In Daily Defence Current Affairs for 21-22nd May 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 21-22 May 2023Â
Exercise Samudra Shakti-23 Concludes
- The 4th edition of the Indo-Indonesia bilateral Exercise Samudra Shakti-23 concluded in the South China Sea.
- The sea phase held from 17-19 May 2023 witnessed the participation of ASW corvette INS Kavaratti with an integral Chetak helicopter and a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The Indonesian Navy assets included KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda with an integral helicopter Panther and a CN 235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
- The sea phase was preceded by a fruitful harbour phase which saw professional interactions, tabletop exercises and sports exchanges.
- The successful completion of Exercise Samudra Shakti-23 illustrated the strong partnership between India and Indonesia and reaffirmed the commitment of both navies to promote peace and stability in the region through cooperative engagements.
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MH60R Helicopter Undertakes Maiden Sea Landing Onboard INW
- In a significant milestone for the Indian Navy, the MH60R helicopter undertook maiden landings on the indigenously designed and constructed destroyer, INS Kolkata, said Indian Navy.
- This achievement provides a major boost to the Indian Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare capability. MH60R helicopter is a versatile platform known for its exceptional ASW, surveillance, anti-shipping and Search and Rescue capabilities.
- Manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft
- Engine type: General Electric T700
- Range: 704 km
- Number of seats: 11
- First flight: 12 December 1979
- Length: 20 m
India Launches ‘Operation Karuna’
- India launched “Operation Karuna” to provide humanitarian assistance for people in Myanmar, which is affected by Cyclone Mocha, and three ships carrying relief material reached Yangon.
- Meanwhile, Indian Naval Ships Shivalik, Kamorta and Savitri were the first Naval ships to arrive at Yangon with relief material.
- Mocha made landfall with winds of up to 195 km (120 miles) per hour, downing power pylons and smashing wooden fishing boats to splinters, reported Dhaka Tribune.
Review Questions
- __ Edition Of The Indo-Indonesia Bilateral Exercise Samudra Shakti-23 Concluded On 19 May 23.Â
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
ANSWER: B
- G7 Summit 2023 Held At
- Paris
- Tokyo
- Hiroshima
- New York
ANSWER: C
- __ Successfully Berthed For The First Time At The Newly Constructed Aircraft Carrier Pier, At Karwar. Â
- INS Virat
- INS Vikrant
- INS Vikramaditya
- None
ANSWER: B
- DGAQA Stands For
- Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance
- Directorate General of Aeronautical Query Assurance
- Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assured
- None
ANSWER: A
- Ex AL NAGAH, NASEEM-AL-BAHR, Ex EASTERN BRIDGE Conducted b/w India &
- Qatar
- Oman
- UAE
- Maldives
ANSWER: B
- Infantry Day Is Always Observed On
- 26 Oct
- 27 Oct
- 28 Oct
- 29 Oct
ANSWER: B
- ISRO Hq Is In
- Mumbai
- Kochi
- Chennai
- Bangalore
ANSWER: D
- Brahmos Is A
- Hypersonic Cruise Missile
- Supersonic Cruise Missile
- Subsonic Cruise Missile
- Ballistic Missile
ANSWER: B
- ‘Five S’ Vision of Sammaan Coined By PM Modi Stands For
- Samvaad –Sahyog –Shanti –and Suyog
- Samvaad –Sahyog –Sahitya –and Samriddhi
- Samvaad –Suknya –Shanti –and Samriddhi
- Samvaad –Sahyog –Shanti –and Samriddhi
ANSWER: D
- What Is The Capital Of Nigeria?     Â
- Oslo
- Abuja
- Cape Town
- Warsaw
ANSWER: B
- Northrop Grumman Is The Defence Manufacturing Company Of Which Nation? Â
- USA
- UK
- Israel
- Russia
ANSWER: A
- PVSM Stands For    Â
- Param Vishisht Seva Medal
- Param Vishisht Sainik Medal
- Param Vishishthtm Seva Medal
- None
ANSWER: A
- Commodore Rank Of Indian Navy Is Equivalent To Which Rank Of
- Air Commodore
- Air Marshal
- Wing Commander
- Major
ANSWER: A
- India Isn’t A Member Of Which Of The Following Groups   Â
- Nuclear Suppliers Group
- Australia Group
- Missile Technology Control Regime
- Wassenaar Arrangement
ANSWER: A
- Udarshakti Is A Exercise Held B/W India And Which Other Country? Â
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Russia
- Japan
ANSWER: A
- ‘The Golden Years’ Book Written By Â
- Shashi Tharoor
- Sitaram Yechuri
- Hew Strachan
- Ruskin Bond
ANSWER: D
- Chinook Helicopter Is Manufactured By Â
- IAI
- Airbus
- Boeing
- Lockheed Martin
ANSWER: C
- Wartime Gallantry Award Is/Are Â
- Param Vir Chakra
- Maha Vir Chakra
- Ashok Chakra
- Both a & b
ANSWER: D
- Saab AB Is An Aerospace Company of   Â
- USA
- Sweden
- France
- China
ANSWER: B
- INS Kolkata Is A
- Destroyer
- OPV
- Ballistic missile submarine
- Tank
ANSWER: A
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