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Defence Current Affairs 16 March 2024
Indian Army Raises Apache Squadron At Jodhpur
- In preparation for the delivery of six Apache attack helicopters from the US starting in May, the Indian Army has established a squadron for these heavy-duty choppers at Jodhpur along the western front with Pakistan.
- The squadron was raised in the presence of Army Aviation’s director general Lt-General Ajay Suri and other officials. According to an officer, the delivery, initially scheduled to begin in February, has been slightly delayed, with the first three Apaches now expected in May.
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) has already inducted 22 Boeing-manufactured Apache helicopters under a Rs 13,952 crore deal signed with the US in September 2015. The Army, under a separate Rs 5,691 crore deal inked in February 2020, will receive six choppers.
Rajnath Singh Inaugurates the ‘Nausena Bhawan’
- Nausena Bhawan, the newly-constructed Headquarters of the Indian Navy, located at Delhi Cantt. was officially inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on March 15, 2024. The inauguration marks a significant milestone for the Indian Navy as it establishes its first independent headquarters in Delhi.
- Previously, the Navy operated from 13 different locations, necessitating a consolidated and purpose-built facility such as Nausena Bhawan. The architectural design of Nausena Bhawan was selected through a rigorous all-India Competition process, ensuring the building’s functionality and aesthetic appeal.
- Nausena Bhawan is equipped with extensive IT infrastructure supported by UPS systems, promoting a paperless work environment and meeting the stringent network requirements of the Navy.
MoD Signs Contract Worth Over Rs. 2,890 Cr With HAL
- The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on March 15, 2024, for Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier Aircraft along with associated equipment for the Indian Navy at a cost of Rs.2,890 cr.
- The MLU for Dornier Aircraft includes an upgrade to incorporate state-of-the art Avionics Systems and Primary Role sensors. The upgrade would significantly enhance the operational capability of the Dornier aircraft of the Indian Navy to perform Primary Roles of Maritime Surveillance, Coastal Surveillance, Electronic Intelligence and development of Maritime Domain Awareness.
- MLU of 25 Dornier Aircraft is likely to generate an employment of 1.8 Lakh Man- days during its execution span of 6.5 years. The indigenous upgrade entails supply of major systems and equipments from indigenous sources thus significantly contributing towards “Atmanirbharta” in Defence.
Exercise Gaganshakti 2024
- A comprehensive operational discussion was conducted as a run-up to ‘Exercise Gaganshakti 2024’, featuring deliberations on all domain warfare, including Cyber, Space, Cognitive, and Information Warfare, the Indian Air Force (IAF) informed through a statement on Friday.
- During the discussion, the focus was on joint operations and synchronisation of efforts for swift and optimised application of war-fighting assets, the statement added.
- The exercise provided IAF with an excellent opportunity to practice its wartime drills and undertake operations in realistic scenarios, the release stated, adding that activities were undertaken cohesively to achieve the stated objectives of the Indian Air Force, in the event of any contingency.
Indian Navy Thwarts Piracy Attack On Bangladesh-flagged Vessel
- The Indian Navy swiftly responded to an attack by pirates on a Bangladeshi-flagged vessel off the coast of Somalia and deployed its assets to rescue crew members who were taken hostage.
- The Indian Navy swiftly responded to an attack by pirates on a Bangladeshi-flagged vessel off the coast of Somalia and deployed its assets to rescue crew members who were taken hostage.
- After receiving intimations, the Indian Navy immediately deployed a warship and the Long-Range Maritime Patrol (LRMP). After locating the Bangladesh vessel, it tried to establish communication to ascertain the status of the ship’s crew members but failed to receive a response from the ship.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- Where is the location newly-established squadron for Apache attack
helicopters by the Indian Army?
A. Delhi Cantt.
B. Jodhpur
C. Mumbai
D. Chennai
ANSWER: B - Nausena Bhawan Is In
A. Delhi Cantt.
B. Jodhpur
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi
ANSWER: D - Which company signed a contract with the MoD for the Mid Life Upgrade of 25 Dornier Aircraft?
A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
B. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
C. Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)
D. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
ANSWER: A - What was discussed as a run-up to ‘Exercise Gaganshakti 2024’?
A. Only land warfare tactics
B. Cyber, Space, Cognitive, and Information Warfare
C. Naval operations
D. Air Force training drills
ANSWER: B - C295 Aircraft Manufactured By
A. Boeing
B. Airbus
C. HAL
D. None
ANSWER: B - Indian Space Science Data Centre Is Located At
A. Chennai
B. Bengaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Kochi
ANSWER: B - National Assessment and Accreditation Council Hq In
A. New Delhi
B. Chennai
C. Bengaluru
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - __Plans To Establish The National Government Cloud To Store Sensitive Data.
A. MOD
B. MEA
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - The Hawker Siddeley HS 748 Is A
A. Helicopter
B. Machine Gun
C. UAV
D. Transport Aircraft
ANSWER: D - ‘Swift and Sure’ Is The Motto Of
A. Army Aviation Corps
B. Sikh Regiment
C. Rajput Regiment
D. Gorkha
ANSWER: A - Which Regiment Has Motto: “Veer bhogya Vasundhara”?
A. RAJPUTANA RIFLES
B. RAJPUT REGIMENT
C. DOGRA REGIMENT
D. SIKH REGIMENT
ANSWER: A - ICMF Stands For
A. Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing Facility
B. Integrated Cry Engine Manufacturing Facility
C. Integrated Cryogenic Engine Make Facility
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - “Bolo Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki jai” Is The War Cry Of
A. Maratha Light Infantry Regiment
B. Grenadiers
C. Punjab Regiment
D. Parachute Regiment
ANSWER: A - Rabat Is The Capital Of
A. Morocco
B. Montenegro
C. Monaco
D. Maldives
ANSWER: A - “Without Fear or Favour” Book Written By
A. R K Narayan
B. Khushwant Singh
C. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
D. APJ Abdul Kalam
ANSWER: C - Exercises B/w The India And Bangladesh Is Called:
A. GARUDA SHAKTI
B. SLINEX
C. SAMPRITI
D. Yudha Abhyas
ANSWER: C - __Is The Legal Branch Of The Indian Army.
A. Army Court
B. Supreme Court
C. Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Department
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - Hq of REGIMENTS UNDER CORPS OF ENGINEERS Is In
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Jabalpur
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - Predator C Avenger Is A
A. Air to Air missile
B. Sniper Rifle
C. Anti-tank Guided missile
D. Drone
ANSWER: D - Exercises B/w India And Kyrgyzstan Is Called:
A. KHANJAR
B. SLINEX
C. NOMADIC ELEPHANT
D. Yudha Abhyas
ANSWER: A
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