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Defence Current Affairs 12 December 2024
India Gifts Target Practice Drones To Nepal
- Nepali Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel met with his Indian counterpart General Upendra Dwivedi and held talks in Delhi on Wednesday.
- During the talks, India handed over target practice drones to Nepal to enhance its defence training capabilities and delivery of advanced medical equipment, and boost the country’s field hospital systems for enhanced operational readiness.
- General Sigdel marked the second day of his four-day official visit to India by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial to honour the sacrifices of Indian soldiers. Following this, he received a ceremonial guard of honour at South Block.
- General Sigdel’s visit to India is also considered important for resolving the Gorkha recruitment issue in the Indian Army.
Giorgia Meloni Rises as Europe’s Most Powerful ‘alpha’ Leader
- It’s a twist that no one saw coming – the most powerful person in Europe this year is not a traditional figure, but Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy. This surprising revelation comes from Politico Europe’s annual ranking of the most influential people.
- According to Politico, Meloni, the leader of the right-wing Brothers of Italy party, has established herself as a figure with whom Brussels, and now Washington, can do business. Her commanding leadership style has earned her recognition as Italy’s “alpha” figure.
- Meloni began her political career as an activist in the youth wing of the neo-fascist Italian Social Movement and praised dictator Benito Mussolini as “a good politician who did everything he did for the good of Italy.”
India Plans To Buy This Massive $4 Billion Wall-like Radar
- India and Russia are in advanced discussions on a $4 billion defence deal to strengthen India’s air defence infrastructure.
- The deal focuses on the acquisition of the state-of-the-art Voronezh radar system, which is expected to significantly enhance India’s ability to detect and respond to aerial threats across an extensive region.
- The agreement reflects the enduring defence cooperation between New Delhi and Moscow, a partnership that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reinforced during his visit to Russia this week.
- The centerpiece of the proposed deal is the Voronezh radar system, developed by Russia’s Almaz-Antey Corporation, known for its expertise in missile systems and radar technology.
- With a vertical range exceeding 8,000 km and a horizontal reach of over 6,000 km, the radar can detect and track multiple threats, including ballistic missiles, stealth aircraft, fighter jets, and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
- According to Russian claims, the system can monitor more than 500 objects simultaneously and even track near-Earth objects in space.
BEML Bags Rs 136-cr Defence Ministry Contract
- State-owned BEML Ltd on Wednesday said it has secured a Rs 136-crore contract for the supply of indigenously designed High Mobility Vehicles 8×8.
- These vehicles will play a pivotal role in the Battle Field Surveillance System project, reinforcing India’s defence capabilities and advancing the government’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the PSU under the Ministry of Defence said.Key features of these vehicles include an independent suspension system, a high-power air-cooled engine, a central tyre inflation system, an anti-lock braking system and a backbone tube chassis design.
- BEML operates in three verticals — defence and aerospace, mining and construction, and rail and metro. It has manufacturing facilities located in Bengaluru, Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Mysore, and Palakkad, with R&D infrastructure and a nationwide network of sales and services.
- Shares of BEML were trading at Rs 4,471.40 apiece, up 2.48 per cent on the BSE at around 2.40 pm.
South Korea’s ex-defence Minister Tries To Kill Self In Detention Centre Amid Martial Law Probe
- South Korea’s former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun, who is accused of playing a role in the declaration of the martial law imposed by President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 3, tried to die by suicide inside of a detention centre, a justice ministry official told parliament.
- According to reports, Kim is said to be alive. He reportedly tried to kill himself using his undergarments inside the detention centre.
- Former minister Kim was arrested formally on Wednesday (local time) over his alleged role in the imposition of martial law, which saw South Koreans erupting in widespread protests and launching of criminal investigation.
- Kim resigned from his post last week and has been in detention since Sunday. The Seoul District Court approved Kim’s arrest and the prosecutors alleged that he played a key role in the rebellion and promulgated abuse of power.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- Which country approved a $1.17 billion deal to supply equipment for the
Indian Navy’s MH-60R helicopters?
A. Russia
B. United Kingdom
C. France
D. United States
ANSWER: D - With which country is India conducting the 4th edition of the Exercise
HARIMAU SHAKTI?
A. Thailand
B. Malaysia
C. Singapore
D. Indonesia
ANSWER: B - Which leader has been ranked as Europe’s most powerful ‘alpha’ leader by
Politico Europe?
A. Angela Merkel
B. Giorgia Meloni
C. Ursula von der Leyen
D. Emmanuel Macron
ANSWER: B - What is the estimated value of the defence deal between India and Russia on
air defence infrastructure?
A. $2 billion
B. $4 billion
C. $6 billion
D. $8 billion
ANSWER: B - What is the value of the contract secured by BEML Ltd for the supply of High
Mobility Vehicles 8×8?
A. Rs 100 crore
B. Rs 120 crore
C. Rs 136 crore
D. Rs 150 crore
ANSWER: C - CSL Hq Is In
A. Kochi
B. Noida
C. Bengaluru
D. Chennai
ANSWER: A - India Conducted Vajra Prahar Exercise With__.
A. Qatar
B. Maldives
C. USA
D. Oman
ANSWER: C - Who Is The Chairman Of The NHRC?
A. Chief Justice of India or a judge of the Supreme Court
B. Governor
C. PM
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - UDHR Stands For
A. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B. Universal Declaration of Human Riot
C. Universal Declared of Human Rights
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - Which one of the following statements is/are correct regarding BRICS? 1. It was set up with the sole purpose of countering the NATO influence and emerging as its substitute. 2. The New Development Bank is one of the initiatives of BRICS.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B - World Economic Forum Hq Is In
A. Geneva, Switzerland
B. Lausanne, Switzerland
C. The Hague, The Netherlands
D. Gland, Switzerland
ANSWER: A - ___Is The Landlocked Country.
A. Sri Lanka
B. Pakistan
C. Bhutan
D. China
ANSWER: C - Which Is Not An Asian Country?
A. Singapore
B. Brunei
C. UAE
D. Peru
ANSWER: D - GPMG Stands For
A. General Purple Machine Gun
B. General Purpose Machine Gun
C. General Purpose Machine Gum
D. None
ANSWER: B - ‘Ex Zapad’ Conducted B/W India &
A. Qatar
B. Russia
C. UAE
D. Maldives
ANSWER: B - Padma Vibhushan Award Was Instituted on
A. 2nd January 1954
B. 2nd January 1955
C. 2nd January 1956
D. 2nd January 1957
ANSWER: A - Hq Of Department of Space Is In
A. New Delhi
B. Bengaluru
C. Kochi
D. Kolkata
ANSWER: B - CAIR Stands For
A. Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
B. Centre for Artificial Intelligent & Robotics
C. Centre for Artillery Intelligence & Robotics
D. Centre form Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
ANSWER: A - “An Odyssey in War and Peace” Book Is Written By
A. Shashi Tharoor
B. SHF Manekshaw
C. Hew Strachan
D. Lt Gen J.F.R. Jacob
ANSWER: D - With reference to the Project 15B warships, consider the following statements: 1. They are equipped with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and long-range Surface-to-Air Missiles. 2. ‘INS Surat’ was the first-ever ship of Project 15B Destroyers. 3. Project 15B warships are completely indigenous.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
ANSWER: A
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