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Defence Current Affairs 04th May 2023
Valedictory Function Of The 35th NHCC
- The Valedictory Function of the 35th Naval Higher Command Course was held at Naval War College Goa on 03 May 23. 34 officers including 25 officers of the Indian Navy, four officers each from the Indian Army & Indian Airforce, and one Coast Guard officer completed the course which commenced on 01 Aug 22.
- The course aims to prepare officers for leadership at strategic and operational levels with a primary focus on national security, maritime strategy, joint operations, and technology transformations.
- Capt. Rajeev Tiwari was awarded the Chief of Naval Staff Gold Medal for the Best Dissertation and Capt. Vikram Ahuja was awarded the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (West) Silver medal for the second-best dissertation.
- Capt. Kunal Bharadwaj was awarded the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (South) Silver Medal for the best Operation Research paper whilst Capt. Varun Paniker and Col RR Laddha were awarded the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (East) Silver Medal for the second-best paper.
- A newly instituted, General Bipin Rawat Trophy in the memory of first Chief of Defence Staff for the Most Spirited Officer was awarded to Capt. Suraj James Rabeira during the function.
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Israeli Forces, Palestinian Groups Agree To Ceasefire In Gaza
- Following a night of heavy air strikes in Gaza, the Israeli forces and Palestinian groups have agreed to a ‘reciprocal and simultaneous’ ceasefire.
- Israeli jets carried out airstrikes in Gaza late Tuesday as tension escalated over the death of Khader Adnan, who spent 87 days on a hunger strike in an Israeli prison.
- Palestinian political groups declared a nationwide strike in the West Bank to honor Adnan, with all courts, schools, universities, and businesses closing
UN’s World Food Programme Resumes Operation in War-torn Sudan
- United Nations World Food Programme has lifted temporary suspensions of operations in Sudan amid a full-blown humanitarian ‘catastrophe,’ UN Executive Director Cindy McCain announced, according to the statement released by the UN.
- As the war intensified in Sudan between rival military groups, millions are pushed into hunger, after which the UN Executive Director announced that the WFP has lifted a temporary suspension of operations.
- The World Food Programme is an international organization within the United Nations that provides food assistance worldwide. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization and the leading provider of school meals. Founded in 1961, WFP is headquartered in Rome and has offices in 80 countries.
Indian Navy Develops Indigenously Designed ‘Rakshak’ To Combat Marine Emergencies
- The Indian Navy has built ‘Rakshak’ as part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, an indigenous facility that will allow submarine crews to be trained for damage control under tough, realistic conditions that the force may experience on board.
- ‘Rakshak’ is a main damage control and fire fighting training facility which is a unique facility established for gaining submarines in damage control. Two simulators and a fire fighting simulator are available at the damage control facility, the damage control simulator is primarily designed to replicate various flooding scenarios in a limited setting.
- The firefighting simulator is intended to train personnel to fight fires on submarines in a realistic environment, particularly in difficult confined spaces.
Buland Bharat Exercise 2023
- An integrated surveillance and firepower training Exercise BULAND BHARAT was conducted in the recently operationalized longest High-Altitude Artillery Ranges of Eastern Theatre.
- Exercise BULAND BHARAT involved the synergized application of surveillance and firepower capabilities of the Artillery and the Infantry in close coordination with Special Forces, Aviation and Central Armed Police Forces deployed in West Kameng and Tawang districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
Review Questions
- Valedictory Function Of The 35th Naval Higher Command Course Was Held At
- NDA
- Naval War College
- INA
- IMA
ANSWER: B
- Where Is The Hq Of The World Food Programme?
- Rome
- London
- New York
- Berlin
ANSWER: A
- Ex ‘Khanjar’ Conducted b/w India &
- Kyrgyzstan
- Oman
- UAE
- Maldives
ANSWER: A
- Which Force Develops Indigenously Designed ‘Rakshak’ To Combat Marine Emergencies?
- BSF
- Indian Navy
- Indian Army
- IAF
ANSWER: B
- Buland Bharat Exercise 2023 Conducted At
- M.H
- Kerala
- Sikkim
- Arunachala Pradesh
ANSWER: D
- Helicopter Training School Is Located At
- Hakimpet, Telangana
- Chennai, T.N.
- Noida, U.P.
- None
ANSWER: A
- Wing Commander Rank Of IAF Is Equivalent to __ Rank of Indian Navy.
- Commander
- Lieutenant
- Admiral
- Captain
ANSWER: A
- Army Dental Corps Centre Located At
- Lucknow
- Pune
- Mumbai
- None of the above
ANSWER: A
- Veera Madrassi, Adi Kollu, Adi Kollu Is The War Cry Of
- MECHANISED INFANTRY REGIMENT
- THE BRIGADE OF THE GUARDS
- MADRAS REGIMENT
- None of the above
ANSWER: C
- Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses Is Located At
- New Delhi
- Chennai
- Wellington
- Noida
ANSWER: A
- India’s Shared Vision Of ‘SAGAR’ Stands For
- Security and Grown of All in Region
- Security and Growth of All in Rim
- Security and Growth of All in Region
- None
ANSWER: C
- The motto of NSG Is
- शं नो वरुणः
- नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम्
- सर्वत्र सर्वोत्तम सुरक्षा
- None of the above
ANSWER: C
- The Highest Rank Structure In NSG Is
- Director General
- Inspector General
- Deputy Inspector General
- Group Commander
ANSWER: A
- Santiago Is The Capital Of
- Oman
- Colombia
- UAE
- Chile
ANSWER: D
- “Vahana Masterclass” Book Written By
- Alfredo Covelli
- Sitaram Yechuri
- Hew Strachan
- R. Kaushik
ANSWER: A
- World Economic Forum Was Established In “
- 24 January 1971
- 25 January 1972
- 26 January 1973
- 24 January 1974
ANSWER: A
- DRDO Rustom Is A
- Helicopter
- UAV
- Submarine
- Destroyer
ANSWER: B
- Nirbhay Subsonic Cruise Missile Is Developed By
- Aeronautical Development Establishment
- Israel Aerospace Industries
- NASA
- None of the above
ANSWER: A
- ‘Nirdeshak’ Ship Is built by
- MDL
- GRSE
- CSL
- DRDO
ANSWER: B
- At Which Of The Following Places Is The Heavy Vehicles Factory Located?
- Kanpur
- Khadki
- Avadi
- 24 Paraganas
ANSWER: C
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