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Defence Current Affairs 29 April 2024
CDS Concludes His Official Visit To France
- Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan concluded a comprehensive visit to France, which has reaffirmed the continued long-standing strategic partnership between India and France, and further reinforcing the bilateral Defence Cooperation between the two nations.
- Deliberations at France’s Directorate General of Armament for enhancing the exchange of high-end dual-use technologies followed by interactions with the top leadership of the French Defence industry, including Dassault, Safran and Naval Groups, and Thales Alenia Space, towards futuristic capacity building of the Indian Armed Forces, would provide an impetus to indigenisation.
- The exchanges at the French Land Forces Command (CFT), the French Space Command (CDE), and the School of Military Studies (Ecole Militaire), while providing India’s point of view on security challenges, have also provided opportunities for enhancing defence collaboration in space, modernisation initiatives and also augmenting bilateral training between both nations.
- The CDS also paid tributes at the War Memorials of Neuve-Chapelle and Villers-Guislain, to the extraordinary bravery of soldiers of the Indian Expeditionary Force who fought on the Western Front during the First World War, towards enhancing peace and tranquility in the region. These memorials stand testimony to the long-standing Indo-French relationship.
- The India-France Strategic Partnership has gathered significant momentum over time and has now evolved into an even closer and multifaceted relationship that spans diverse areas of cooperation.
Indian Navy Rescues Panama-flagged Crude Oil Tanker
- The Indian Navy has successfully rescued the crew of a Panama-flagged crude oil tanker, MV Andromeda Star, after it came under a missile attack by Houthi militants. The vessel was attacked in the Red Sea on April 26, prompting a rapid response from the Indian Navy’s destroyer, INS Kochi.
- The attack resulted in minor damage to the vessel, which is operated by a company based in Seychelles.
- According to the US Central Command, Iranian-backed Houthi militants launched three anti-ship ballistic missiles from Yemen into the Red Sea, targeting the merchant vessel Maisha and MV Andromeda Star.
- All 30 crew members, including 22 Indian nationals, were reported safe, and the vessel proceeded with its scheduled journey to the next port.
ICG Foils Pakistan’s Drug Smuggling Attempt; Seizes Narcotics
- ICG intercepted 86 kg of narcotics worth Rs 600 crore from a Pakistani boat off the Gujarat coast on Sunday. The 14 crew members who were attempting to smuggle the drugs into India were arrested and brought to Porbandar for further investigations.
- “In a breathtaking overnight operation, Indian Coast Guard undertook an intelligence-based anti-narcotics operation at sea on 28 Apr 24. Approx 86 kg of narcotics worth Rs 600 crore has been apprehended along with 14 crew from the Pakistani boat,” the ICG said.
- “The jointness of ICG and ATS, which has led to eleven such successful law enforcement operations in the last three years, itself reaffirms the synergy for national objectives,” it added.
Houthis strike again: Oil tanker damaged, US drone shot down
- Yemen’s Houthis have struck again, with reports emerging of an oil tanker damaged and a US drone shot down amid escalating tensions over Israel’s offensive in Gaza.
- In his latest televised address, the Houthis’ military spokesman, Yahya Saree, claimed responsibility for targeting the “British oil ship Andromeda Star” in the Red Sea with naval missiles. The vessel sustained minor damage, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), but is continuing its journey unimpeded.
Nainital Forest Fire
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Saturday that the Indian Army and Air Force helicopters are assisting in controlling forest fires in the state that have reached Nainital after raging for over 36 hours and burning several hectares of green cover.
- A massive fire broke out in Ladiyakata area of the Nainital Air Force Centre on Friday. The blaze has been burning for over 36 hours, sweeping through dense forests in the mountainous region.
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed MI-17 helicopters to assist in the firefighting efforts. These helicopters are pulling water from Nainital Lake to douse the flames, resulting in a temporary halt to boating activities on the lake.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- In 2023, what position did India secure in global military spending?
A. Sixth
B. Second
C. Fourth
D. Fifth
ANSWER: C - With which country does India concluded the joint military exercise DUSTLIK?
A. Oman
B. Uzbekistan
C. Kazakhstan
D. Turkmenistan
ANSWER: B - Which Company Delivered The 25T Bollard Pull Tug, Mahabali, To The Indian
Navy?
A. GRSE
B. GSL
C. HSL
D. Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd (SSPL)
ANSWER: D - Recently, the US State Department approved the sale of MQ-9B Sky Guardian
drones to which country?
A. Ukraine
B. Taiwan
C. Australia
D. Bharat
ANSWER: D - When Has The Indian Navy Declared The ‘Year of Naval Civilians’?
A. 2025
B. 2023
C. 2022
D. 2024
ANSWER: D - What Is SARVATRA In The Context Of The Indian Army’s Defence Capabilities?
A. Special Operations Force
B. Tactical Reconnaissance System
C. Rapid Deployment Platform
D. Mobile Bridging System
ANSWER: D - C295 Aircraft Manufactured By
A. Boeing
B. Airbus
C. HAL
D. None
ANSWER: B - Indian Space Science Data Centre Is Located At
A. Chennai
B. Bengaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Kochi
ANSWER: B - __Becomes Indian Army’s First Woman Sky Diver
A. Roop Rai
B. Lance Naik Manju
C. Corporal Manju
D. None
ANSWER: B - __Plans To Establish The National Government Cloud To Store Sensitive Data.
A. MOD
B. MEA
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - The Hawker Siddeley HS 748 Is A
A. Helicopter
B. Machine Gun
C. UAV
D. Transport Aircraft
ANSWER: D - ‘Swift and Sure’ Is The Motto Of
A. Army Aviation Corps
B. Sikh Regiment
C. Rajput Regiment
D. Gorkha
ANSWER: A - Which Regiment Has Motto: “Veer Bhogya Vasundhara”?
A. RAJPUTANA RIFLES
B. RAJPUT REGIMENT
C. DOGRA REGIMENT
D. SIKH REGIMENT
ANSWER: A - ICMF Stands For
A. Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing Facility
B. Integrated Cry Engine Manufacturing Facility
C. Integrated Cryogenic Engine Make Facility
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - “Bolo Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki jai” Is The War Cry Of
A. Maratha Light Infantry Regiment
B. Grenadiers
C. Punjab Regiment
D. Parachute Regiment
ANSWER: A - Rabat Is The Capital Of
A. Morocco
B. Montenegro
C. Monaco
D. Maldives
ANSWER: A - “Without Fear or Favour” Book Written By
A. R K Narayan
B. Khushwant Singh
C. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
D. APJ Abdul Kalam
ANSWER: C - Exercises B/w The India And Bangladesh Is Called:
A. GARUDA SHAKTI
B. SLINEX
C. SAMPRITI
D. Yudha Abhyas
ANSWER: C - __Is The Legal Branch Of The Indian Army.
A. Army Court
B. Supreme Court
C. Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Department
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - Exercises B/w India And Kyrgyzstan Is Called:
A. KHANJAR
B. SLINEX
C. NOMADIC ELEPHANT
D. Yudha Abhyas
ANSWER: A
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