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Defence Current Affairs 02 April 2025
Ex Tiger Triumph – 25
- The Fourth edition of the bilateral Tri-Service India-US Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, Tiger Triumph, is scheduled to take place on the Eastern Seaboard from April 1 to April 13, as per the Indian Navy.
- The Indian Navy noted that the exercise aims to develop interoperability for conducting HADR operations and formulating Standard Operating Procedures to establish a Combined Coordination Center that would enable rapid and smooth coordination between Indian and US Joint Task Forces during exercises, crises, and contingencies.
- Notably, the Indian side would be represented by Indian Naval Ships Jalashwa, Gharial, Mumbai and Shakti along with integral helicopters and landing crafts embarked, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I, Army Troops from 91 Infantry Brigade and 12 Mechanical Infantry Battalion, Air Force C-130 Aircraft and MI-17 Helicopters, along with the Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT).
- The US side would be represented by US Navy Ships Comstock and Ralph Johnson, with troops of the US Marine Division embarked.
- Upon the completion of the Harbour Phase, the ships with troops embarked would sail for a sea phase and undertake maritime, amphibious and HADR operations off Kakinada.
- The IAF RAMT and the US Navy medical team would also establish a joint medical camp for providing medical aid. The exercise would culminate with a closing ceremony on board the US Navy Ship Comstock on April 13 at Visakhapatnam.
Multi-nation Air Exercise INIOCHOS-25
- IAF will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. The exercise will take place at Andravida Air Base, Greece, from 31 March 2025 to 11 April 2025.
- The IAF contingent will include Su-30 MKI fighters along with combat enabler IL-78 & C-17 aircraft.
- INIOCHOS is a biennial multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. It serves as a platform for air forces to hone their skills, exchange tactical knowledge, and strengthen military ties.
- IAF’s participation in INIOCHOS-25 reflects its commitment to global defence cooperation and operational excellence. The exercise will further reinforce India’s strategic partnerships-and bolster its capabilities in joint operations with friendly nations
Operation Brahma
- In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand on 28 Mar 25, the Government of India has launched Operation Brahma for rendering assistance to Myanmar.
- INS Satpura and Savitri, from the Eastern Naval Command, have sailed for Yangon on 29 Mar 25, as part of the Indian Navy’s immediate response towards Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).In addition, Indian Navy Ships Karmuk and LCU 52 from the Andaman and Nicobar Command will also be sailing for Yangon on 30 Mar 25, to assist in the HADR operations.
- The Indian Navy remains committed to India’s resolve to remain the ‘First Responder’ in the region.
Project UDAN
- In a landmark move to strengthen regional connectivity the Civilian Aviation Ministry, launched its aircraft BOEING-737 flight from Kolkata- Hindon – Goa on 01 March 2025.
- Hindon airport is located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Due to its strategic location dual use capabilities, military infrastructure and capacity to handle diverse air traffic, it is a crucial asset for the nation.
- Introduction of flights from Hindon will go a long way in decongesting air traffic in NCR.
- This flight under UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) project is a testament to the Indian Air Force’s commitment to supporting both military and civilian air operations, facilitating improved access to varied locations.
Army Commanders Conference
- The Army Commanders’ Conference is being held in New Delhi from 01 – 04 April, 2025. The conference serves as a platform for senior leadership of the Indian Army officials to review and assess the overall security situation and deliberate on key operational priorities to deal with emerging challenges.
- Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri will chair the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Session and will deliver the keynote address. The session will also include a presentation on Indian Army’s focus in the ‘Year of Reforms’
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- In which Indian state did the Armed Forces conduct the tri-service Exercise
Prachand Prahar?
A. Assam
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Nagaland
D. Manipur
ANSWER: B - Which organization was responsible for the successful test-fire of the
VLSRSAM missile?
A. Indian Navy
B. DRDO
C. ISRO
D. HAL
ANSWER: B - Where is the Army Commanders’ Conference 2025 being held?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Chennai
D. Pune
ANSWER: B - Which ministry launched the BOEING-737 flight from Kolkata-Hindon-Goa on
01 March 2025?
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Civil Aviation
C. Ministry of External Affairs
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
ANSWER: B - What is the name of the humanitarian assistance operation launched by India
for Myanmar?
A. Operation Maitri
B. Operation Brahma
C. Operation Samudra Setu
D. Operation Sahayata
ANSWER: B - Which INS from the Eastern Naval Command have sailed for Yangon for HADR
operations?
A. INS Vikrant and INS Kalvari
B. INS Satpura and INS Savitri
C. INS Arihant and INS Kolkata
D. INS Shivalik and INS Sindhughosh
ANSWER: B - Where will Exercise INIOCHOS-25, in which the Indian Air Force is
participating, be held?
A. France
B. Greece
C. Australia
D. United States
ANSWER: B - Which aircraft of the Indian Air Force will participate in Exercise INIOCHOS-25?
A. Rafale and Tejas
B. Su-30 MKI, IL-78 & C-17
C. Jaguar and MiG-29
D. Mirage-2000 and An-32
ANSWER: B - Joint Exercises B/w The India And USA Is Called:
A. Yama
B. SLINEX
C. Indra
D. Tiger Triumph
ANSWER: D - Which Country Is Not The Member Of QUAD And?
A. USA
B. India
C. Japan
D. Russia
ANSWER: D - Which is Not Correctly Matched:
A. IAF Day: 8 Oct
B. Indian Navy Day: 4 Dec
C. Indian Army Day: 26 Jan
D. BSF Day: 1 Dec
ANSWER: C - “Sarvatra” (Everywhere) Is The Motto Of
A. JKRIF
B. RR
C. CORPS OF ENGINEERS
D. Madras Regiment
ANSWER: C - SLBM Stands For
A. Submarine-launched Ballistic Misery
B. Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile
C. Submarine-launched Ballet Missile
D. Solar-launched Ballistic Missile
ANSWER: B - Merkava Mk.4 Is The Tank Of
A. Germany
B. Israel
C. USA
D. India
ANSWER: B - Exercises B/w India And Egypt Is Called:
A. SLINEX
B. Indra
C. Yudha Abhyas
D. Ex CYCLONE
ANSWER: D - NAY PYI TAW Is The Capital Of
A. Myanmar
B. Mozambique
C. Morocco
D. Maldives
ANSWER: A - Colonel Rank Of Indian Army Is Equivalent To Rank Of Indian Navy Is
A. Commander
B. Captain
C. Group Captain
D. Lieutenant
ANSWER: B - National Cadet Corps Was Established In
A. July 16, 1948
B. July 16, 1958
C. July 16, 1968
D. July 16, 1978
ANSWER: A - From Which Country Has India Purchased Its Apache Helicopters?
A. U.K.
B. Sweden
C. France
D. USA
ANSWER: D - Air Commodore of IAF Is Equivalent To The Which Rank Of Indian Army?
A. Brigadier
B. Captain
C. Lt. Colonel
D. Colonel
ANSWER: A
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