Defence Current Affairs 22 February 2025

In Defence Current Affairs for DCA 22 February 2025, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming NDA, CDS, CDS OTA, AFCAT, TA, Agniveer Army, Agniveer Navy, Agniveer Air Force, Women Military Police, INET, MNS, ACC exams, SCO, PCSL, CAPF, and SSB interviews, and direct entries for Army, Navy, and Air Force like SSC Tech, TGC, JAG, NCC, TES, 10+2 Cadet. Download a PDF file about current events at the end of this article. Let us now see the Daily Defence Current Affairs.

Defence Current Affairs 22 February 2025

Mahindra Group Partners With US Firm

• Mahindra Group has announced a strategic partnership with US-based Anduril Industries to enhance India’s defence capabilities through advanced technology.
• This collaboration, unveiled on February 19, 2025, focuses on developing Autonomous Maritime Systems and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS), along with innovative Command and Control (C2) software.
• The partnership aims to create modular Development of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles AUVs designed for rapid deployment in security, surveillance, reconnaissance, and survey missions. These vehicles will significantly improve operational capabilities underwater.
• The collaboration will also focus on technologies capable of detecting and neutralising drone threats, Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS). This is crucial for enhancing protection against the increasing use of unmanned aerial systems in security operations.

EAM Jaishankar, Chinese Counterpart Wang Yi Meet

• EAM S. Jaishankar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on February 21, 2025, during the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. The discussion focused on several key areas concerning India-China relations.
• The ministers reviewed the state of bilateral ties since their last meeting in November 2024, emphasising the importance of managing peace and tranquillity along their shared border.
• A significant outcome of the meeting was the agreement to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in the summer of 2025. The two sides will discuss the necessary modalities for this resumption in accordance with existing agreements.
• Beyond bilateral issues, Jaishankar and Wang exchanged views on broader topics such as their roles in the G20 and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), highlighting the need for continued dialogue amid global challenges.
• This meeting is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize and rebuild relations between India and China, particularly as 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.

Global Firepower Index 2025

• Global defence spending has reached unprecedented levels in 2025, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and security concerns. The total military expenditure worldwide is estimated to be around $2.46 trillion, marking a significant increase from previous years.
• India has recently solidified its position as the fourth-largest defence spender globally, with a military budget of $75 billion for 2025.

Army Looking To Acquire Radars To Counter Pakistan

• At a time when Pakistan is using Chinese drones to smuggle weapons and drugs into India, a top Army official has said that the force was in the process of acquiring and deploying low-level lightweight radars capable of detecting even small drones like the DJI Mavic.
• DJI is a Chinese firm whose drones are widely used worldwide by both civilian and military organisations. Explaining the modernisation of the air defence systems, he said the tender for 220 air defence guns is already out and trials are planned in July this year. The guns would be used to replace the vintage L-70 and ZU -23mm gun systems. He said the Army is also looking for Guns with fragmentation ammunition and missile with 8-10 km range.
• On the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system, he said this was an extremely good project by the DRDO with a likely range of 30 km. “We are looking forward to getting that in large numbers, both wheeled and tracked. The contract is likely in 4-5 months,” he said.

Indian Navy To Induct INS Himagiri, INS Udaygiri

• The Indian Navy is set to add INS Himagiri and INS Udayagiri, two advanced stealth frigates, to its fleet under Project 17A. These warships are part of the Nilgiri class and will boost the Navy’s combat capabilities in warfare domains, including anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine operations.
• Both INS Himagiri and INS Udayagiri are made with 75 per cent indigenous components.
• Weighing 6,600 tons, these giants can cruise at 30 knots (56 km/h). Their stealth technology minimises radar, infrared, and acoustic signatures, making it difficult for enemies to detect enemies.
• Ships in the Project 17A series
• Nilgiri: The first ship in the series, launched in 2019
• Himgiri: The first of the three ships built at GRSE
• Udayagiri: Launched in 2023
• Dunagiri: Launched in 2023
• Taragiri: Named after a hill range in the Himalayas
• Vindhya Giri: Named after a mountain range in Karnataka
• Mahendragiri: The seventh and final ship in the series

Multiple Choice Questions of DCA

1. Which US-based company has Mahindra Group partnered with for enhancing
   India’s defence capabilities?
   A. Lockheed Martin
   B. Raytheon Technologies
   C. Anduril Industries
   D. Northrop Grumman
   ANSWER: C
2. What is the primary focus of Mahindra and Anduril Industries’ strategic
   partnership?
   A. Manufacturing fighter jets
   B. Developing Autonomous Maritime Systems and CUAS
   C. Producing battle tanks
   D. Building next-generation aircraft carriers
   ANSWER: B
3. How many new anti-aircraft guns is the Indian Army planning to acquire?
   A. 150
   B. 200
   C. 220
   D. 250
   ANSWER: C
4. Which existing anti-aircraft guns will be replaced by the new systems in the
   Indian Army?
   A. Bofors and M777
   B. L-70 and Zu-23
   C. Akash and Spyder
   D. S-400 and Barak-8
   ANSWER: B
5. What is India’s total military budget for 2025?
   A. $60 billion
   B. $100 billion
   C. $75 billion
   D. $50 billion
   ANSWER: C
6. Drishti 10 Starliner Is A
   A. Helicopter
   B. Machine Gun
   C. UAV
   D. Fighter Jet
   ANSWER: A
7. Current Executive Of Defence Planning Committee
   A. Rajnath Singh
   B. Narendra Modi
   C. Nirmala Sitaraman
   D. Ajit Doval
   ANSWER: D
8. Field Marshal Of Indian Army Is A
   A. 2 Star General
   B. 3 Star General
   C. 4 Star General
   D. 5 Star General
   ANSWER: D
9. Defence Space Agency Hq Is Located At
   A. New Delhi
   B. Bengaluru
   C. Chennai
   D. Noida
   ANSWER: B
10. INS Kochi Is A
    A. Guided-missile destroyers
    B. Landing ship tank
    C. Submarine
    D. Frigates
    ANSWER: A
11. _ Is Not A G7 member.
    A. China
    B. USA
    C. UK
    D. France
    ANSWER: A
12. The Standard Meridian Of India Is
    A. 82 degrees 30’ E
    B. 84 degrees 30’ E
    C. 72 degrees 30’ E
    D. 92 degrees 30’ E
    ANSWER: A
13. Army Medical Corps Motto Is
    A. Courage and Valor
    B. Sarve santu niramaya
    C. Service Before Self
    D. Lethal
    ANSWER: B
14. Glock 18 Is A
    A. Destroyer
    B. Machine Pistol
    C. Assault rifle
    D. Submachine gun
    ANSWER: B
15. Which Is The Largest Uranium-producing Country In The World?
    A. USA
    B. India
    C. Kazakhstan
    D. Uzbekistan
    ANSWER: C
16. Kaiga Atomic Power Plant Is In
    A. Karnataka
    B. Gujarat
    C. Madhya Pradesh
    D. Uttarakhand
    ANSWER: A
17. Who established the Atomic Energy Commission of India in 1948?
    A. P.K. Iyengar
    B. M.R. Srinivasan
    C. Vikram Sarabhai
    D. Homi Bhabha
    ANSWER: D
18. Nay Pyi Taw Is The Capital Of
    A. Bhutan
    B. Nepal
    C. Afghanistan
    D. Myanmar
    ANSWER: D
19. “India’s Women Unsung Heroes” Book Is Written By
    A. Chandrachur Ghose
    B. Ruskin Bond
    C. Dr. Thomas Matthew
    D. Meenakshi Lekhi
    ANSWER: D
20. Ex ‘Konkan Shakti’ conducted b/w India &
    A. Qatar
    B. UK
    C. UAE
    D. Japan
    ANSWER: B

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