Daily Defence Update - 8th May 2024 Defence Current Affairs

Daily Defence Update - 8th May 2024 Defence Current Affairs
08-May 2024...........

Current Affairs is a very important part of the defence exams like NDA, CDS, MNS, and AFCAT. Many candidates find it very difficult to prepare for current affairs as there is a lack of good sources of current affairs. Defence Guru is presenting another helpful initiative to cover defence current affairs for the NDA, CDS, MNS, and AFCAT exams. In this new series called Daily Defence Updates, we will be presenting daily defence current affairs covering all the major defence events within India as well as in other parts of the world. We will cover major geopolitical events also so as to prepare you for the SSB interview.

 

Search Operation Intensifies After Killing of IAF Corporal and Village Defence Guard

A search operation is underway in Jammu and Kashmir after an Indian Air Force (IAF) corporal and a village defence guard were killed in a terror attack on an IAF convoy in Poonch. In this search operation, the Commander of TRF has been killed.

India Reacts to Student Protests in the US

The Indian government has reacted to protests by Indian students in the US regarding a recent campus incident. The focus is on maintaining a balance between freedom of expression and student safety. India has noticed that Student protests are increasingly targeting the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Three Indian Navy Ships Visit Singapore

Three Indian Navy ships are currently on a deployment in the South China Sea and have made a port call in Singapore as part of their mission. The visit comes amidst rising tensions in the South China Sea, where China claims a significant portion of the territory disputed by other nations. News reports have not revealed the names of ships due to confidential reasons.

No Import of Ammunition from Next Year Onwards

 The Indian Army has announced that it will stop importing ammunition from foreign countries starting next year. This signifies a push for self-reliance in defense equipment. Indian Armed Forces have been focusing on the Atmanirbhar Initiative in defence sector also that’s why they have made a list of items that can not be imported from abroad. These items will be manufactured indigenously only. This initiative will support the Indian economy and give a push to Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Pakistan's Drone-Facilitated Narcotics and Weapon Smuggling

There are growing concerns about Pakistan's use of drones to smuggle narcotics and weapons across the border into India. Pakistan-based smugglers and their secret agency ISI have been increasingly using Drones to supply weapons and drugs in Indian Territory. These drones are hard to be identified and these drones can easily smuggle these items without being detected by security agencies.

 

Question-1 What prompted the search operation in Jammu and Kashmir?

a) Killing of an IAF corporal and a village defence guard

b) Protest by Indian students in the US

c) Visit of Indian Navy ships to Singapore

d) Decision to stop importing ammunition by the Indian Army

Ans- Killing of an IAF corporal and a village defence guard

 

Question-2 What is the focus of the Indian government regarding the student protests in the US?

a) Balancing freedom of expression and student safety

b) Promoting Indian culture abroad

c) Suppressing student protests

d) Diplomatic negotiations with the US government

Ans- Balancing freedom of expression and student safety

 

Question-3 Why did the Indian Navy ships make a port call in Singapore?

a) To participate in a joint military exercise

b) To resupply fuel and provisions

c) As part of their deployment in the South China Sea

d) To respond to a security threat in the region

Ans- As part of their deployment in the South China Sea

 

Question-4 What is the significance of the Indian Army's decision to stop importing ammunition from foreign countries?

a) It signifies a push for self-reliance in defense equipment

b) It aims to increase dependence on foreign suppliers

c) It reflects a lack of funds for defense procurement

d) It aligns with international arms control agreements

Ans- It signifies a push for self-reliance in defense equipment


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