In Daily Defence Current Affairs for 12th 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 12 August 2023
Maya OS, The Indigenous Windows Replacement For India’s Defence Systems
- Defence Ministry has announced a major overhaul of its cybersecurity system: it will replace Windows in all its internet-connected computers with a new OS called Maya. This is a response to the growing threat of malware & ransomware attacks, which have become more frequent and severe in recent times.
- Maya OS is a new operating system that is based on Ubuntu, a popular Linux distribution that uses free and open-source software. The Defence Ministry has developed Maya OS with the help of various government agencies, including the DRDO, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), and the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
- Ubuntu is one of the most widely used Linux distributions in the world and it is known for its high level of security. Unlike Windows, which has a large number of malware and vulnerabilities due to running more services and its backwards compatibility, Ubuntu has very few malware and exploits.
- The idea of Maya OS was conceived in 2021 after India faced several cyberattacks from foreign actors that targeted its critical infrastructure and defence systems. The Defence Ministry decided to create its own operating system that would be more secure and reliable than Microsoft Windows.
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Birthday Of Visionary Space Scientist, Dr. Vikram A Sarabhai
- The birth anniversary of Dr Vikram Sarabhai, who is the Father of the Indian Space Programme, is celebrated every year on August 12. Born in Ahmedabad on August 12, 1919 Dr Sarabhai initiated the Indian space research and helped develop nuclear power in the country.
- A renowned physicist and astronomer, Dr Sarabhai were one of the most endearing visionaries of Indian space research. He was a great institution builder and established or helped to establish a large number of institutions in diverse fields. From Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad to Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), Hyderabad, Dr. Sarabhai established several well-known institutions across the country.
- Establishing the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was one of his greatest contributions to the country. During a time, when India was not in a position to fund big space research programmes, he emphasized the importance of such an initiative.
- And with the support of Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha, known as the father of the Indian nuclear science programme, he could convince the government of the importance of the space programme and set up the first rocket launching station in the country at Thumba near Thiruvananthapuram.
- “His remarkable contributions laid the foundation for Indian Space Programme,” tweeted ISRO on Dr. Sarabhai’s 104th birth anniversary.
Indian Army Chief Reviews Commissioning Parade Of Officer Cadets In UK
- Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande reviewed the commissioning of 185 officer cadets as Army Officers at the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as the Sovereign’s Representative.
- The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst hosted the Sovereign’s Parade, where 185 Officer Cadets transformed into commissioned Army Officers. The highly anticipated event took place on August 11 amidst an atmosphere of pride and accomplishment.
- Gracing the occasion on behalf of His Majesty the King was General Manoj Pande PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, and Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army.
- A culmination of relentless dedication and 44 weeks of intensive training, the parade marked a significant milestone for the Officer Cadets of Commissioning Course 223. With the stroke of midnight on parade day, each Officer Cadet will officially receive HM the King’s Commission, symbolizing their commitment to serving their nation.
Defence Current Affairs: Review Questions
- BDL Was Established In
- 1970
- 1980
- 1990
- 2022
ANSWER: A
- Which of the following is considered as the Father of the Indian space program?
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
- Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai
- V R Narayan
- None
ANSWER: B
- National Media Center Is In
- Noida
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Gurugram
ANSWER: B
- Ex Sampriti X Held In
- Jashore, Bangladesh
- Ranikhet, UK
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- None
ANSWER: A
- Air Commodore Rank Of IAF Is Equivalent To Which Rank Of Indian Army?
- Brigadier
- Lt. Gen
- Captain
- Major General
ANSWER: A
- International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Hq Is At
- London, United Kingdom
- Vienna, Austria
- Paris, France
- Geneva, Switzerland
ANSWER: A
- CBI Hq Is In
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
ANSWER: A
- __ Is The Largest Defense Contractors in the World.
- Lockheed Martin
- Boeing
- Raytheon Technologies
- None of the above
ANSWER: A
- ‘The Communist Manifesto’ Book Written By__.
- Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
- Alexis
- Thomas Paine
- Niccolo Machiavelli
ANSWER: A
- OPEC Hq Is In
- Budapest, Hungary
- New York, USA
- Luanda, Angola
- Vienna, Austria
ANSWER: D
- AUKUS Stands For
- Azerbaijan, the United Kingdom, & the United States
- Australia, the United Kingdom, & the United States
- Australia, the United Kingdom, & Uganda
- Argentina, the United Kingdom, & the United States
ANSWER: B
- Madagascar Is In
- Pacific Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Black Sea
- Arctic Ocean
ANSWER: B
- Which Is Not The Member Of SAARC?
- Bangladesh
- Myanmar
- India
- Pakistan
ANSWER: B
- INAS 550 Is Based At
- Kochi
- Mumbai
- Vishakhapatnam
- Chennai
ANSWER: A
- Ex ‘Nomadic Elephant’ conducted b/w India &
- Qatar
- Mongolia
- UAE
- Maldives
ANSWER: B
- INS Ranjit Is A
- Destroyer
- OPV
- Submarine
- Tank
ANSWER: A
- Chisinau Is The Capital Of
- Mexico
- Qatar
- Germany
- Moldova
ANSWER: D
- Anti-Submarine Warfare School Is Located At
- Lonavala
- Coimbatore
- Ezhimala
- Kochi
ANSWER: D
- The Motto of The Indian National Army (INA) Was
- Unity and Discipline
- Unity, Faith, Sacrifice
- Do or Die
- Service before self
ANSWER: B
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