In Daily Defence Current Affairs for 01st June 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 01 June 2023
China To Join Indonesia’s Multilateral Naval Drills Despite Rising Tension
- China will send warships to a multilateral naval exercise hosted this month by Indonesia, which has also invited countries such as North Korea, Russia, South Korea and the United States, amid rising tension in the Asia-Pacific region.
- The drills come as China and the United States ramp up military diplomacy in the region, staging more frequent war games with allies and partners around Taiwan, the busy waterway of the South China Sea, and the West Pacific.
- China’s navy will send its destroyer Zhanjiang and frigate Xuchang, both equipped with guided missiles, to the 2023 Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo the defence ministry said.
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Rafale jets carry out long-range missions in Indian Ocean Region
- Four Rafale fighter aircraft of the IAF carried out a “strategic” mission over the Indian Ocean region for over six hours, in a significant demonstration of their long-range combat capabilities, people familiar with the operation.
- The jets took off from the Hasimara Air Force station in the eastern sector, carried out the mission involving various manoeuvres and simulated operations and returned to the base after meeting the desired results, they said.
- The Indian Air Force carried out the mission at a time China has been ramping up its presence in the Indian Ocean region, which is largely considered the backyard of the Indian Navy.
- The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine, canard delta wing, multi-role fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation.
- Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
- Engine types: Snecma M88, Turbofan
- Top speed: 1,912 km/h
- Range: 3,700 km
- Length: 15 m, Wingspan: 11 m
- Weight: 9,979 kg
India Stands Enabled Not Just For Deterrence, But Also For Robust Response: COAS
- Army Chief General Manoj Pande said that India stands enabled not just for deterrence but also to undertake robust response if required.
- The Army Chief General and Indian Air Force Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari were speaking at the BrahMos User Meet 2023.
- “Due to our legacy issues of unsettled borders and related security challenges, possession of strategic deterrence instruments in our case is essential. And the three services of the defence forces as users of the Brahmos missile system, now stand enabled to not just stand deterrence but also to respond robustly when required,” he added.
India’s Defence Exports Increased 23-fold Under Present Government
- India’s defence exports have reached an all-time high worth nearly Rs 16,000 crore in 2022-23, surging from a mere Rs 686 crore in 2013-14.
- This 23-fold increase reflects India’s progress in the global defence manufacturing sector.
- “With exports reaching more than 85 countries, India’s defence industry has shown its capability of design and development to the world, with 100 firms exporting defence products at present,” said a government release.
- The release said that the expenditure on defence procurement from foreign sources has reduced from 46 % of overall expenditure in 2018-19 to 36.7 % in December 2022.
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- General Electric Co Is From
- France
- USA
- China
- UK
ANSWER: B
- Director General of DRDO’s Missile & Strategic Systems Is
- Ummalaneni Raja Babu
- Lt Gen SS Mahal
- Praveen Kumar
- None
ANSWER: A
- Port Klang Is In
- Qatar
- Oman
- Malaysia
- Maldives
ANSWER: C
- “The Epic Battle of Longewala” Book Is Written By
- Arun Kumar
- Ashish Ghatak
- Ramesh Kandula
- Air Marshal Retd Bharat Kumar
ANSWER: D
- Where Is The Hq Of The South Western Command of The Indian Army?
- Jaipur
- Vishakhapatnam
- Pune
- Mumbai
ANSWER: A
- The Military Engineer Services (MES) Is A Construction Agency of Which Defence Force?
- Indian Army
- Indian Navy
- Indian Air Force
- Indian Coast Guard
ANSWER: A
- What Is the Highest Commissioned Rank Awarded In The Navy?
- Commodore
- Captain
- Wing Commander
- Admiral
ANSWER: D
- Air Marshal Rank of IAF Is Equivalent to Which rank of Indian Navy?
- Commodore
- Captain
- Commander
- Vice Admiral
ANSWER: D
- Which Is/Are The Combat Arms Of The Indian Army?
- Infantry
- The Armoured Corp
- The Mechanized Infantry
- All of the above
ANSWER: D
- Oslo Is The Capital Of
- Norway
- Palau
- Philippines
- Maldives
ANSWER: A
- “Mind-Master” Book Is Written By
- Roopa Pai
- Neha J Hiranandani
- M Venkaiah Naidu
- Viswanathan Anand and Susan Ninan
ANSWER: D
- Project 75 Is Related To the Manufacturing Of
- Tank
- Socrpean Submarine
- Sniper Rifle
- Fighter Jet
ANSWER: B
- “We Protect“ Is The Motto Of
- ICG
- IAF
- Indian Army
- BSF
ANSWER: A
- Colonel Rank Of Indian Army Is Equivalent To Rank Of Indian Navy Is
- Commander
- Captain
- Group Captain
- Lieutenant
ANSWER: B
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- Bharat Mata ki Jai
- Ki ki so so Lhargyalo
- Jai Durga Naga
- Durga Mata Ki Jai
ANSWER: C
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- Ramachandra Murthy Kondubhatla
- Sitaram Yechuri
- Hew Strachan
- Ruskin Bond
ANSWER: A
- Ex ‘Ekuverin’ Conducted b/w India &
- Qatar
- Oman
- UAE
- Maldives
ANSWER: D
- “Akashe Shatrun Jahi” Is The Motto Of
- Bombay Sappers
- Armoured Corps Regiments
- The Regiment Of Artillery
- Army Air Defence Regiments
ANSWER: D
- International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Is Observed On
- 26 June
- 27 June
- 28 June
- 29 June
ANSWER: A
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- Param Vir Chakra
- Maha Vir Chakra
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ANSWER: D
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