Daily Defence Current Affairs And Updates 15-16 January 2023 [DOWNLOAD PDF]

Divyanshu Pandey
January 16, 2023
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In current affairs for 15-16 January 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 15-16 January 2023

Indian Army Day 2023

Indian army day 2023 is celebrated on 15th January 2023 and it marks the 75th anniversary of Indian army day. Every year on January 15, India celebrates its Army Day. The Indian Army conducted Army Day parade at Bengaluru and other related events for the first time outside Delhi to connect to the people of the country.
It is the day on which Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa (then a Lieutenant General) took over as the first Commander in Chief of the Indian Army from the last British Commander in Chief of India, General Francis Bucher in the year 1949.
Originally, the Indian army was formed under the British rule on April 1, 1895 and was called as British Indian Army. After India got its independence in the year 1947, it was only on January 15, 1949, that the country got its first Indian chief. Lt Gen K M Carriappa took over as commanderinchief of the Indian Army in 1949 from General Francis Butcher, the last British commanderinchief ofIndia. The transfer of power from the British to India signifies an important moment in Indian history and is celebrated as Army Day. This day also honors the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the country.
All Army Command headquarters celebrate Army Day to honor the soldiers of the country, who live for the protection of its independence and dignity and give their lives for it. Grand celebrations take place all across the country on this day. The main Army Day parade is conducted in Cariappa Parade ground in Delhi cantonment where salute is given to the fighters of the country. Military hardware, different contingents and a combat display are part of the parade. Gallantry awards and Sena medals are also awarded to the soldiers for their bravery on this day.
The Indian Army is one of the most powerful militaries of the world, competing with superpowers like the US, Russia and China. The motto of the Indian Army is ‘service before self’ and its mission is to ensure national security and national unity, defend the nation from external aggression and internal threats, and maintain peace and security within its borders. Salute to the brave soldiers, who risk and sacrifice their lives to protect us. Even the Prime Minister of India Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1965 had given the slogan like “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan”.

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Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade At Garud Regimental Training Centre

To mark the successful completion of training of Air Force Special Forces ‘Garud’ Commandos, Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held on 14 January 2023 at Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar. Air Marshal Surat Singh AVSM VM VSM was the Reviewing officer for the parade.
The Reviewing Officer congratulated the Garuds on successful completion of their training. He emphasised the importance of rigorous training and honing of Special Forces skills to keep pace with the changing security scenario. He presented Maroon Beret, Garud Proficiency Badge and Special Forces Tabs to the successful Garud trainees and gave away trophies to the meritorious trainees. The best all-rounder trophy was presented to AC Vikram Davar.
As part of the ceremony, Garuds demonstrated combat firing skill, hostage rescue, firing drill, assault explosives, obstacle crossing drill,wall climbing, slithering, rappelling and military martial arts.
The Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade is a significant event that marks the culmination of an extremely demanding training schedule. These newly passed out trainees enter the elite Garud force and add strength to the operational capability of IAF.

Indian Army’s Training To Now Include ‘Mixed Martial Arts’

Along with fundamental skills like firing, physical endurance and battlecraft, Army soldiers will now also learn a form of `mixed martial arts’ as well. The 12-lakh force has launched a ‘unique and standardized’ unarmed combat drill called the Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR).
The first batch of 99 instructors for AMAR has successfully undergone five weeks of training at the Army Institute of Physical Training at Pune. “There will be an initial pool of 700 such instructors, who in turn will teach at the officers’ training academies and different regimental centres for jawans’.
The AMAR programme was announced by General Manoj Pande in the run-up to the Army Day on January 15, who said it will help soldiers not just physically, but also mentally.
But such a programme in the era of long standoff weapons, smart bombs, drones, electronic warfare and hypersonic missiles? While the Army did not link AMAR to heightened tensions along the 3,488-km Line of Actual Control, it comes in the backdrop of frequent violent physical clashes between Indian and Chinese troops, with the latter often armed with nail-studded rods, spiked clubs and batons in what resembles medieval combat.
“Soldiers need to be prepared across all basic skills of war-fighting, which can often throw up surprises and challenges. These include non-kinetic means like hand-to-hand combat situations in conventional, non-conventional and military operations other than war,” another officer said.
Boxing and wrestling are prominent sports in the Army, while some regiments also have their own version of martial arts. “Some Madras Regiment soldiers, for instance, are adept in the ancient martial art of Kerala called Kalaripayattu. Similarly, Sikh troops have Gatka and Gorkha regiments have their Khukri drills. But there is no fixed training programme as such,” he said.

INS Delhi Arrives In Sri Lanka’s Port City Of Trincomalee

The Sri Lankan Navy welcomed the Indian naval ship INS Delhi, which arrived in the north-eastern port city of Trincomalee on Sunday, with 390 crew members on board on a two-day official visit.
The INS Delhi is 163.2 meters long and is the lead ship of her class of guided-missile destroyers of the Indian Navy. It comes days ahead of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to the island nation, scheduled between January 19 to 20.
During the ship’s two-day stay, the crew will participate in numerous programs organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, with a view to promoting cooperation and goodwill between the navies of both countries.
Length: 163 m
Launched: 20 March 1995
Construction started: 12 December 1992
Draft: 6.5 m
Beam: 17 m
Builder: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Speed: 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph)

Veterans’ Day Celebrated All Across The Nation

The Indian Armed Forces celebrated the 7^th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day on 14 January 2023. Veterans’ Day is celebrated in recognition of the services rendered by the First Commander-in-Chief of Indian Armed Forces, Field Marshal KM Cariappa, OBE who retired on this day in 1953.
The celebrations also witnessed the release of SAMMAAN magazine, a yearly journal published by Directorate of Indian Army Veterans covering informative articles and various topics of interest to the veteran community. The Indian Air Force also released the VAYU SEMVEDNA magazine on the occasion.
The Armed Forces Veterans’ Day is being commemorated since 14 Jan 2017 to reaffirm the camaraderie between the retired, the serving and the nation on this day takes a moment to reflect, remember & honour the heroes who made the supreme sacrifice and selflessly served the nation.

We Will Increase Number Of Empanelled Hospitals: COAS Manoj Pande

General Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, on the occasion of the 7^th Army Veteran Day on Saturday stated that the army is planning to incorporate more empanelled hospitals while the polyclinic budget has also been increased.
The Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar while addressing the occasion said, “The MoUs signed with the nine corporates for employment of ex-servicemen and the next kin showcase that the Indian Navy has the ‘care and welfare of veterans as a top priority’.”
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Anil Chauhan, and the three service chiefs, the Army Chief General, the Air Chief Marshal and the Navy Chief Admiral laid wreaths at the National War Memorial (NWM) on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day.

Startup firm IG Drones Develops India’s First 5G-enabled Drone, Skyhawk

Startup firm IG Drones, which was born out of the Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology campus in Odisha’s Sambalpur has developed a 5G-enabled drone that is capable of vertical take-off and landing. As it’s a VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing), it can be operated from any terrain without the need for a conventional runway.
The drone named Skyhawk can be used in defence and medical applications, among other sectors. The drone can carry a 10 kg payload and has an endurance of around five hours.
With Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) providing 5G services in the country, these drones can be controlled with much more precision and can be controlled from the command centre directly rather than being on the field.
With the addition of Artificial intelligence and thermal imaging capabilities, drones can be used in monitoring border intrusion and also during regular patrolling by the defence forces.
It is IP67 rated and can be controlled via a combination of NavIC + GPS navigational satellites which remain connected in the upper range of 50 to 60 in case of failsafe activation.
The drone is also capable of operating through satellites in case an internet link is not available.

Review Questions

Garud Regimental Training Centre Air Force Station Is In
Gandhinagar
Chandigarh
Chennai
New Delhi

ANSWER: A

__Armed Forces Veterans’ Day Celebrated Across The Country.
5th
6th
7th
8th

ANSWER: C

EX HARIMAU SHAKTI – 2022 Held At
Qatar
Oman
Bharat
Malaysia

ANSWER: D

__Arrives In Sri Lanka’s Port City Of Trincomalee.
INS Chennai
INS Saryu
INS Delhi
INS Kolkata

ANSWER: C

General Electric Aerospace Company Hq Is Located In
USA
UK
Bharat
Italy

ANSWER: A

India’s First 5G-enabled Drone, Skyhawk Developed By
DRDO
Israel Aerospace Industries
DRDO & NASA
IG Drones

ANSWER: D

Rafale-M Is Manufactured By
DRDO
Israel Aerospace Industries
Dassault Aviation
Boeing

ANSWER: C

SITMEX Ex Is Done Among
India, Singapore, and Thailand
India, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand
None of the above

ANSWER: A

Commander Rank Of the Indian Navy Is Equivalent To the Rank Of IAF Is
Wing Commander
Squadron Leader
Group Captain
Flying Officer

ANSWER: A

INS Visakhapatnam (D66) Manufactured By
GRSE
MDL
CSL
Boeing

ANSWER: B

ZA’IR-AL-BAHR Exercise Held B/W India And___?
China
USA
Qatar
Singapore

ANSWER: C

“The Greatest Glory In Living Lies Not In Never Falling, But In Rising Every Time We Fall.’ Is Said By
Arjan Singh
Mahatma Gandhi
Nelson Mandela
Sardar Patel

ANSWER: C