Defence

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 Defence
1. Which indigenously advanced light helicopter is inducted into the service of the (+2, -0)
Indian Coast Guard at Porbandar, Gujarat?

a. Mi-26

b. HAL Dhruv ALH

c. Light Helicopter Mk III

d. HAL Light Utility Helicopter

2. Which of the following Air Squadron has been inducted into the Indian Navy? (+2, -0)

a. Indian Naval Air Squadron 324

b. Indian Naval Air Squadron 300

c. Indian Naval Air Squadron 303

d. Indian Naval Air Squadron 344

3. The National Intelligence Grid has been transferred to which security force by (+2, -0)
the Ministry of Home Affairs?

a. Central Industrial Security Force

b. Border Security Force

c. Central Reserve Police Force

d. Sashastra Seema Bal

4. Consider the following statement regarding the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS)- (+2, -0)
1)  The maximum age limit for the appointment of CDS has been fixed at 62
years.
 2)  The CDS eligibility has been amended by the government under which
serving or retired three-star army lieutenant generals, air marshals, and vice
admirals can also be appointed for the post.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

5. Which statement(s) is/are correct regarding the powers of the National (+2, -0)
Investigation Agency and CBI?
1. The National Investigation Agency has jurisdiction over the country.
2. The CBI has to compulsorily obtain the concurrence of the concerned State
Government before initiating the investigation of any offense in a State.
Code:

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2
 Answers
1. Answer: c

Explanation:
• Indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter Mk III Squadron inducted into service of Indian
Coast Guard at Porbandar, Gujarat.

• The Mk III Squadron has been set up as a step toward achieving self-reliance in the
field of Search and Rescue (SAR) and Maritime Surveillance in line with Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi's vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.

• The Mk III helicopter is indigenously manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

(HAL).

• The Mk III squadron is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment like electro-optical

sensors, Shakti engines, a full glass cockpit, a high-intensity searchlight, an advanced
communication system, an automatic detection system as well a SAR homer with
advanced radar.

• Presently 13 ALH Mk-III aircraft have been inducted into the Indian Coast Guard in a
phased manner, out of which four aircraft are stationed at Porbandar.

• Since inducting into service, ALH Mk-III aircraft have carried out several operational
missions including night SAR for the first time off the coast of Diu.

2. Answer: a

Explanation:
* Indian Naval Air Squadron 324 was inducted into the Indian Navy in an impressive
commissioning ceremony held at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam in the presence of Vice-
Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, AVSM, YSM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern
Naval Command.

* The unit is the first squadron of the Navy to operate indigenously designed and
manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk III (MR) helicopters on the Eastern
Seaboard.

* INAS 324 codenamed "Kestrels" is a bird of prey and has good sensory capabilities
which signify the aircraft and the intended role of this air squadron.
 * The ALH Mk III helicopters are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including state-
of-the-art surveillance radars and electro-optical sensors.

* In addition to their core roles of Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), these helicopters
can be deployed for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations as
well as special operations with Marine Commandos.

3. Answer: b

Explanation:
• The tenure of the Chief Executive Officer of the National Intelligence Grid has been
reduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Intelligence Grid has been
transferred to the Border Security Force.

• This year, Mr. Ashish Gupta was appointed as the CEO of NATGRID, Ashish Gupta is a
1989 batch IPS officer.

• NATGRID is an online database that aggregates information from more than 20

organizations in the fields of telecommunications, tax records, banks, immigration, etc.

• The National Intelligence Grid (NetGrid) project was launched in the year 2009 after the
26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

• The objective of the National Intelligence Grid is to provide access to data held by
central agencies such as IB, RAW, and others on a secure platform for counter-terrorism
investigations.

4. Answer: b

Explanation:
• The CDS eligibility has been amended by the government under which serving or
retired three-star army lieutenant generals, air marshals, and vice admirals can also be
appointed for this post.

• Three separate notifications have been issued by the Defense Ministry amending the
rules of the Army, Navy, and Air Force for the appointment of the next Chief of Defense
Staff (CDS).

• As per the notifications issued, three-star officers serving in the Army, Air Marshals in
the Air Force, Vice-Admirals in the Navy, or retired service chiefs or three-star officers, if
deemed so, shall be appointed as Chiefs of Defense Staff. can be appointed. necessary in
the public interest. Is.
 • As per the notification released at present, the maximum age limit for the appointment
of CDS has been fixed at 65 years.

5. Answer: c

Explanation:
With respect to the powers of the National Investigation Agency and the CBI, both
statements are correct.

It may be noted that the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is governed by the
NIA Act, 2008, has jurisdiction across the country. But the CBI is governed by the Delhi
Special Police Establishment (DSPA) Act, 1964, and before initiating an investigation into
an offense in a State, it must mandatorily obtain the consent of the State Government
concerned.