In Daily Defence Current Affairs for 24-26th 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 24-26 June 2023Â
Acquisition of MQ-9B drones
- The Defence Acquisition Council accorded the Acceptance of Necessity for the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B (16 Sky Guardian and 15 Sea Guardian) High Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems for Tri-Services from the USA through Foreign Military Sale route.
- The AoN noted the estimated cost of 3,072 million US dollars provided by the US Government. However, the price will be negotiated once policy approval of the US Government is received. The MoD will compare the acquisition cost with the best price offered by General Atomics to other countries.
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IAF Carries Out Exercise Ranvijay
- With a focus on integration, the IAF carried out Exercise Ranvijay where day and night operations by combat aircraft including the Su-30s were conducted.
- The exercise was carried out from different air bases of the command headquartered in Prayagraj.
- Different IAF commands have been carrying out wargames and aerial drills to enhance jointness with the other two services as part of the government’s move to strengthen integration among the forces.
- The IAF’s fighter jets touch the airstrip of Purvanchal Expressway on Saturday, during the Emergency Exercise between civil and military functionaries.
India-Maldives joint defence Exercise Ekuverin Ends
- The twelfth edition of India-Maldives Joint Exercise Ekuverin concluded after intense validation training.
- “The exercise has strengthened mutual confidence and enabled sharing of best practices.”
- The 12th edition of the joint military exercise “Ex Ekuverin” between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force has taken place at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand from 11 to 24 June 2023, reported the Ministry of Defence.
- A platoon strength contingent from Indian Army and Maldives National Defence Force has participated in a 14-day long exercise.
- The exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability in Counter Insurgency/ Counter Terrorism Operations under the UN mandate and carrying out joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations. The focus was to share best practices and enhance coordination and cooperation between both the forces at tactical level, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Indian Army Releases 12 Militants After Being Surrounded By Mob
- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is planning its first joint military drill amid regional strain with China, Voice of America reported.
- According to the Indonesian military, the drill will be conducted in Indonesia’s South Natuna Sea. During the 20th ASEAN Chief of Defence Forces Meeting in Bali, organized on June 7, ten ASEAN military chiefs agreed to conduct routine joint training and coordinated patrols in waters of the South China Sea.
- There will the army, naval and special forces involved from September 18 to September 25, despite scepticism from member state Cambodia.
Review Questions
- Exercise Ranvijay Carried Out By Â
- IAF
- ICG
- BSF
- NSG
ANSWER: A
- MQ-9B Drone Manufactured By
- IAI
- General Atomics
- Boeing
- DRDO
ANSWER: B
- With reference to Sagar Parikrama, consider the following statements:
1. It is a navigation journey to be conducted only in four coastal states.
2. The aim is to achieve a sustainable equilibrium in utilising resources from marine fisheries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? - 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B
- The Member Countries That Enjoy Veto Power In The Security Council Of UNO Are
- Original members
- Permanent members
- Non-permanent members
- General members
ANSWER: B
- Ex ‘EKATHA’ Conducted b/w India &
- Qatar
- Oman
- UAE
- Maldives
ANSWER: D
- India’s First Indigenous Aircraft Is Â
- INS Virat
- INS Vikrant
- INS Vikramaditya
- INS Samudragupta
ANSWER: B
- Joint Exercises B/w The India And USA Is Called:
- Yama
- SLINEX
- Indra
- Tiger Triumph
ANSWER: D
- Bharat Purchased S-400 Triumf ADM Systems From
- USA
- UAE
- Israel
- Russia
ANSWER: D
- The First Nuclear Power Plant In North Bharat Would Be Built In
- U.P.
- New Delhi
- Haryana
- J&K
ANSWER: C
- Ennore Port Is At      Â
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
- Gujarat
ANSWER: B
- C-130J Super Hercules Is A Â Â Â
- Destroyer
- OPV
- Submarine
- Transport Aircraft
ANSWER: D
- Which Is Not Correctly Matched: Â Â Â
- IAF Day: 8 Oct
- Indian Navy Day: 4 Dec
- Indian Army Day: 15 Jan
- Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: 15th August
ANSWER: D
- In Which Country Is The Headquarter Of Asian Development Bank Located? Â
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- Philippines
ANSWER: D
- DESERT EAGLE Exercise Conducted b/w India & Â Â Â
- Qatar
- Oman
- UAE
- Maldives
ANSWER: C
- “India’s Finance Ministers” Book Written ByÂ
- A.K. Bhattacharya
- Sitaram Yechuri
- Hew Strachan
- Satish Chandra
ANSWER: A
-  JCPOA Stands For                 Â
- Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
- Joint Comprehensive Plan of Act
- Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
- None
ANSWER: A
- Which Country Is Not The Part Of The Indo-pacific Region?   Â
- India
- Malaysia
- Sudan
- Indonesia
ANSWER: C
- BEL HQ Is In  Â
- Bengaluru
- Noida
- New Delhi
- Chennai
ANSWER: A
- ‘Ex Zapad’ Conducted B/W India &   Â
- Qatar
- Russia
- UAE
- Maldives
ANSWER: B
- Motto Of Integrated Defence Staff
- Victory Through Jointness
- Victory Everywhere
- Always Ahead
- None of the above
ANSWER: A
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