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Defence Current Affairs 19 February 2025
Qatar Committed to investing $ 10 billion in India
- India and Qatar upgraded their ties to a strategic partnership as PM Modi held bilateral talks with the visiting Qatar Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in areas like trade, investment, energy and security.
- Qatar committed to investing $ 10 billion in India, as it announced Qatar Investment Authority will open an office in India.
- The leaders spoke about signing a bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and agreed to double the current $ 14 billion bilateral trade in the next 5 years.
- Apart from the establishment of strategic partnership, 6 other deals were signed including a revised agreement for avoidance of double taxation and another for financial and economic collaboration. They also agreed agreed to expedite negotiations for the India-Qatar Bilateral Investment Treaty.
- Qatar is the 5th GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) country with which India has signed a strategic partnership agreement, after UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait.
- The official said that while talks are underway for an India- GCC FTA, India and Qatar at the bilateral level will look at the possibility of having an FTA in the future.
India’s First Private PSLV To Launch TDS-1
- India’s first privately manufactured Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is set to launch the Technology Demonstration Satellite (TDS-1), which will test 35 new indigenous technologies.
- This milestone mission, scheduled for the third quarter of 2025, marks a significant step in India’s space exploration efforts, as it will be the first PSLV built by the private sector under a contract for five rockets involving a consortium of HAL and Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
- The TDS-1 mission is crucial as it represents the first PSLV manufactured by the private sector under a contract for five rockets.
IIT-Madras Incubated Start-Up Water Fly’s ‘e-Flying Boat’
- Waterfly Technologies, an IIT-Madras-incubated start-up, is developing electric sea gliders, also known as Wing-In-Ground (WIG) craft, as a sustainable alternative to traditional air and ferry travel.
- The company plans to transform transportation across coastal regions. Waterfly Technologies showcased its design at Aero India in Bangalore. A prototype is expected by the end of 2025.
- These sea gliders are designed to take off from the water and fly at an altitude of around four meters, maintaining that height by leveraging ground effect for efficiency. The craft can fly up to 150 meters. Their flatter design improves aerodynamic efficiency.
- The sea gliders are expected to reach speeds of up to 500 km/h, combining the speed and comfort of aircraft with the affordability and manoeuvrability of boats.
- The initial battery-powered sea gliders will have a 500 km range, with a hydrogen-electric variant capable of traveling up to 2,000 km. The “E-flying boat” aims to offer zero-carbon travel.
India Donates Infantry Weapon Training Simulator To Royal Cambodian Army
- Indian Army officially handed over an Infantry Weapon Training Simulator to the Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) in a ceremony attended by senior officials, including H.E. Gen. Hun Manet, the Deputy Commander of the RCA.
- This donation is part of India’s ongoing efforts to enhance defense cooperation and capacity building with Cambodia. The simulator is designed to improve the training capabilities of the RCA, enabling soldiers to practice and refine their skills in a controlled environment.
- This initiative reflects India’s commitment to supporting the modernization of military training in Cambodia and strengthening bilateral defense ties.
INSV Tarini Reaches Port Stanley
- The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini entered Port Stanley on 18 Feb 25 thus completing the third and most challenging phase of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, a pioneering expedition showcasing the resilience, courage, and skill of the Indian Navy’s women officers.
- They also passed through the treacherous waters of Drake Passage before crossing the Cape Horn.
- INSV Tarini embarked on its ambitious journey from Goa, India, navigating challenging sea conditions across the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans.
- Following its stop in Port Stanley, INSV Tarini will continue its expedition, sailing through to Cape Town before returning to India. The expedition reinforces the spirit of adventure, resilience, and India’s commitment to enhancing global maritime cooperation.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- Which company partnered with Safran Electronics & Defense to manufacture
the HAMMER weapon in India?
A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
B. Tata Motors
C. Bharat Electronics Limited
D. Larsen & Toubro
ANSWER: C - Which company signed an MoU with Saab to manufacture the Electronic
Warfare Laser Warning System-310 (LWS-310) in India?
A. Tata Defence
B. Bharat Dynamics Limited
C. Larsen & Toubro
D. HAL
ANSWER: D - The Indian Army handed over an Infantry Weapon Training Simulator to which
country’s army?
A. Vietnam
B. Cambodia
C. Thailand
D. Malaysia
ANSWER: B - What is Waterfly Technologies developing as a sustainable alternative to air
and ferry travel?
A. Electric submarines
B. Electric sea gliders (WIG craft)
C. Solar-powered ferries
D. Autonomous underwater drones
ANSWER: B - What is the name of the first privately manufactured PSLV set to launch in
2025?
A. TDS-1
B. PSLV-MK3
C. Gaganyaan-1
D. Chandrayaan-PSLV
ANSWER: A - How much investment has Qatar committed to India as part of their upgraded
strategic partnership?
A. $5 billion
B. $7 billion
C. $10 billion
D. $15 billion
ANSWER: C - What is the name of the first ship launched under the Indian Navy’s MultiPurpose Vessel project?
A. Sahyadri
B. Vikrant
C. Samarthak
D. Arighat
ANSWER: C - Awardees of PVC IN Kargil War Are
A. Captain Vikram Batra
B. Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey
C. Rifleman Sanjay Kumar
D. All of the above
ANSWER: D - Prevention of Money-Laundering Act Came In
A. 2000
B. 2001
C. 2002
D. 2004
ANSWER: C - ‘Desh Pukare Jab Sab Ko’ Is The March Past Song Of
A. IAF
B. ICG
C. BSF
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - Hitler was the dictator of which country?
A. Russia
B. Egypt
C. France
D. Germany
ANSWER: D - On which dates did the US drop atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
respectively?
A. Aug 6, 1945 & Aug 9, 1945
B. Aug 6, 1945 & Sept 12,1945
C. Aug 5, 1946 & Aug 8, 1946
D. Aug 9, 1946 & Aug 12, 1946
ANSWER: A - What was the name given to World war I by historians?
A. First War
B. European war
C. The Great war
D. Seven-year War
ANSWER: C - Cairo Is The Capital Of
A. Egypt
B. Qatar
C. UAE
D. Maldives
ANSWER: A - Indian Army Has How Many Operational Commands?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
ANSWER: D - SALVEX (Salvage) Ex Conducted B/W India And
A. USA
B. UK
C. Uganda
D. European Union
ANSWER: A - Mil Mi-35 Is A
A. Attack Helicopter
B. Fighter Jet
C. Tank
D. UAV
ANSWER: A - The Training Command of The IAF Is In
A. Bengaluru
B. New Delhi
C. Pune
D. Mumbai
ANSWER: A - “Good Economics for Hard Times” Book Written By
A. Abhijit V. Banerjee
B. Thomas Sowell
C. Hew Strachan
D. APJ Abdul Kalam
ANSWER: A - Germany Borders With The
A. Netherlands
B. Belgium
C. Czech Republic
D. All of the above
ANSWER: D
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