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Defence Current Affairs 16 November 2024
Govt Bans Meghalaya-based Insurgent Group HNLC
- Meghalaya-based insurgent group Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) was on Thursday declared banned by the government for five years for its involvement in violent incidents and for carrying out activities prejudicial to India’s sovereignty and integrity.
- In a notification, the Union Home Ministry said the Central government is of the opinion that the HNLC has declared objective for secession of areas in the Meghalaya, largely inhabited by Khasi and Jaintia tribes, and continued intimidation and bullying of the civilian population to extort funds for their organisation.
- It said the group is also maintaining links with other insurgent groups of the northeastern region for carrying out extortion and intimidation and indulging in 48 criminal cases, including that of explosion or planting of explosives in Meghalaya, from November 2019 to June 2024.
Amit Shah Lauds NCB After Massive Drug Bust In Gujarat
- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah congratulated security agencies for busting an international drug trafficking cartel and seizing 700 kg of contraband methamphetamine in Gujarat on Friday.
- Eight foreign nationals found on the vessel without any identity documents have claimed to be Iranians, as per a Ministry of Home Affairs release.
- The operation codenamed “SAGAR-MANTHAN-4” was launched on this intelligence input and the vessel was identified & interdicted by the Indian Navy by mobilising its mission-deployed maritime patrol assets resulting in the above-mentioned seizure and apprehension on November 15, 2024, the release mentioned.
- The Narcotics Control Bureau is an Indian central law enforcement and intelligence agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The agency is tasked with combating drug trafficking and the use of illegal substances under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
- Founded: 17 March 1986
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Abbreviation: NCB
- Agency executive: Anurag Garg, IPS, Director General
- Employees: 1001
- Formed: 17 March 1986; 38 years ago
- Legal jurisdiction: National Jurisdiction
- Minister responsible: Amit Shah, Minister of Home Affairs
- Motto: आसूचना प्रवर्तन समन्वय; Intelligence Enforcement Coordination
At Least 20 More CAPF Companies Rushed to Manipur
- The Centre has rushed 20 companies of central armed police forces (CAPFs) to Manipur amid fresh violence. Around 15 CRPF companies from Assam and five companies of Border Security Force from Tripura were sent to Manipur.
- Meanwhile, life in Manipur, especially in the Valley districts, came to a halt on Wednesday as a 24-hour shutdown, imposed by a coalition of 13 civil society organisations (CSOs), brought the state to a standstill. Markets, schools, colleges and offices were closed.
- The shutdown, which began on Tuesday afternoon till 6 pm on Wednesday, was called to protest the state government’s alleged inability to address recent violence that have escalated tensions and uprooted communities across the region.
Romeos Done, Navy To Install Indigenous Software
- The Navy has decided to install the indigenously-developed software defined radio (SDR) in all its aerial assets.
- Its MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, also known as Romeos, have become the first naval aerial platform to be fitted with the indigenous system that allows encrypted communication.
- The SDR, which has been developed by the Navy along with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), is already fitted in its surface ships. The aerial platform doesn’t differ much from its surface counterpart in terms of functioning; it’s just much smaller, almost a miniaturised version.
- Back in February 2020, India had signed an agreement with the US to procure 24 MH-60Rs under the framework of foreign military sales (FMS). Nine have been delivered so far and the first squadron of these multi-role choppers, the INAS 334, was commissioned this March at INS Garuda in Kochi.
Centre Imposes AFSPA in Certain Parts of Manipur
- Ministry of Home Affairs extended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in six Police Stations of five districts of Manipur with immediate effect up till March 31, 2025 to address well-coordinated operation by the security forces in the ethnic violent-hit state to maintain security situation.
- The imposition of AFSPA will be imposed in the areas under jurisdiction of Sekmai, Lamsang, Lamlai, Jiribam, Leimakhong and Moirang Police Stations of five districts in Manipur (Imphal West, Imphal East, Jiribam, Kangpokpi and Bishnupur).
- This decision follows a comprehensive review of Manipur’s security situation conducted in consultation with key stakeholders. Officials noted that the state continues to experience heightened tensions due to ongoing ethnic violence, including intermittent gunfire in fringe areas, especially between Bishnupur and Churachandpur, as well as Imphal East, Kangpokpi, Imphal West, and Jiribam.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- What is the primary purpose of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in India?
A. Investigating cybercrimes
B. Combating drug trafficking and illegal substance use
C. Enforcing tax laws
D. Monitoring border security
ANSWER: C - When was the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) established?
A. 1985
B. 1986
C. 1990
D. 1992
ANSWER: B - Why did the MHA extend the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in parts
of Manipur?
A. To strengthen disaster management measures
B. To address coordinated operations and maintain security in the ethnic violencehit state
C. To enforce stricter traffic laws
D. To support economic reforms
ANSWER: B - Port Al-Shuwaikh Is Located At
A. Kuwait
B. Oman
C. Iran
D. Pakistan
ANSWER: A - Varuna Is A
A. Helicopter
B. Machine Gun
C. Drone
D. Fighter Jet
ANSWER: C - Varuna Has Been Developed By The___.
A. Sagar Defence Engineering Private Limited
B. DRDO
C. IIT Kanpur
D. HAL
ANSWER: A - Ex ‘KONKAN, INDRADHANUSH’ Conducted b/w India &
A. Qatar
B. Oman
C. UAE
D. UK
ANSWER: D - __Is India’s Border Guarding Organisation On Its Border With Pakistan And
Bangladesh.
A. SSB
B. ITBP
C. BSF
D. None
ANSWER: C - Eastern Region (E) Of ICG Is Located At
A. Chennai
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - Priyadarshini-class Patrol Vessels Is Manufactured By
A. CSL
B. MDL
C. GRSE
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - Indian Navy Founded On
A. 26 January 1945
B. 26 January 1950
C. 26 January 1960
D. 26 January 1970
ANSWER: B - With Which Nation India Holds 2+2 Dialogue?
A. Pakistan
B. Japan
C. USA
D. Both B& C
ANSWER: D - DRDO Lakshya Is A
A. Fighter Jet
B. Ship
C. Tank
D. UAV
ANSWER: D - Exercise Samudra Shakti Conducted B/w Indonesia &
A. India
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Bhutan
ANSWER: A - Captain Rank of Indian Navy Equivalent to Which rank of IAF?
A. Flying Officer
B. Flight Lieutenant
C. Group Captain
D. None
ANSWER: C - Brussels Is The Capital Of
A. Belgium
B. Belize
C. Benin
D. Bhutan
ANSWER: A - “Jungle Nama” Book Is Written By
A. Jhumpa Lahiri
B. Amitav Ghosh
C. Hew Strachan
D. Nirupama Rao
ANSWER: B - Rapid Action Force Hq Is In
A. Mumbai
B. Lucknow
C. Surat
D. New Delhi
ANSWER: D - War Cry Of SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY Is
A. Garud ka hun bol pyare
B. Everywhere
C. Raja Ramachandra ki jai
D. Jo bole So Nihal, sat sri akal
ANSWER: D
20.“Wings of Fire” Book Is Written By
A. Jhumpa Lahiri
B. Amitav Ghosh
C. Hew Strachan
D. Dr. APJ Kalam
ANSWER: D
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