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Defence Current Affairs 23 May 2024
Defence Ministry points gun at Godrej’s housing project in Mumbai
- The Defence Ministry has objected to a Godrej Properties’ residential venture in Mumbai and demanded that work be suspended on the project, which has an estimated revenue potential of Rs 7,000 crore. The ministry has said the project is too close to the Kandivali complex of the Central Ordnance Depot (COD).
- The Godrej Reserve project is being built on an 18.6-acre land parcel. The developer has already launched about 1.91 million sq ft and had got bookings.
- Taking a grim view, the COD authorities have shot off a missive to the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to immediately issue a ‘Stop Work Notice’ to GPL for its upcoming luxury building project on Akurli Road, barely a from the Kandivali East railway station in north-west Mumbai suburb.
- In a letter the BMC dated May 15 — accessed by IANS — the COD top brass has pointed out that the GPL’s Godrej Reserve project plot is located at a distance of around 250 metres — or within the restricted 500 metres zone — from the boundary wall of the sensitive military establishment.
Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024
- CDS Gen Anil Chauhan attended ‘Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024’, on May 22, 2024, and underscored the importance of strengthening India’s cyber defence capabilities.
- The comprehensive cyber defence exercise is being conducted by Defence Cyber Agency from 20 – 24 May 2024. It aims to further develop Cyber Defence Capability of all Cyber security organisations and promote synergy amongst all stakeholders.
- Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024 aims to empower participants by enhancing their cyber defence skills, techniques and capabilities; share best practices, and work towards a unified and robust cyber defence posture. It will promote jointmanship and synergy in planning and preparation of a a Cyber Defence Framework. The event reaffirms the commitment of the Indian Armed Forces to safeguarding national security in the increasingly important cyber domain.
COAS Inaugurates First- Ever Emergency Medical Response System
- In order to provide expert guidance and definitive care during medical emergencies of serving personnel and their families of the IAF across the nation, an Emergency Medical Response System was inaugurated by Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari at Command Hospital Air Force Bangalore on 21 May 2024.
- The EMRS is a first of its kind 24/7 telephonic medical helpline for serving IAF personnel and their families across India. The system aims to provide prompt response by a team of medical and paramedical professionals to the caller experiencing the emergency anywhere across the country.
Army Chief Reviews Passing Out Parade At NDA In Pune
- The Chief of Army staff, General Manoj Pande reviewed the Passing out Parade (POP) of the 146th course – the Spring Term of 2024 – of the National Defence Academy (NDA), on Tuesday.
- A total of 205 cadets were conferred the prestigious bachelor’s degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University at the 146th convocation ceremony of the National Defence Academy held at the Habibullah Hall in Pune.
- A total of 82 cadets were conferred degrees in the science stream, 84 cadets in the computer science stream and 39 cadets in the arts stream. 17 cadets from friendly foreign countries were also awarded degrees during the convocation ceremony.
US Sends $275 Mn Of Weapons And Military Aid To Ukraine
- The United States on Friday announced a fresh tranche of military aid for Ukraine, including ammunition, missiles, mines and artillery rounds as Russia presses its assault on the Kharkiv region.
- Ukraine has been battling back in Kharkiv since May 10, when thousands of Moscow’s troops stormed the border, making their biggest territorial advances in 18 months.
- Last month, US lawmakers passed a long-delayed $61 billion military aid deal for Kyiv after months of squabbling in Congress as Ukrainian forces suffered setbacks on the battlefield due to ammunition and funding shortages.
Indian Navy Warships Complete Manila Visit
- Indian Navy ships INS Delhi, INS Shakti and INS Kiltan completed their visit to Manila, Philippines as part of the Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea.
- The port call included Subject Matter Expert Exchange between the Indian Navy and personnel of the Philippines Navy, sports fixtures, cross-deck visits, cultural exchanges and collaborative community outreach programmes.
- China has claimed almost the entire South China Sea rejecting claims from other nations, including the Philippines, and an international ruling that states that these claims have no legal basis.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- Which Indian Navy ships completed their visit to Manila, Philippines as part of
the Operational Deployment of the Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea?
A. INS Vikramaditya, INS Kolkata, INS Sindhurakshak
B. INS Delhi, INS Shakti, INS Kiltan
C. INS Chennai, INS Kamorta, INS Viraat
D. INS Rajput, INS Talwar, INS Chakra
ANSWER: B - Which exercise did CDS Gen Anil Chauhan attend on May 22, 2024?
A. Exercise Cyber Sentinel – 2024
B. Exercise Cyber Shield – 2024
C. Exercise Cyber Defence – 2024
D. Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024
ANSWER: D - What system has been established by the IAF to provide expert guidance and definitive care during medical emergencies for serving personnel and their families?
A. Advanced Medical Assistance System (AMAS)
B. Rapid Medical Response Unit (RMRU)
C. Emergency Medical Response System (EMRS)
D. Comprehensive Medical Support System (CMSS)
ANSWER: C - Which organization initiated comprehensive preparatory measures to
minimize loss due to Cyclonic Storm ‘Remal’?
A. Indian Navy
B. NSG
C. Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
D. Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
ANSWER: D - INS Utkrosh Is In
A. ANC
B. Goa
C. Chennai
D. Pune
ANSWER: A - Taragiri, a Project 17A Frigate Made By
A. MDL
B. CSL
C. GRSE
D. DRDO
ANSWER: A - Naib Subedar Jeremy Lalrinnunga is related with
A. Table Tennis
B. Cricket
C. Boxing
D. Weightlifting
ANSWER: D - The Jawaharlal Nehru Port is located At
A. Paradip
B. Cochin
C. Kolkata
D. Mumbai
ANSWER: D - ‘Iron Beam’ new laser-based air defence system Made By
A. USA
B. UK
C. Israel
D. Russia
ANSWER: C - First Submarine Developed Under P-75 Is
A. INS Kalvari
B. INS Khanderi
C. INS Karanj
D. INS Vela
ANSWER: A - Who Wrote The Book New Dimensions Of India’s Foreign Policy?
A. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B. Abdul Kalam Azad
C. Amit Chaudhuri
D. Raghuram Rajan
ANSWER: A - Mechanical Training Institute (MTI) Of IAF Is In
A. Yelahanka, Bengaluru
B. Jalahalli, Bengaluru
C. Tambaram Chennai
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - Central Statistical Organization Hq Is In
A. New Delhi
B. Vishakhapatnam
C. Pune
D. Mumbai
ANSWER: A - Ex SHAKTI, Ex VARUNA, GARUDA India conducted with
A. USA
B. Sweden
C. France
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - Yaounde Is The Capital Of
A. Cameroon
B. Canada
C. UAE
D. Burundi
ANSWER: A - “The Oath of the Vayuputras” Book Is Written By
A. Amish Tripathi
B. Issac Newton
C. Mahashweta Devi
D. APJ Abdul Kalam
ANSWER: A - SITMEX Ex Is Done Among
A. India, Singapore, and Thailand
B. India, Sri Lanka and Thailand
C. Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - Commander Rank Of Indian Navy Is Equivalent To Rank Of IAF Is
A. Wing Commander
B. Squadron Leader
C. Group Captain
D. Flying Officer
ANSWER: A - INS Visakhapatnam (D66) Manufactured By
A. GRSE
B. MDL
C. CSL
D. Boeing
ANSWER: B - War Cry of the BIHAR REGIMENT
A. Parakramo Vijayate
B. Rhino Charge
C. Jai Bajrangbali
D. Duty, Honour, courage
ANSWER: C
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