Defence Current Affairs 24 March 2025

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Defence Current Affairs 24 March 2025

India-Italy Military Cooperation Group Meeting

• The 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was successfully conducted from 20-21 March 2025 in Rome, Italy.
• The discussions were focusing on identifying new avenues to expand the scope of bilateral military focused cooperation. Key agenda points included enhanced exchange programs, capability development efforts and strengthening collaboration between the Indian and Italian armed forces.
• The MCG serves as a key institutional mechanism to enhance defence cooperation between the armed forces of both nations, fostering stronger military-to-military engagements and strategic collaboration.
• India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029
• Connectivity: Enhance collaboration on maritime and land infrastructure within the framework of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
• Science and Technology: Agreed on expanding cooperation in critical technologies like AI & digitalization, with implementation of 2025-27 Executive Programme for Scientific & Technological Cooperation.
• Introduced a new Indo-Italian Innovation and Incubation Exchange Program to foster academic & industrial collaboration.
• Defense cooperation: Decided to hold annual Joint Defense Consultative (JDC) meetings & Joint Staff Talks (JST) to improve coordination in defense matters.
• Discussed establishing a Defense Industrial Roadmap to foster cooperation in defense manufacturing.

Project 1135.6 built by GSL Launched

• The second frigate of Project 1135.6 Additional Follow-on Ships, named ‘Tavasya’, built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), was launched.
• The ship has been named ‘Tavasya’, after the mace of legendary warrior ‘Bhima’ from the ‘Mahabharata’, representing the indomitable spirit and growing strength of the Indian Navy.
• The contract for building two Project 1135.6 Follow-on frigates was signed between the Ministry of Defence and Goa Shipyard Limited on 25 Jan 19. The first ship ‘Triput’, was launched on 23 Jul 24.
• These ships are designed for surface, sub-surface and air combat operations. ‘Triput’ and ‘Tavasya’ are 124.8 m long and 15.2 m wide, with a draught of 4.5 m. The displacement is approximately 3600 tons with a maximum speed of 28 knots.

Keel Laying of Yard 1281 And 1282

• Keel Laying ceremony of the second and third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV), to be constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), was held at M/s Yeoman Marine Services Private Ltd (YMSPL), Ratnagiri on 23 Mar 25.
• Main hull blocks of Yard 1281 and Yard 1282 are being fabricated at the premises of YMSPL, Ratnagiri as part of GSL’s build strategy.
• The NGOPVs with an approximate tonnage of 3000T, are designed for Coastal Defence & Surveillance, Search & Rescue operations, Protection of Offshore Assets and Anti-Piracy missions.
• The 11 NGOPVs are being built in consonance with the nation’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ and are poised to augment the Indian Naval maritime prowess.

General Electric To Deliver First of 99 F-404 Engines

• GE Aerospace is set to deliver the first of 99 F-404 engines for the TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets by the end of March 2025, following a two-year delay in fulfilling its contractual obligations. This delivery is part of a $716 million contract signed in 2021 between GE and HAL.
• The first engine is currently undergoing testing and is expected to be handed over shortly. As per the agreement, GE will deliver 12 engines in 2025 and subsequently supply 20 engines annually to meet its commitments.
• Meanwhile, HAL and GE are also collaborating on the development of the more powerful GE-414 engine, which will power India’s future Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
• This collaboration is part of a technology transfer agreement finalized under the India-US iCET (Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies) framework, aimed at strengthening defence ties between the two nations.

US says kills ‘key’ Houthi leaders in Yemen strikes

• A U.S. military campaign of strikes in Yemen launched just over a week ago has so far taken out key Houthi leadership, including the group’s top missile specialist, White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said on Sunday.
• The U.S. military has so far released few details about the operations, launched after Houthi threats to renew its attacks on Red Sea shipping over the war in Gaza.
• “We’ve hit their headquarters, we’ve hit communications nodes, weapons factories, and even some of their over-the-water drone production facilities,” Waltz told CBS News.
• Waltz did not identify the slain missile specialist and gave no details on the other leaders who have been killed.

Multiple Choice Questions of DCA

1. Under which contract is GE Aerospace delivering 99 F-404 engines for the
   TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets?
   A. $500 million contract with DRDO
   B. $716 million contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
   C. $1 billion contract with the Indian Air Force
   D. $600 million contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited
   ANSWER: B
2. What is the approximate tonnage of the NGOPVs being constructed by GSL?
   A. 1000T
   B. 2000T
   C. 3000T
   D. 4000T
   ANSWER: C
3. What is the name of the second frigate of Project 1135.6 Additional Follow-on
   Ships built by GSL?
   A. Vikrant
   B. Tavasya
   C. Kalvari
   D. Shivalik
   ANSWER: B
4. Which countries participated in the 11th Military Cooperation Group Meeting
   on March 2025?
   A. India and China
   B. India and Italy
   C. India and Nepal
   D. India and Russia
   ANSWER: B
5. Who assumed charge as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy?
   A. Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla
   B. Rear Admiral Manoj Kumar
   C. Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
   D. Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar
   ANSWER: A
6. Which organization signed a MoU with ICG for the supply of indigenous
   marine-grade aluminium?
   A. Tata Steel
   B. Hindalco Industries
   C. Reliance Industries
   D. JSW Steel
   ANSWER: B
7. Deesa Airbase Of IAF Is Located In Which District Of Gujrat?
   A. Surat
   B. Banaskantha
   C. Vapi
   D. None
   ANSWER: B
8. __ Is The Largest Air Command Of The IAF?
   A. Eastern
   B. Western
   C. Southern
   D. Northern
   ANSWER: B
9. Indian Navy Sailing Championship 2022 Was Organised By
   A. IMA
   B. SNC
   C. INA
   D. NDA
   ANSWER: C
10. Kamikaze Drones Developed By
    A. India
    B. Russia
    C. Ukraine
    D. Iran
    ANSWER: B
11. Tapas-BH Stands For
    A. Tactical Airborne Platform for Advanced Surveillance- Beyond Horizon
    B. Tactical Airborne Platform for Aerial Surveillance- Beyond Horizon
    C. Tactical Airborne Prime for Aerial Surveillance- Beyond Horizon
    D. None
    ANSWER: B
12. Which Indian Navy Ship Participated In IBSAMAR Exercise?
    A. INS Utkrosh
    B. INS Kochi
    C. INS Tarkash
    D. None of the above
    ANSWER: C
13. Newly Created ‘Weapon System Branch’ Is Made Up For
    A. IAF
    B. BSF
    C. Indian Army
    D. ICG
    ANSWER: A
14. M777 Ultra-Light Howitzer Have A Range Of Up To
    A. 20 km
    B. 25 km
    C. 30 km
    D. None of the above
    ANSWER: C
15. Recently QRSAM Missile Was Tested By
    A. Indian Navy & ISRO
    B. Indian Army & ISRO
    C. Indian Army & DRDO
    D. ICG & ISRO
    ANSWER: C
16. Bogota Is The Capital Of
    A. BAHRAIN
    B. BANGLADESH
    C. BARBADOS
    D. Colombia
    ANSWER: D
17. “Lal Salam” Book Written By
    A. Smriti Irani
    B. JK Rowling
    C. Jhumpa Lahiri
    D. Amitav Ghosh
    ANSWER: A
18. Vajra Prahar Exercise Conducted B/W Bharat And?
    A. USA
    B. UK
    C. Israel
    D. Qatar
    ANSWER: A
19. VL-SRSAM Developed By
    A. ISRO
    B. DRDO
    C. NASA
    D. JAXA
    ANSWER: B
20. Hq Of The MOD Is In
    A. Mumbai
    B. New Delhi
    C. Chennai
    D. Bengaluru
    ANSWER: B

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