actionable steps for reform, including the creation of theatre commands tailored to specific threats—such as a northern command focused on China, a western command oriented toward Pakistan, and a maritime command for the Indian Ocean region.

Adani Group To Invest Rs 1 Lakh Crore In Northeast Over 10 Years

• The Adani Group has announced a significant additional investment of Rs 50,000 crore – taking the total to Rs 1 Lakh crore – across the Northeast over the next 10 years, spanning across many sectors including green energy, roads and highways, and digital infrastructure.
• Highlighting PM Narendra Modi’s role in fostering growth in the Northeast, Mr Adani said, “Hon’ble Prime Minister, when you said ‘Act East, Act Fast, Act First‘, you gave the Northeast its wake-up call.
• Highlighting PM Modi’s role in fostering investment-driven economic growth, Mr Adani had drawn parallels between Assam’s economic aspirations and the success of Gujarat’s investment ecosystem. He also credited PM Modi’s vision, which started with the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in 2003, as the catalyst that inspired states across India to adopt similar strategies.

IAF Chief Attends Valedictory Ceremony Of Flight Test Course Graduates 

• Chief of the 47th Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh was the chief guest at the ceremonial Valedictory function of Flight Test Course of the IAF Test Pilot School, which concluded function, “Suranjan Das Dinner”, at Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), Bengaluru on Friday.
• IAF chief awarded the graduating officers with certificates, along with trophies to the meritorious officers, recognizing their exceptional performance during this demanding and specialized course, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence.
• IAF chief awarded the graduating officers with certificates, along with trophies to the meritorious officers, recognizing their exceptional performance during this demanding and specialized course, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence.

Multiple Choice Questions of DCA

1. How much total investment has the Adani Group planned for the Northeast
   region over the next 10 years?
   A. ₹25,000 crore
   B. ₹50,000 crore
   C. ₹75,000 crore
   D. ₹1 lakh crore
   ANSWER: D
2. What is the primary goal of DRDO’s Project Kusha?
   A. Developing a new battle tank
   B. Launching a communication satellite
   C. Creating a long-range surface-to-air missile system
   D. Constructing military bases in border areas
   ANSWER: C
3. Which organization is partnering with DRDO in Project Kusha?
   A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
   B. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
   C. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
   D. Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
   ANSWER: C
4. What has ISRO declared the year 2025 as?
   A. Chandrayaan Year
   B. Mangalyaan Year
   C. ISRO Innovation Year
   D. Gaganyaan Year
   ANSWER: D
5. Who is the author of the book “Ready, Relevant and Resurgent: A Blueprint for
   the Transformation of India’s Military”?
   A. A. Rajnath Singh
   B. General Bipin Rawat
   C. General Anil Chauhan
   D. Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy
   ANSWER: C
6. प्रहार से सरक्षा 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 Is 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
21. Where are the headquarters of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
    located?
    A. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    B. Dubai, UAE
    C. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    D. Islamabad, Pakistan
    ANSWER: C

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