Defence Current Affairs 12 April 2024

In Daily Defence Current Affairs for 12 April 2024, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming NDA, CDS, CDS...

Divyanshu Pandey
April 12, 2024
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Divyanshu Pandey
April 12, 2024
109

In Daily Defence Current Affairs for 12 April 2024, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial 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. Let us now see the Daily Defence Current Affairs.

Defence Current Affairs 12 April 2024

Biden Hosts Philippines Counterpart, Japan PM For First Ever Trilateral Meeting Amid China Tensions

US President Joe Biden hosted the Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the first-ever trilateral summit between the three countries and said that the US commitments to the defence of Japan and the Philippines remain “ironclad”.
The meeting, which came amid separate territorial disputes involving Japan, the Philippines and China, saw the US President commit to standing in protection of both countries.
Japan and the Philippines both have separate territorial disputes with China, in the former’s case the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea and in the latter’s areas of the South China Sea.

China Sanctions 2 US Defense Companies

China announced rare sanctions against two U.S. defense companies over what it said is their support for arms sales to Taiwan, the self-governing island democracy Beijing claims as its own territory to be recovered by force if necessary.
The announcement freezes the assets of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems held within China. It also bars the companies’ management from entering the country.
Filings show General Dynamics operates a half-dozen Gulfstream and jet aviation services operations in China, which remains heavily reliant on foreign aerospace technology even as it attempts to build its own presence in the field.

Sikkim: Army Conducts Anti-tank Guided Missile Firing At Super-high-altitude

Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army conducted a training exercise, involving the firing of anti-tank guided missiles at a super high-altitude area of 17000 feet in Sikkim on Thursday, Defence PRO, Guwahati informed.
Missile-firing detachments from mechanised and infantry units of the entire Eastern Command participated in the training exercise.
The exercise encompassed comprehensive continuity training and live firing from different platforms on moving as well as static targets depicting battlefield conditions, the release stated.
The ATGM system’s performance in high-altitude environments reaffirms the aim of ‘Ek Missile Ek Tank’ and showcases the accuracy and effectiveness of the ATGM system in super-high-altitude terrain, the released stated further.

India-US ESG Discusses Defence Cooperation

A meeting of the India-US Executive Steering Group (ESG) took place at the US Army Pacific Headquarters in Hawaii. The Indian delegation, led by Lt Gen TK Aich DCOAS (Strategy), was briefed on the capabilities of the Lightning Academy and Aviation Brigade, as stated by the Indian Army.
The ESG meeting serves as a platform to discuss and plan defence cooperation engagements between India and the US, according to the Indian Army.
In March, the closing ceremony of the bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and the United States, Tiger Triumph 2024, was held onboard the USS Somerset.

Israel On Alert After Iranian Threat As Gaza War Grinds On

Israel was on alert Thursday after its arch-foe Iran threatened reprisals over a strike in Syria this month that killed two Iranian generals, and as the war against Hamas ground on in Gaza.
Days after Israel strengthened its air defences and paused leave for combat units, the United States also warned of the risk of an attack by Iran or its allied groups at a time when Middle East tensions have soared.
Israel was widely blamed for an April 1 attack that destroyed Iran’s consulate building in Damascus and killed seven Revolutionary Guards, including two generals.

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Multiple Choice Questions of DCA

Which Indian Army corps conducted a training exercise involving the firing of
ATGMs in Sikkim?
A. Trishul Corps
B. Brahmastra Corps
C. Trishakti Corps
D. Garud Corps
ANSWER: C
Where was the bilateral Tri-Service HADR Amphibious Ex Tiger Triumph 2024,
held?
A. Visakhapatnam
B. Pune
C. Chandipur
D. Mumbai
ANSWER: A
On Which Company China Make Sanctions?
A. General Dynamics Land Systems
B. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
C. Both a & b
D. None
ANSWER: B
Armaments Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) Is Located In
A. Pune, Maharashtra
B. Bengaluru, Karnataka
C. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A
United States Indo-Pacific Command Is Responsible For
A. West Pacific Ocean Region
B. South China Sea Region
C. Indo-Pacific region
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C
INS Arighat Is A
A. Nuclear Powered Submarine
B. Diesel Powered Submarine
C. Destroyer
D. Sailing Ship
ANSWER: A
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Is A Project Of
A. Brazil
B. Russia
C. China
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C
Operation Meghdoot Was Conducted In
A. 13 April 1984
B. 14 April 1984
C. 15 April 1984
D. 16 April 1984
ANSWER: A
QRFV Stands For
A. Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle Medium
B. Quick Reaction Fighting Vast Medium
C. Quick Reaction Fight Vehicle Medium
D. None
ANSWER: A
The IAI Harpy is a
A. Helicopter
B. Machine Gun
C. UAV
D. Fighter Jet
ANSWER: C
Motto Of Integrated Defence Staff
A. Victory Through Jointness
B. Victory Everywhere
C. Always Ahead
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Hq Is In
A. Queenstown, Singapore
B. Berlin, Germany
C. Abu Dhabi (UAE)
D. Kathmandu, Nepal
ANSWER: A
XIV Corps Of Indian Army Is Also Known As
A. Fire and Fury Corps
B. Chinar Corps
C. White Knight Corps
D. None
ANSWER: A
First Made In India Passenger Aircraft Is___
A. Dornier 228
B. Chetak
C. Cheetah
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A
Operation Sarp Vinash Was Conducted In
A. 1978
B. 2016
C. 2003
D. 1980
ANSWER: C
Tirana Is The Capital Of
A. Albania
B. Qatar
C. UAE
D. Maldives
ANSWER: A
“All Time Favorites for Children” Book Is Written By
A. Sunita Dwivedi
B. Avtar Singh Bhasin
C. Hew Strachan
D. Ruskin Bond
ANSWER: D
War Cry Of THE BRIGADE OF THE GUARDS Is
A. Garud ka hun bol pyare
B. Everywhere
C. Victory Is Mine
D. Charge and Attack
ANSWER: A
C-130J Super Hercules Is A
A. Destroyer
B. OPV
C. Submarine
D. Transport Aircraft
ANSWER: D
Saab AB Is An Aerospace Company of
A. USA
B. Sweden
C. France
D. China
ANSWER: B

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Divyanshu Pandey

Senior Lecturer General Studies, SSBCrackExams, Cleared CDS 4 times, NDA 2 times, Ex- N.C.C. cadet, SSB Expert. Passionate Teacher, Trained defence aspirants for their SSB Interview, BSc in PCM expertise in Geography, Indian Polity, Current Affairs and Defence affairs. Writing Article and Travelling solo.

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