In Daily Defence Current Affairs for 16-17th July 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 16-17 July 2023
India To Set Up Technical Office of DRDO At Its Embassy In Paris
- Amid increasing cooperation in the defence sector between the two nations, India is setting up a technical office of the DRDO at its embassy in Paris, according to the India-France joint statement.
- France is one of India’s most important allies in building a self-sufficient defence industrial and technological foundation, the statement informed, adding that the co-development and co-production of cutting-edge defence technologies for the benefit of third nations is a joint commitment of India and France.
- India and France hailed the success of the first Scorpene submarine construction programme (P75 – Kalvari), a model of Make in India and the sharing of naval expertise between companies in the two countries.
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Indian Army Deploys Upgraded Dhanush Howitzers in Ladakh
- The Indian Army began taking deliveries of the locally developed upgraded Dhanush howitzer last year, marking a significant milestone in the country’s artillery modernization efforts. The Dhanush howitzer is based on the Transfer of Technology acquired for the Bofors howitzers.
- The M4 Quick Reaction Force Vehicle has the capability to carry 10 fully equipped combat-ready troops to the forward locations.
- Another Made in India platform which appears to be very useful for moving troops at very high speeds to the forward locations is the M4 Quick Reaction Force Vehicle, which can carry 10 combat-ready armed troops to the forward locations, along the LAC.
Exercise “Nomadic Elephant – 2023”
- Indian Army contingent comprising 43 personnel left for Mongolia. The contingent will participate in the 15th edition of the bilateral joint military exercise “NOMADIC ELEPHANT-23”.
- The exercise is scheduled to be conducted at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 17 to 31 July 2023. Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is an annual training event with Mongolia which is conducted alternatively in Mongolia and India, the last edition was held at Special Forces Training School, Bakloh in October 2019.
- Soldiers of the Mongolian Armed Forces Unit 084 and Indian Army soldiers from the JAMMU AND KASHMIR LIGHT INFANTRY Regiment will be participating in the exercise. Indian Army contingent reached Ulaanbaatar on 16 July 23 by an Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft.
- The aim is to build positive military relations, exchange best practices, and develop inter-operability, bonhomie, camaraderie and friendship between the two armies. The primary theme of the exercise will focus on counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain under a United Nations mandate.
- The scope of this exercise involves a Platoon level Field Training Exercise. During the exercise, Indian and Mongolian troops will engage in various training activities designed to enhance their skills and capabilities.
- These activities include endurance training, reflex firing, room intervention, small team tactics and rock craft training. Soldiers from both sides will learn from each other’s operational experience.
- India and Mongolia have a shared commitment to regional security and cooperation. Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT-23 will be yet another significant milestone in the defence cooperation between the Indian Army and Mongolian Army which will further foster bilateral relations between the two nations.
French Defence Firm Naval Group Welcomes Extension Of India-France Partnership
- The statement of Naval Group comes after India and France hailed the success of the first Scorpene submarine construction programme (P75 – Kalvari) which is a model of ‘Make in India’ and the sharing of naval expertise between companies in the two countries.
- The MoU has been signed between Mazgon Dockyard Ltd and Naval Group for the construction of three additional submarines under the P75 programme.
BDL Celebrates 54th Formation Day- 16 July 2023
- BDL celebrates 54th Formation Day, and a new chapter begins! BDL thanks its stakeholders for their dedication, hard work & support extended over the years. BDL remains committed to continuing its legacy of excellence & innovation to serve the Armed Forces.
Review Questions
- MoU has been signed by B/W MDL & Naval Group for The Construction Of __ Additional Submarines.
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
ANSWER: A
- Ex ‘Nomadic Elephant’ Conducted b/w India &
- Qatar
- Oman
- Mongolia
- Maldives
ANSWER: C
- Ex ‘Nomadic Elephant’ Conducted In
- New Delhi
- Ulaanbaatar
- Chennai
- Dhaka
ANSWER: B
- Bharat Dynamics Limited Hq Is In
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
- Bengaluru
- Noida
ANSWER: A
- World Snake Day Is Observed On
- 16 July
- 17 July
- 18 July
- 19 July
ANSWER: A
- Which Is Not The Department of MOD?
- Department of Defence
- DRDO
- Department of Defence Production
- Department Of Border Management
ANSWER: D
- “Sangathan Va Veerta” Is The Motto Of “
- JAT REGIMENT
- PARACHUTE REGIMENT
- PUNJAB REGIMENT
- None of the above
ANSWER: A
- ‘Desh Pukare Jab Sab Ko’ Is The March Past Song Of
- IAF
- ICG
- BSF
- None of the above
ANSWER: A
- India Purchased M17 V5 Helicopter from
- USA
- Sweden
- France
- Russia
ANSWER: D
- Annexation of Goa, Daman and Diu Done In
- 1961
- 1971
- 1981
- 1991
ANSWER: A
- Armed Forces Medical College Is Located At
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Nashik
- None of the above
ANSWER: B
- ‘Prism: The Ancestral Abode of Rainbow’ Book Written By
- K Radhakrishnan
- Vinod Mankara
- V Narayanan
- Lipi Akbar
ANSWER: B
- SAGAR Stands For
- Secure and Growth for All in the Region
- Security and Growth for All in the Region
- Security and Grown for All in the Region
- None
ANSWER: B
- Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Is Observed Every Year On
- 30 Oct
- 31 Oct
- 01 Nov
- 02 Nov
ANSWER: B
- Chinook Helicopter Is Manufactured By
- IAI
- Airbus
- Boeing
- Lockheed Martin
ANSWER: C
- The motto Of the Territorial Army Is
- Rhino Charge
- Duty Unto Death
- Valour
- Savdhani Va Shoorta
ANSWER: D
- Major Rank Of Indian Army Is Equivalent To Which Rank Of The Indian Navy?
- Captain
- Inspector
- Lt Commander
- Vice-admiral
ANSWER: C
- JERUSALEM Is The Capital Of
- ISRAEL
- ITALY
- IRELAND
- IRAQ
ANSWER: A
- Prithvi Defence Vehicle Mark 2 Is A
- MRBM
- IRBM
- ICBM
- Anti-satellite Missile
ANSWER: D
- The motto of THE MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY REGIMENT
- Parakramo Vijayate
- Assam Vikram
- Yudhaya Krit Nishchaya
- Duty, Honour, courage
ANSWER: D
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