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Defence Current Affairs 19 May 2025
17th Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition
- Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth will lead an Indian delegation at the 17th edition of Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition being held at Langkawi, Malaysia from May 20 to 24, 2025. An Indian Pavilion is set up in LIMA 2025, which will be inaugurated by Raksha Rajya Mantri.
- Many DPSUs including MDL, BDL, BEML, HAL& Gliders India Limited and private defence companies will be participating in the exhibition & showcasing the Indian defence industry prowess.
- This year, Indian assets including Dornier aircraft and an Indian Naval Ship will also participate in LIMA 2025.
- LIMA, established in 1991 and held biennially, is regarded as one of the largest and most significant maritime & aerospace exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region.
Adani Partners with Sparton
- Billionaire Gautam Adani’s group has signed a deal with a US undersea warfare company Sparton to develop electronic sensors and navigation systems that could be used for anti-submarine warfare.
- Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a binding collaboration agreement with Sparton (DeLeon Springs LLC) to assemble anti-submarine warfare (ASW) solutions for the Indian Navy.
- The partnership aims to localise the assemblage of sonobuoys and other ASW systems in India under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. It will be the first private company in India to offer indigenous Sonobuoys solutions to the Indian Navy.
- Headquartered in De Leon Springs, Florida, Sparton develops, produces and supplies electronic systems to support undersea warfare for the US Navy and allied military forces. The firm was, in December 2020, acquired by Israeli defence electronics company Elbit Systems Ltd.
- Prior to the current deal, the Adani Group had in 2018 set up a joint venture partnership with Israeli weapons giant Elbit Systems to manufacture lethal Hermes 900 drones. In 2020, Adani-Elbit announced ‘mini’ drone missile weapons production.
The 90m Club in Men’s Javelin: As Neeraj Chopra Breaks Barrier
- Late Friday night in Doha at the Diamond League, the rather exclusive 90m club in men’s javelin throw found not one, but two entrants. First, off his third attempt, India’s Neeraj Chopra achieved a long-standing dream. He had been knocking on the door for ages but finally he broke it down with a mammoth 90.23m throw to become the 25th man in history to achieve the feat. But there was to be another late twist. Germany’s Julian Weber got ticket No 26 into the list, throwing 91.06m and pipping Neeraj to the title. The organisers of the event called it “one of the greatest javelin competitions of all time.”
- Zelezny, who holds the world record for the longest throw (98.48m), does not attend Diamond League tournaments, but he came with Neeraj on Friday because he felt “today is the day to achieve 90m.”
- Competing at the Qatar Sports Club Stadium, Neeraj got off to a brilliant start with a strong 88.44m throw in his very first attempt, which immediately put him in the lead. His second attempt was a foul, but he bounced back in style with his third — launching the javelin to a staggering 90.23 metres. That effort not only marked a career-best for Chopra but also made him the latest entrant in the elite 90m club, a mark considered the gold standard in javelin throwing.
NSAs of India & Iran Hold Conversation On Regional Development
- Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor on Sunday held a telephone conversation with Dr. Ali Akbar Ahmadian, his Iranian counterpart and expectedly Operation Sindoor and India’s response to Pakistan retaliation figured during then call.
- During the call Doval emphasised Iran’s constructive role in the region and expressed India’s interest in expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in the development of Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
- He also thanked Iran for its continued assistance and support, according to Iranian Embassy in India
- Dr Ahmadian affirmed that Iran and India, as two ancient civilisations, share deep-rooted ties and vast potential for political and economic collaboration.
- He stressed the need to swiftly implement strategic projects and reiterated that bilateral cooperation serves the broader interests of regional peace and stability.
- The call comes less than two weeks after the visit of Iranian Foreign Minister to India.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- Which company has Adani Defence & Aerospace signed a deal with to develop
anti-submarine warfare solutions?
A. Lockheed Martin
B. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
C. Sparton (DeLeon Springs LLC)
D. Boeing Defense
ANSWER: C - What type of military systems will be assembled by Adani and Sparton for the
Indian Navy?
A. Surface-to-air missile systems
B. Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) solutions
C. Ballistic missile defence systems
D. Stealth fighter jets
ANSWER: B - Who will lead the Indian delegation at the Langkawi International Maritime
and Aerospace Exhibition?
A. Shri Rajnath Singh
B. Shri Amit Shah
C. Shri Sanjay Seth
D. Shri S. Jaishankar
ANSWER: C - In which city was the automotive and weapons systems testing centre recently
inaugurated by DRDO?
A. Bengaluru
B. Pune
C. Chennai
D. Hyderabad
ANSWER: C - Which company signed a contract with the Indian Army Air Defence for the
Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited
B. Larsen & Toubro
C. Tata Advanced Systems
D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
ANSWER: A - 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 - Wassenaar Arrangement Works on Transfer Of
A. conventional weapons and dual-use goods and technologies
B. Wheat and Rice
C. Space Technology
D. High yielding seeds
ANSWER: A - United Nations Environement Programme (UNEP) Hq Is In
A. Nairobi, Kenya
B. New York City, USA
C. Rome, Italy
D. Washington, DC, USA
ANSWER: A - Joint Exercises B/w The India and UK Is Called:
A. KONKAN
B. SLINEX
C. Indra
D. Yudha Abhyas
ANSWER: A - CISF Comes Under Which Ministry?
A. MHA
B. MOD
C. MEA
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A
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