Defence Current Affairs 23 April 2026

In Defence Current Affairs for 23 April 2026, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be...

Divyanshu Pandey
April 23, 2026

In Defence Current Affairs for 23 April 2026, 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 Current Affairs.

Defence Current Affairs 23 April 2026

India–Germany Defence Partnership Gains Momentum

India and Germany have elevated their strategic defence relationship by signing a Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap along with an agreement on collaboration in UN peacekeeping training during a high-level meeting in Berlin.

The agreements were concluded during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s official visit, highlighting the growing alignment between the two nations in defence and security matters.

These initiatives aim to:

Enhance institutional cooperation
Promote joint training and skill development
Strengthen defence manufacturing and capability building

India also underscored the importance of its broader engagement with the European region through the India-EU security framework. Both sides agreed to utilize this platform to foster regional stability and expand joint defence capabilities.

Additionally, India invited the German Air Force to participate in Exercise TARANG SHAKTI, a major multinational air exercise scheduled to be held in India, reflecting deeper operational cooperation.

QNu Labs Advances India’s Quantum Defence Technology

QNu Labs, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech company, has achieved a major milestone by successfully demonstrating a quantum communication network spanning over 1,000 kilometres.

This breakthrough represents a critical advancement in secure military communications for the Indian Armed Forces.

Key innovations include:

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD): Enables ultra-secure encryption based on quantum mechanics
Armos: A QKD system ensuring secure data transmission
Tropos: A quantum random number generator for highly secure cryptographic keys

Unlike traditional encryption methods, quantum communication ensures that any interception attempt is immediately detectable, making data breaches virtually impossible. This positions India at the forefront of next-generation cybersecurity in defence.

Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz

A vessel bound for India was among ships targeted by Iran’s elite force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

The incident occurred amid ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the United States.

Key developments:

Multiple container ships were intercepted while transiting the strait
One vessel reportedly suffered significant damage after being fired upon
Some ships had reportedly not disclosed navigation details

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical oil and trade routes, making such incidents a matter of global concern.

India–Sri Lanka Maritime Cooperation Strengthened

India and Sri Lanka continue to deepen their maritime partnership through the IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 joint exercise.

The Indian Navy’s vessel INS Nireekshak arrived in Colombo to participate in the week-long bilateral diving exercise.

Highlights of the exercise include:

Advanced diving and submarine rescue operations
Exchange of best practices between naval teams
Enhanced interoperability and coordination

As part of humanitarian and defence cooperation:

India will provide BHISM medical units capable of handling emergency situations
50,000 rounds of ammunition will be supplied to the Sri Lankan Navy

This engagement reflects the enduring maritime ties and shared security interests between the two neighbouring nations.

IAF Launches 2-Day Air Exercise on Purvanchal Expressway

Sultanpur (UP), A two-day Indian Air Force (IAF) exercise featuring fighter-jet operations began on Wednesday on an emergency airstrip along the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur district, with authorities tightening security and clamping traffic restrictions.
The exercise is being conducted at the Arval-Kiri Karwat airstrip, where fighter aircraft are carrying out “touch-and-go” operations as part of preparation to use expressways as alternative runways during emergencies, officials said.
They said an air traffic control system has been set up near the expressway to manage aircraft movement during the exercise.
The local administration earlier intensified the security arrangements around the airstrip and appealed to residents to maintain a safe distance and avoid paying heed to rumours.
The exercise also generated excitement in the area as people got an opportunity to witness fighter jets up close.

Review Questions

India and Germany signed which key agreement to boost defence
cooperation?
A. Nuclear Sharing Agreement
B. Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap
C. Free Trade Agreement
D. Space Collaboration Treaty
ANSWER: B
The quantum communication network of over 1,000 km was developed by
which company?
A. DRDO
B. ISRO
C. QNu Labs
D. BEL
ANSWER: C
The Strait of Hormuz, recently in news, connects which two major water bodies?
A. Arabian Sea and Red Sea
B. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
C. Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean
D. Black Sea and Caspian Sea
ANSWER: B
IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 is a joint exercise between India and which country?
A. Maldives
B. Sri Lanka
C. Bangladesh
D. Indonesia
ANSWER: B
INS Nireekshak is primarily associated with which role?
A. Aircraft Carrier Operations
B. Missile Testing
C. Diving Support and Submarine Rescue
D. Coastal Surveillance
ANSWER: C
“If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gorkha”.
Said By Whom?
A. V K Singh
B. SHF Manekshaw
C. Hew Strachan
D. Lt Gen J.F.R. Jacob
ANSWER: B
CSL Hq Is In
A. Kochi
B. Noida
C. Bengaluru
D. Chennai
ANSWER: A
India Conducted Vajra Prahar Exercise With__.
A. Qatar
B. Maldives
C. USA
D. Oman
ANSWER: C
Who Is The Chairman Of The NHRC?
A. Chief Justice of India or a judge of the Supreme Court
B. Governor
C. PM
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A
UDHR Stands For
A. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B. Universal Declaration of Human Riot
C. Universal Declared of Human Rights
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A
Which one of the following statements is/are correct regarding BRICS? 1. It was set up with the sole purpose of countering the NATO influence and emerging as its substitute. 2. The New Development Bank is one of the initiatives of BRICS.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
World Economic Forum Hq Is In
A. Geneva, Switzerland
B. Lausanne, Switzerland
C. The Hague, The Netherlands
D. Gland, Switzerland
ANSWER: A
Which Is Not An Asian Country?
A. Singapore
B. Brunei
C. UAE
D. Peru
ANSWER: D
GPMG Stands For
A. General Purple Machine Gun
B. General Purpose Machine Gun
C. General Purpose Machine Gum
D. None
ANSWER: B
‘Ex Zapad’ Conducted B/W India &
A. Qatar
B. Russia
C. UAE
D. Maldives
ANSWER: B
Padma Vibhushan Award Was Instituted on
A. 2nd January 1954
B. 2nd January 1955
C. 2nd January 1956
D. 2nd January 1957
ANSWER: A
Hq Of Department of Space Is In
A. New Delhi
B. Bengaluru
C. Kochi
D. Kolkata
ANSWER: B
CAIR Stands For
A. Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
B. Centre for Artificial Intelligent & Robotics
C. Centre for Artillery Intelligence & Robotics
D. Centre form Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
ANSWER: A
“An Odyssey in War and Peace” Book Written By
A. Shashi Tharoor
B. SHF Manekshaw
C. Hew Strachan
D. Lt Gen J.F.R. Jacob
ANSWER: D
With reference to the Project 15B warships, consider the following
statements: 1. They are equipped with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and long-range
Surface-to-Air Missiles. 2. ‘INS Surat’ was the first-ever ship of Project 15B Destroyers. 3.Project 15B warships are completely indigenous.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
ANSWER: A

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Divyanshu Pandey

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