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Defence Current Affairs 20 December 2025
Indian Army to Procure 850 Kamikaze Drones
Drawing lessons from Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army has initiated an advanced proposal to procure nearly 850 kamikaze (loitering) drones. The acquisition process is expected to be cleared soon by the Defence Acquisition Council and will be executed under fast-track procurement procedures. These drones, along with their launch systems, will be sourced from indigenous manufacturers.
In the long term, the Army plans to induct close to 30,000 loitering munitions to equip all its combat formations. To effectively deploy this capability, each infantry battalion will be assigned a dedicated Ashni platoon, responsible for operating drones for precision strikes, surveillance, and counterinsurgency missions.
Fast Patrol Vessel ‘Amulya’ Commissioned
The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned ICGS Amulya, the third vessel of the new-generation Adamya class fast patrol vessels. Built by Goa Shipyard Limited, the 51-metre-long ship will enhance maritime surveillance, search and rescue operations, anti-smuggling efforts, and pollution response along India’s eastern coastline.
With more than 60 percent indigenous content, Amulya highlights India’s progress in domestic shipbuilding and aligns with the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives. The vessel’s name, meaning “priceless,” reflects the Coast Guard’s commitment to safeguarding national maritime interests.
Army Chief Proposes ‘IKIGAI’ Framework for Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi introduced the ‘IKIGAI’ framework while addressing the 3rd Land Forces Summit hosted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The summit was attended by senior military leaders from several Indo-Pacific nations, including Australia, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, and the United States.
The IKIGAI framework emphasizes interoperability, information sharing, professional military education, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, technological partnerships, security assurance, and integrated logistics. General Dwivedi also highlighted three pillars of convergence—shared diagnosis, shared principles, and shared actions—to ensure collective peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
Validation of 100 km Kharga Chakra EW-Resilient UAV
The Indian Army’s Western Command successfully validated the indigenous Kharga Chakra UAV, capable of operating at a range of 100 kilometres in electronically contested environments. Developed by Indian start-ups, the UAV demonstrated enhanced endurance and resilience against electronic warfare threats during trials at the Mahajan Field Firing Range.
The Army’s Southern Command is spearheading the development of a comprehensive drone ecosystem by field-testing indigenous systems during exercises such as Exercise Trishul. Large-scale drone and counter-drone operations were further assessed during Exercise Vayu Samanvay-II, reinforcing the Army’s push towards advanced unmanned warfare capabilities.
Parliament Passes SHANTI Bill, 2025
A major policy reform was achieved with the passage of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025. Welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the legislation introduces significant changes to India’s civil nuclear sector by allowing private sector participation in select areas for the first time.
The Bill aims to support India’s goal of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047. It also grants statutory status to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), strengthening regulatory oversight through enhanced inspection powers, safety enforcement, and a clear licensing framework for nuclear facilities.
Review Questions
- The Indian Army’s proposal to procure 850 kamikaze drones will be
implemented under which procedure?
A. Emergency procurement procedure
B. Global tender process
C. Fast-track procurement procedure
D. Strategic partnership model
ANSWER: C - ICGS Amulya belongs to which class of fast patrol vessels?
A. Vikram class
B. Adamya class
C. Shankul class
D. Samarth class
ANSWER: B - The ‘IKIGAI’ framework proposed by the Army Chief focuses on cooperation
among which region’s nations?
A. European Union
B. Middle East
C. Indo-Pacific
D. African Union
ANSWER: C - The Kharga Chakra UAV is specially designed to operate effectively in which
environment?
A. Desert conditions
B. High-altitude regions
C. Contested electromagnetic environments
D. Underwater conditions
ANSWER: C - One of the major objectives of the SHANTI Bill, 2025 is to help India achieve
how much nuclear power capacity by 2047?
A. 50 GW
B. 75 GW
C. 100 GW
D. 150 GW
ANSWER: C - Why are B-2 bombers referred to as the “ghosts of the sky”?
A. They operate only at night
B. They carry stealth nuclear weapons
C. They can bypass the most advanced air defences
D. They are painted with a special camouflage
ANSWER: C - Foreign Secretary of India Is
A. Ajit Doval
B. Vikram Misri
C. S. Jaishankar
D. Rajiv Kumar
ANSWER: B - Ex CYCLONE Conducted b/w India &
A. France
B. Oman
C. UAE
D. Egypt
ANSWER: D - Infantry Day of Indian Army In India Is Observed On
A. 13 Sep
B. 14 Sep
C. 27 Oct
D. 16 Sep
ANSWER: C - India’s Largest Floating Solar Power Project Commissioned In
A. Pune, M.H.
B. Chennai, T.N
C. Ranikhet, UK
D. Ramagundam, Telangana
ANSWER: D - Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) Is Located In
A. New Delhi
B. Bengaluru
C. Chennai
D. Kochi
ANSWER: B - Central Air Command of IAF Is Located In
A. Shillong
B. Gandhinagar
C. Prayagraj
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) motto is
A. Always be there
B. Service for Nation
C. 24*7
D. Disaster Service Forever
ANSWER: D - Third-generation anti-tank missile is __?
A. Prithvi
B. Akash
C. Trishul
D. Nag
ANSWER: D - Range of the K-15 Sagarika missile is-
A. 700 km
B. 500 km
C. 400 km
D. 200 km
ANSWER: A - SLNS Sayurala Is A Ship Of
A. Oman
B. Qatar
C. Sri Lanka
D. Maldives
ANSWER: C - The Headquarters and Secretariat of the SAARC Is In
A. Kathmandu
B. Dhaka
C. New Delhi
D. None
ANSWER: A - Bangui Is The Capital Of
A. Cape Verde
B. Qatar
C. Central African Republic
D. Maldives
ANSWER: C - “Arms and the Man” Book Is Written By
A. George Bernard Shaw
B. Jules Verne
C. Gunnar Myrdal
D. Lewis Wallace
ANSWER: A - The Port Duqm is in
A. Yemen
B. Iran
C. Iraq
D. Oman
ANSWER: D
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