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Defence Current Affairs 08 July 2025
DRDO Mounted Gun System to boost Indian Army’s Firepower
- DRDO has developed a new, powerful howitzer, the Indigenous 155mm/52 Calibre Mounted Gun System, which can quickly shoot and move.
- The DRDO lab, Vehicle Research and Development Establishment, has developed the MGS. The goal was to develop a fully indigenous system that could operate effectively in challenging terrain and engage enemy targets quickly and accurately.
- The DRDO has transferred the MGS technology to Bharat Forge Limited for production, and the Army is projected to require 700–800 such guns to enhance artillery mobility and firepower.
- Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) is a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) located at Vahannagar near Ahmednagar. Its primary function is research and development of various light tracked, wheeled and specialised vehicles for defence applications.
British F-35B Jet Under Repair in Kerala
- The repair work of the British Royal Navy’s F-35B fighter jet has started after it was brought into a hangar at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, nearly three weeks after it made an emergency landing due to bad weather during a sortie over the Indian Ocean, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed.
- “UPDATE: A team of UK engineers has arrived in India to commence repairs on the UK F-35 B aircraft. Repairs are underway on the aircraft, which has now been moved to the maintenance hangar. We are grateful for the continued support and collaboration of the Indian authorities,” the UK MoD said.
- The fifth-generation jet, operated by the British Navy, had landed in Thiruvananthapuram after being unable to return to the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, which was operating in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The aircraft encountered bad weather while on a routine sortie outside Indian airspace and made an emergency landing.
- The team arrived in Thiruvananthapuram aboard a British RAF Airbus A400M Atlas military aircraft with specialised equipment. The Lightning 2 jet was then moved to the Air India Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hangar on Sunday.
- The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, supersonic stealth strike fighters. A multirole combat aircraft designed for both air superiority and strike missions, it also has electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
- Top speed: 1,976 km/h
- Engine type: Pratt & Whitney F135
- Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
- Range: 1,667 km
- Weight: 14,700 kg
- Length: 15 m
- Wingspan: 11 m
India Abstains from UN Resolution on Afghanistan
- India welcomed Afghan condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack
- India raised concerns over terrorist groups using Afghan territoryJaishankar engaged with Afghan Acting Foreign Minister for dialogueIndia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, announced that India has abstained from voting on a UN SC resolution concerning Afghanistan, citing ongoing concerns about the use of Afghan territory by designated terrorist groups.
- India abstained from voting on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on the situation in Afghanistan on Monday and noted that a “business as usual” approach without new and targeted initiatives is unlikely to deliver the outcomes the international community envisions for the Afghan people.
- The text titled “The situation in Afghanistan” was adopted by a vote of 116 in favour to 2 against (Israel, United States), with 12 abstentions.
- “India’s commitment to Afghanistan’s reconstruction is demonstrated through more than 500 development partnership projects across all provinces,” he said.
Indian Army Chief commends Major Bachwala
- Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi has commended Major Rohit Bachwala for demonstrating exceptional professional acumen and selfless commitment beyond the call of duty. Army Medical Officer, Major Bachwala, had helped a woman in advanced labour deliver a baby at Jhansi Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh.
- On July 5 2025, while proceeding on leave from Military Hospital, Jhansi, to his hometown, Hyderabad, Major Rohit Bachwala was involved in a critical medical intervention that exemplified the highest standards of military service.
- At Jhansi Railway Station, he noticed a woman in visible distress near the lift area. She had fallen from a wheelchair and was in advanced labour. Major Rohit’s swift and decisive action, under non-clinical and resource-constrained circumstances, is a testament to his medical proficiency, composure under pressure, and unwavering commitment to the ethos of the Armed Forces, the Indian Army said.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- Which is the last Indian Navy warship to be commissioned from a foreign
shipyard, marking a shift towards complete indigenisation?
A. INS Vikrant
B. INS Visakhapatnam
C. INS Kolkata
D. INS Tamal
ANSWER: D - Who has been appointed as the Air Officer-in-Charge Administration at Air
Force Headquarters?
A. Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann
B. Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari
C. Air Marshal S. Sivakumar
D. Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar
ANSWER: C - In which Indian state has Reliance Defence and Coastal Mechanics launched a
new Defence MRO hub?
A. Gujarat
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Telangana
ANSWER: C - Ex ‘AUSINDEX’ conducted b/w India &
A. Angola
B. Oman
C. UAE
D. Australia
ANSWER: D - North-West Region Of ICG Located In
A. Kochi
B. Vishakhapatnam
C. Gandhinagar
D. Mumbai
ANSWER: C - Joint Exercises B/w The India And USA Is Called:
A. Yama
B. SLINEX
C. Indra
D. Tiger Triumph
ANSWER: D - Department of Defence Production Comes Under
A. Ministry of Culture
B. MHA
C. MOD
D. MEA
ANSWER: C - Which Country Is Not The Member Of QUAD?
A. USA
B. India
C. Japan
D. Russia
ANSWER: D - Dhanush (howitzer) Manufactured By
A. L & T
B. Boeing
C. ISRO
D. Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited
ANSWER: D - Where Is The Hq Of The Eastern Command of The IAF?
A. Kochi
B. Vishakhapatnam
C. Shillong
D. Mumbai
ANSWER: C - PVSM Stands For
A. Param Vishisht Seva Medal
B. Param Vishisht Sainik Medal
C. Param Vishishthtm Seva Medal
D. None
ANSWER: A - Canberra Is The Capital Of
A. Armenia
B. Qatar
C. UAE
D. Australia
ANSWER: D - “Broken Wing” Book Is Written By
A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Maithili Sharan Gupt
D. APJ Abdul Kalam
ANSWER: A - Israeli ‘Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Is A
A. Ballistic Missile
B. ATGM
C. Helicopter
D. Tank
ANSWER: B - Chairman Of NITI Aayog Is
A. Rajiv Kumar
B. Rakesh Asthana
C. R Hari Kumar
D. Narendra Modi
ANSWER: D - Blaser R93 Tactical Is Rifle Of
A. Oman
B. Qatar
C. Sri Lanka
D. Germany
ANSWER: D - Leclerc Is A
A. Tank
B. Missile
C. Gun
D. Rocket
ANSWER: A - Sena Medal Award Is Given To The Soldiers Of
A. Indian Army
B. IAF
C. Indian Navy
D. ICG
ANSWER: A - War Cry Of SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY Is
A. Garud ka hun bol pyare
B. Everywhere
C. Raja Ramachandra ki jai
D. Jo bole So Nihal, sat sri akal
ANSWER: D - Captain Rank of Indian Navy Equivalent to Which rank of IAF?
A. Flying Officer
B. Flight Lieutenant
C. Group Captain
D. None
ANSWER: C
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