In Daily current affairs for 03rd May 2023, we are going to see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be very helpful 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.
Defence Current Affairs 03 May 2023
Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan took over as AOC-in-C SAC
- Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Southern Air Command on 01 May 23. An alumnus of Sainik School Kazhakootam and National Defence Academy, the Air Marshal was commissioned in the Indian Air Force on 07 Jun 86.
- He has flown over 5400 hrs. on various types of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. He is a Helicopter Combat Leader and a Type Qualified Flying Instructor.
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Raksha Mantri Hands Over A Fast Patrol Vessel & A Landing Craft Assault Ship To Maldives
- On the second day of his 3-day visit to the Maldives, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh handed over a Fast Patrol Vessel and a Landing Craft Assault ship to the Maldives National Defence Forces on May 02, 2023.
- The Fast Patrol Vessel, capable of coastal and offshore surveillance at high speeds, was commissioned as the MNDF Coast Guard ship Huravee. The President of Maldives Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Defence Minister Ms Mariya Ahmed Didi were present on the occasion.
- On climate change, the Raksha Mantri said, it has a huge impact on the maritime environment and its effects can pose challenges for taking forward national and regional aspirations.
India Blocks 14 Apps In Jammu And Kashmir For Spreading Terror
- After getting inputs from intelligence agencies, the central government has blocked 14 messenger mobile applications that were largely used in Jammu and Kashmir for spreading terror.
- These apps include Crypviser, Enigma, Safeswiss, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second Line, Zangi, Threema among others, quoting sources. According to sources, these mobile applications were used by terrorists in Kashmir to communicate with their supporters and on-ground workers (OGW).
- These apps have been blocked under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the official added.
Review Questions
- Who Took Over As Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Air Command?
- Air Marshal Balakrishnan Mukund
- Air Marshal Bala Manikantan
- Air Marshal Krishnan Manikantan
- Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan
ANSWER: D
- Southern Air Command Is In
- New Delhi
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
ANSWER: D
- Raksha Mantri Hands Over A Fast Patrol Vessel & A Landing Craft Assault Ship To___.
- Qatar
- Oman
- UAE
- Maldives
ANSWER: D
- ASEAN – India Maritime Exercise (AIME) 2023, Held At
- Gwadar Port
- JNPT
- Chabahar Port
- Changi Naval Base
ANSWER: D
- Which Aren’t India’s Priorities at G20 Summit
- Checking tax evasion to fight corruption
- Choking terror funds
- Market access for key drugs
- Compete with China
ANSWER: D
- International Criminal Court (ICC) Hq Is In
- Moscow, Russia
- Vienna, Austria
- New York, USA
- The Hague, the Netherlands
ANSWER: D
- Lieutenant Rank Of Indian Army Is Equivalent To Which Rank Of Indian Navy?
- Admiral
- Commodore
- Captain
- Sub Lieutenant
ANSWER: D
- “Chandipur-on-sea” Is Located In
- Odisha
- Andhra Pradesh
- West Bengal
- Tamil Nādu
ANSWER: A
- Exercise Zair-Al-Bahr Conducted B/w
- India- Uzbekistan
- India- Uganda
- India- Qatar
- India- UAE
ANSWER: C
- The Satish Dhawan Space Centre Is In
- Chennai, T.N
- ITR, Odisha
- Trombay, M.H
- Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
ANSWER: D
- “Anti-Terrorism Day” in India Is Observed On
- May 21
- May 23
- June 21
- June 23
ANSWER: A
- “An Indian Pilgrim” Book Written By
- Subhas Chandra Bose
- Mohan Das Karam Chandra Gandhi
- Hew Strachan
- APJ Abdul Kalam
ANSWER: A
- Ex Al Nagah Conducted B/w
- India-Nepal
- India-Indonesia
- India-Oman
- India-Qatar
ANSWER: C
- The Conqueror Is The Motto Of
- BSF
- CRPF
- ITBP
- Para SF
ANSWER: D
- Nassau Is The Capital Of
- Oman
- Albania
- UAE
- Bahamas
ANSWER: D
- “Collective Spirit, Concrete Action” Book Written By
- Shashi Tharoor
- Sitaram Yechuri
- Narendra Modi
- Shashi Shekhar Vempati
ANSWER: D
- Warsaw Is The Capital Of
- Poland
- Ukraine
- Germany
- Oman
ANSWER: A
- Kyoto Protocol Aims At :
- containing emissions of greenhouse gases
- stabilizing ozone cover
- reducing water pollution
- arresting desertification
ANSWER: A
- War Cry Of MECHANISED INFANTRY REGIMENT Is
- Bol Bajrang Bali Ki jai
- Raja Ramachandra ki jai
- Bolo Bharat Mata ki jai
- None of the above
ANSWER: C
- ICGS Saksham Is A
- Destroyer
- Aircraft Carrier
- OPV
- Refueling Ship
ANSWER: C
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