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Defence Current Affairs 25 June 2024
India, US Discussing Co-production Of Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles
- India and the US held discussions on the co-production of American javelin missiles in India to meet the requirements of the Indian military.
- The discussions on the joint production of the missiles took place recently during a high-level visit from the US to India.
- India and the US have been discussing expanding their cooperation, including joint production of military equipment. Sources said the requirement of the Army for the latest anti-tank guided missiles is quite significant and the force had to acquire a limited number of Israeli Spike ATGMs under emergency procurement to meet its requirements.
Ousted in Rs 12,000 crore Bid to Supply Carbines to Indian Army, Alleges Vendor
- The vendor of an Indo-Russian company that manufactures assault rifles in Amethi has filed a petition in the Delhi HC alleging unfair ouster from the bidding process of an estimated ₹12,000-crore contract to supply close-quarter battle carbines to the Indian Army.
- Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) produces AK 203 assault rifles at the Amethi small arms factory. Its authorised vendor is M/s BSS Material Ltd. It had delivered the first batch of rifles to the army last year.
- Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
- Barrel length: 415 mm (16.3 in)
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Cartridge: 7.62×39mm
- Effective firing range: 400–800 m (440–870 yd); (based on sight adjustments)
- Feed system: 30-round detachable box magazine; 50-round detachable quad-column magazine
- Manufacturer: Kalashnikov Concern; Indo-Russia Rifles
India, Bangladesh Sign Mou For Strengthening Military Education In Strategic Studies
- The Indian Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington, Tamil Nadu and the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh have signed a MoU for cooperation concerning Military Education in the field of Strategic and Operational Studies.
- Both the colleges impart training to officers of tri-services, preparing them for higher staff and command responsibilities. Moreover, they share a common ethos, training curriculum and methodology and face similar challenges. Accordingly, they further decided to collaborate and signed the MoU, for further enhancing bilateral engagements.
- The two nations pledged to co-lead the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management pillar of the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and cooperate to mitigate disaster risks.
Navy Ship INS Sunayna concludes two-day visit to Port Louis
- Indian Navy Ship INS Sunayna concluded its two-day-long visit to Port Louis on Monday. The two-day visit witnessed the participation of the Indian Navy and Mauritius National Coast Guard personnel during a joint yoga session on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga and sports fixtures.
- Post-departure from Port Louis, INS Sunayna proceeded with the next phase of joint EEZ surveillance of Mauritius. Sea riders from MNCG embarked onboard the ship for training exchanges.
- The visit of INS Sunayna to Mauritius reaffirms the close bond of friendship and interoperability between the two maritime nations.
US Urges Israel’s Defence Minister To Avoid Lebanon Escalation
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Israel during a Monday meeting with its defense minister to avoid further escalation in Lebanon as they discussed efforts to reach a deal to free hostages in Gaza.
- President Joe Biden on May 31 laid out a plan for a ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages.
- Hamas, which launched the conflict with its October 7 attack on Israel, has come back with its own demands, and the United States hopes the gaps can be bridged.
- Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was on a visit to Washington seeking to reaffirm the value of ties with Israel’s top ally, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu publicly chastised the United States for what he said was a delay in weapons deliveries.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- Which two institutions signed a MoU for cooperation in Military Education in
the field of Strategic and Operational Studies?
A. Indian National Defence College and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
B. Indian Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) and US Naval War College
C. Indian Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) and Defence Services Command
and Staff College (DSCSC)
D. Indian Military Academy and United States Military Academy
ANSWER: C - What was the primary focus of the discussions between India and the US
regarding American javelin missiles?
A. Purchase of javelin missiles from the US
B. Development of new javelin missile variants
C. Co-production of American javelin missiles in India
D. Joint training exercises using javelin missiles
ANSWER: C - Who has been appointed as the Special Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB)?
A. Nalin Prabhat
B. Sapna Tewari
C. An Odisha cadre IPS officer
D. Director General of the National Security Guard
ANSWER: B - Armoured Corps Centre & School (ACC&S) Is In
A. Chennai
B. Pune
C. Ahmednagar
D. Nashik
ANSWER: C - PADMA Stands For
A. Pay Roll Automation for Disbursement of Monthly Allowances
B. Pay Roll Automation for Digital Monthly Allowances
C. Pay Roll Automated for Disbursement of Monthly Allowances
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - India’s One and Only Tri-Services Command
A. New Delhi
B. Northern Army Command
C. Andaman & Nicobar Command
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - The ALH MK III Helicopters Have Been Indigenously Manufactured By__.
A. Boeing
B. HAL
C. DRDO
D. Dassault Aviation
ANSWER: B - INS Satpura Is A
A. Destroyer
B. OPV
C. Submarine
D. Guided Missile Stealth Frigate
ANSWER: D - HEAT Stands For _.
A. Highly Explosive Anti-Tank
B. Highest Explosive Anti-Tank
C. High Explosive Anti-Tank
D. High Explore Anti-Tank
ANSWER: C - Current Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Is__.
A. Dr. Samir Kamath
B. Dr. Rakesh
C. Dr. Rajiv Kumar
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - The Hawker Siddeley HS 748 Is A
A. Helicopter
B. Machine Gun
C. UAV
D. Transport Aircraft
ANSWER: D - Juba Is The Capital Of
A. South Sudan
B. Spain
C. Sweden
D. Maldives
ANSWER: A - “Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India” Book Is Written By
A. Urjit Patel
B. Stephen King
C. J.K Rowling
D. Amish Tripathi
ANSWER: D - Duty, Honour, Courage Is The Motto Of
A. Maratha Light Infantry
B. The Grenadiers
C. Rajput Regiment
D. Jat Regiment
ANSWER: A - Prahaar Missile Manufactured By
A. MDL
B. BDL
C. CSL
D. DRDO
ANSWER: B - Regimental Centre of GARHWAL RIFLES Is In
A. Happy Valley, Shillong, Meghalaya
B. Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
C. Lansdowne, Uttarakhand
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - INS Jalashwa Is A
A. Destroyer
B. OPV
C. Submarine
D. Amphibious transport dock
ANSWER: D - Exercises B/w The India And UK Is Called:
A. Desert Eagle
B. SLINEX
C. Indra
D. Indradhanush
ANSWER: D - How Many Countries Are In SAARC?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 8
D. 6
ANSWER: C - Current CDS of Indian Armed Forces Is
A. Gen Anil Chauhan
B. Gen Bipin Rawat
C. Gen M M Narravane
D. None
ANSWER: A
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