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Defence Current Affairs 29 March 2025
Bilateral Exercise – INDRA 2025
- The 14th edition of the Indian – Russia bilateral naval exercise INDRA, a cornerstone of the enduring maritime partnership between India and Russia, is set to take place off Chennai from 28 Mar to 02 Apr 25.
- Since its inception in 2003, Exercise INDRA epitomises the long-term strategic relationship between the two Navies.
- The exercise will see participation of Russian Federation Naval Ships Pechanga, Rezkiy and Aldar Tsydenzhapov along with INS Rana, Kuthar and Maritime patrol aircraft P8l.
MoD inks Two Contracts Worth Rs 62,700 crore with HAL
- Ministry of Defence on March 28, 2025, signed two contracts with HAL for supply of 156 LCH Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment worth Rs. 62,700 crore, excluding taxes.
- The first contract is for supply of 66 LCHs to the IAF and second is for supply of 90 LCHs to the Indian Army.
- The supply of these Helicopters shall commence from the third year and will be spread over the next five years. The contracts will enhance the combat capability of Armed Forces at high altitudes.
- This helicopter has a large number of components designed & manufactured in India and it is planned to achieve an overall indigenous content of over 65% during the execution of this procurement.
- MoD also signed a contract with Metrea Management for Wet Leasing of one Flight Refuelling Aircraft (FRA) for providing Air to Air refuelling training to pilots of IAF and Indian Navy. Metrea will provide FRA (KC135 Aircraft) within six months which will be the first FRA to be wet leased by IAF.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Inaugurates Techkriti 2025
- CDS General Anil Chauhan, inaugurated Techkriti 2025, Asia’s largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, at IIT Kanpur.
- CDS gave insights on the need for advancement and modernisation in the Indian Armed Forces and shared his perspectives on preparing for emerging challenges of Future Wars, specifically in the Cyber, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum and Cognitive domains.
- Techkriti 2025 promises to be a remarkable celebration of technology, entrepreneurship and collaboration, pushing the boundaries of discovery and innovation.
- A special segment, ‘Rakshakriti’, a dedicated Defence Expo to showcase the cutting-edge defence technology, was a key feature of Techkriti 2025.
Indian Army Signs Procurement Deal with Ashok Leyland
- In a bid to enhance the combat force regeneration capability of the Indian Army, the MoD has signed a contract worth Rs 168.09 Crore with M/s Ashok Leyland Defence Systems Ltd for 54 Heavy Recovery Vehicles (HRV).
- The newly procured HRVs will play a crucial role in the recovery of disabled, stranded and damaged military vehicles across challenging terrains, including high-altitude and desert environments.
- The integration of these advanced HRVs is expected to significantly improve recovery operations, ensuring higher mission success rates and operational readiness, the release added.
72 Division of Mountain Strike Corps Being Raised In Ladakh
- The Indian Army is raising the 72 Infantry Division under the Leh-based 14 Corps, also known as the Fire and Fury Corps, to reinforce security in Eastern Ladakh.
- This move is part of a broader strategy to bolster defences along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, particularly after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
- The 72 Infantry Division was approved in 2017 for the 17 Mountain Strike Corps (MSC) and was initially planned to be based in Pathankot for operations in Eastern Ladakh. At that time, the MSC only had one division, the 59 Division, which focused on areas under Eastern Command.
- The headquarters of the 72 Division is being established with an initial complement of 25 officers, 30 Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs), and 112 Jawans. This is not an expansion of manpower but a reorganisation of existing resources.
- A brigade headquarters has already been deployed in Eastern Ladakh, while other elements are undergoing specialized training for high-altitude warfare.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- The Indian Army is raising the 72 Infantry Division under which corps?
A. 17 Mountain Strike Corps
B. 14 Corps (Fire and Fury Corps)
C. 33 Corps
D. 4 Corps
ANSWER: B - Where was the 72 Infantry Division initially planned to be based?
A. Leh
B. Pathankot
C. Tawang
D. Sikkim
ANSWER: B - How many Heavy Recovery Vehicles (HRVs) has the MoD contracted M/s
Ashok Leyland Ltd to supply?
A. 50
B. 54
C. 60
D. 72
ANSWER: B - How many Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) is HAL supplying to the Indian
Armed Forces?
A. 120
B. 156
C. 180
D. 200
ANSWER: B - Where will the 14th edition of the India-Russia naval exercise INDRA be
conducted?
A. Visakhapatnam
B. Chennai
C. Kochi
D. Mumbai
ANSWER: B - Which event did Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurate
at IIT Kanpur?
A. Techkriti 2025
B. Aero India 2025
C. DefExpo 2025
D. Synergy 2025
ANSWER: C - 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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