In Daily Defence Current Affairs for 10th August 2023, 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 10 August 2023
Australia To Host Of 10-day Malabar Exercise
- The latest edition of the Malabar exercise is all set to commence in Australian waters from August 11-21 which will see the participation of the United States, Japan, India and Australia.
- Australia is also the host for this mega event which is being hosted there ‘for the first time’.
- The ten-day exercise aims to deepen the interoperability b/w the key partners, Australia, India, Japan and the United States who are also members of the Quad or the Quadrilateral security dialogue.
- Other Exercises with Quad Countries
- India- Japan: JIMEX (naval exercise), SHINYUU Maitri (air force exercise), Dharma Guardian (military exercise), Veer Guardian (Air Exercise).
- India-US: Yudha Abhyas (Army), Vajra Prahar (Military), Spitting Cobra, SANGAM, RED FLAG, COPE INDIA.
- India-Australia: AUSINDEX (Maritime), AUSTRA HIND, Pitch Black
- Passage Exercises (PASSEX).
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Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures delivers the 200th C-130J Super Hercules
- Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Ltd said it has achieved the milestone of delivering the 200th C-130J Super Hercules empennage. The company, a joint venture b/w Tata Advanced Systems Ltd and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, said its empennages — the tail structure located at the rear of an aircraft — are included in C-130Js operated by seven nations, including India.
- Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Ltd has the distinction of being the single global source of C-130J empennage assemblies that are installed on all new Super Hercules aircraft produced in Marietta, Georgia, in the US.
- In March this year, Lockheed Martin and Tata Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding to begin the implementation of fighter wing production after the team at TLMAL demonstrated the capability to produce one of the most technologically complex aerostructures – a fuel-carrying 9G, 12,000-hour, interchangeable/replaceable fighter wing.
General Manoj Pande Left For The UK
- General Manoj Pande, COAS left for the United Kingdom, to review the 201st Sovereign’s Parade of Commissioning Course 223 at the prestigious Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst as the Sovereign’s Representative.
- The Sovereign’s Parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst is a reputed event, known for its illustrious history and the passing out of officer cadets from across the globe. General Manoj Pande is the first Chief of the Army Staff from India to be the Sovereign’s Representative for the parade.
- This visit marks a momentous milestone in strengthening the diplomatic, military, and cultural ties between the two nations. It bears testimony to the enduring camaraderie that has flourished over the years, promoting mutual cooperation and understanding in the realms of defence and security.
Exercise ‘Zayed Talwar’
- Under the command of Rear Admiral Vineet McCarty, the Flag Officer Commanding the Western Fleet arrived at Port Rashid in Dubai to conduct a bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar’ to enhance interoperability and synergy between the two navies.
Defence Current Affairs: Review Questions
- Ex ‘Zayed Talwar’ conducted b/w India &
- Qatar
- Oman
- UAE
- Maldives
ANSWER: C
- Malabar Exercise 2023 Will Be Hosted By
- Australia
- Japan
- USA
- India
ANSWER: A
- TROPEX Stands For
- Theatre Level Ready Operational Exercise
- Theatre Level Readiness Operational Exercise
- Theatre Level Readiness Operation Exercise
- None of the above
ANSWER: B
- Who Is the Chairman of The National Command Authority Of India?
- PM
- NSA
- Cabinet Secretary
- Defence Minister
ANSWER: A
- ‘Ex KOMODO’ Hosted By
- Qatar
- Oman
- UAE
- Indonesia
ANSWER: D
- Operational Range of Rudram-1 Is
- 150 km
- 250 km
- 350 km
- 450 km
ANSWER: B
- Army Air Defence College Is In
- Gopalpur, Odisha
- Pune, M.H.
- Chennai, T.N.
- None
ANSWER: A
- “Sarvatra Izzat-o-Iqbal” Is the Motto Of
- Dogra Scouts
- Sikkim Scouts
- Regiment Of Artillery
- None of the above
ANSWER: C
- Prahaar Missile Manufactured By
- MDL
- BDL
- CSL
- DRDO
ANSWER: B
- Thales Group Is A Company of
- UK
- USA
- Germany
- France
ANSWER: D
- Which Of The Following Is Not The Command Location Of The Indian Army?
- New Delhi
- Lucknow
- Pune
- Jaipur
ANSWER: A
- Which Is The 2-Star Rank In The Indian Army?
- Brigadier
- Major General
- Lt Gen
- Colonel
ANSWER: B
- Bratislava Is the Capital Of
- Oman
- Serbia
- UAE
- Slovakia
ANSWER: D
- “Courts of India” Book Is Written By
- Shashi Tharoor
- CJI Ranjan Gogoi (Former)
- Roopa Pai
- Peter Baker
ANSWER: B
- World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Hq Is At
- Paris, France
- Vienna, Austria
- New York, USA
- Geneva, Switzerland
ANSWER: D
- UNICEF Stands For
- Union Nations Children’s Fund
- United Notions Children’s Fund
- United Nations Children’s Future
- United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
ANSWER: D
- __Himalayan pass is situated b/w India and China.
- Shenkota
- Thalghat
- Bhorghat
- Shipki La
ANSWER: D
- Male Is the Capital Of
- Oman
- Qatar
- UAE
- Maldives
ANSWER: D
- “Kargil: Ek Yatri Ki Jubani” Book Written By
- Rishi Raj
- Sitaram Yechuri
- Hew Strachan
- Neeraj Kumar
ANSWER: A
- Wartime Gallantry Award Is/Are
- Param Vir Chakra
- Maha Vir Chakra
- Vir Chakra
- All of the above
ANSWER: D
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