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Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (20th May-27th May)

Fill up your responses for this Week Quiz if you have missed and save your responses for future reference. Prepare for UPSC CSE/ CDS/ AFCAT/ SSC CGL/ CAPF and other competitive exams.For study Material contact us by filling query form or mail us. We will get back to you. Winner of this Week's Quiz: Jayant LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (26th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (25th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (24th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (23rd MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 22nd MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 21st MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 20th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED

Indian Air Force Operationalised Second Squadron of LCA Tejas: 4th Gen Combat Aircraft

Indian Air Force Operationalised its No. 18 Squadron, "The Flying Bullets" with HAL Light Combat Aircraft Mk1 Tejas on 27th May. Tejas is the fourth generation aircraft. The induction of this indigenous tailless compound delta wing aircraft is inaugurated at Sulur Air Force Base Station near Coimbatore by our Air Force Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria. This is the second Squadron to be Equipped with LCA Tejas after No. 45 Squadron. No. 18 Squadron, "The Flying Bullets" was formed on April 15,1965 with motto "Teevra aur Nirbhaya" meaning "Swift & Fearless". This Squadron is known for its remarkable role during 1971 Kargil War in Srinagar. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sikhon who is the only officer of IAF to be awarded with Param Vir Chakra was an officer of this Squadron. Before the induction of HAL Tejas, this squadron was flying MiG 27 Aircraft before getting number plated on April 15,2016. Tejas is built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Indig...

Current Affairs Quiz (26th May)

LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (26th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED Fill up your responses for 26th May Quiz Prepare for UPSC CSE/ CDS/ AFCAT/ SSC CGL/ CAPF and other competitive exams.For study Material contact us by filling query form or mail us. We will get back to you. Result of Current Affairs Quiz(25th May) :    Aditya scored 14/16  Jayant scored 11/16 Dharani scored 10/16 LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (26th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED You can also Access links to previous Quiz from here by clicking on the link for given Date: LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (25th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (24th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (23rd MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 22nd MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 21st MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 20th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED

Ladakh Issue: PM Modi Reviewed situation with CDS, NSA & 3 Service Chiefs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Reviewed the situation on Line of Control because of ongoing standoff with China across the border in the Ladakh region with NSA Ajit Doval, CDS Bipin Rawat and the Commander-in-Chief of three armed forces amid rising tension. This meeting took place after the meeting between the defence minister Rajnath Singh With CDS, Chiefs of Armed forces. COAS MM Naravane briefed about the locations of different standoffs in the Ladakh region as he visited the region last week. The meeting was held to review the implementation of recommendation of Shekatkar Committee but the Discussion of Ladakh stand off took place. The flurry of meetings comes at a time when Chinese and Indian troops have been skirmishing in the Sikkim and Ladakh region. Satellite pictures have shown that Beijing have shown that Beijing is expanding an airbase near Ladakh about at a distance of 200 km from the Galwan valley reports said. Close shots have even revealed fighter jets on the ...

Ladakh issue: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held meeting with CDS, armed forces Chiefs

Amid rising tension and standoff in Galwan valley in Ladakh, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a security review meeting with Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat and all the three chiefs of Indian Army, Navy & Air force to take a ground report on the situation in Ladakh region. The meeting Between them lasted for almost an hour in which defence minister is briefed about the Indian response to the actions of Chinese troops and increasing mobilization in the Galwan Valley of Ladakh region. The meeting followed the reports of the deployment of around 5000 Chinese Troops on the Chinese side of the disputed border. The meeting concluded with the decision that the Road Construction by India will not be stopped and will continue. Also, Troop deployment will be increased according to the Chinese troop deployment in the region.This meeting took place in the New Delhi. India has increased the troop deployment in the Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley region where Chinese deplo...

Escalation of tension between India & China: Xi Jinping directed 'Prepare for War' to Its armed forces

Amid increasing tension between India and China across Line of Actual Control(LAC) which is over 3,500 km long. Xi Jinping, President of China and General Secretary of Communist party of China while attending the meeting of delegations of People's Liberation Army(PLA) ordered the Chinese military to scale up the war preparedness . He directed armed forces to strengthen training of troops and to be ready for war amid rising tensions with US and India. As per Xi Jinping it is important to "Comprehensively strengthen the training of troops and prepare for war","resolutely safeguard national sovereignty" and "safeguard the overall strategic stability of the country. Xi Jinping ordered the military to think about worst scenarios, scale up training and effectively deal with all sort of complex situations. His Comments came in the backdrop of nearly 20-day standoff between India and China at 3500 km long de facto border at LAC. Several in Ladakh and N...

Current Affairs Quiz (25th May)

LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (25th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED Fill up your responses for 25th May Quiz Prepare for UPSC CSE/ CDS/ AFCAT/ SSC CGL/ CAPF and other competitive exams.For study Material contact us by filling query form or mail us. We will get back to you. Result of Current Affairs Quiz(24th May) :    Jayant scored 10/11  Sanjeet scored 10/11 Amrendra scored 9/11 LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (25th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED You can also Access links to previous Quiz from here by clicking on the link for given Date: LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (24th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (23rd MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 22nd MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 21st MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 20th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED Questions List: 1. Which company has elevated Mohit Gupta as its co-founder? 2. India has discussed on joint research and techn...

Indian Army Canines(Dogs): Unsung Warriors

Apart from soldiers, Dogs of Armed forces always remained an integral part. They are fearless warriors and prove to be deadly in their attack. This animal always assisted man in uniform with their loyalty in battlefield. They also undergoes a rigorous training procedure just like soldiers and officers in the Indian Army. The dogs in Indian Army was put in the service right from 1959. Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre and College imparts basic and advance training to the dogs and their trainees in various specializations. Motto of RVC: 'Pashu Seva Asmakam Dharma' The dogs are trained in different fields depending on their breed and aptitude. Not every dog is suitable to be recruited in Indian Army, many of the dogs are rejected during training process. Currently, around 1,200 trained dogs of different breeds are serving in Indian Army. Mainly, foreign breeds are serving in Indian Army like: German Shepherds Labradors Belgian Shepherds Great Swiss Mountain Dogs But recen...

Current Affairs Quiz (24th May)

LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (24th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED Fill up your responses for 24th May Quiz Prepare for UPSC CSE/ CDS/ AFCAT/ SSC CGL/ CAPF and other competitive exams.For study Material contact us by filling query form or mail us. We will get back to you. Result of Current Affairs Quiz(23rd May) : Jayant (13/15) Scored highest points LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (24th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED You can also Access links to previous Quiz from here by clicking on the link for given Date: LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (23rd MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 22nd MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 21st MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 20th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED Questions List: 1. Who has been appointed as the National President of FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO)? 2. Which day is celebrated as Commonwealth Day in India? 3. Who has become the World's Highest Paid female Athlete according...

MARCOS (Marine Commandos): "The Few, The Fearless"

Marine Commando Force (MCF) is a part of special forces of Indian Defence along with PARA SF and GARUD. They are a part of Indian navy and are capable of undertaking operations in all types of environments air,land and water but are specialised in performing maritime operations. They are known for their commendable actions in various highly specialised operations. Operational Specializations: Amphibious Reconnaissance Operations Special Surveillance Hostage-Rescue Operations Counter-Insurgency Operations Asymmetric Warfare Foreign Internal Defence (FID) Scheming Operations inside Hostile Territory- Diving Operations, Special Raids Unconventional Warfare Sky Diving Submarine Operations Urban Warfare Submersible Craft Operations Offshore Operations Explosive Ordnance Disposal Techniques Performing highly specialised Amphibious Operations Offshore Operations Airborne Operations Combat Diving Operations Anti-Hijacking Anti-Piracy Infiltration and Exfiltration Tactics Active : Since 1987 B...

Current Affairs Quiz (23rd May)

  LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (23rd MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED Fill up your responses for 23rd May Quiz Prepare for UPSC CSE/ CDS/ AFCAT/ SSC CGL/ CAPF and other competitive exams.For study Material contact us by filling query form or mail us. We will get back to you. Result of Current Affairs Quiz(22nd May) : Aditya (16/20) Scored highest points LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (23rd MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED You can also Access links to previous Quiz from here by clicking on the link for given Date: LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 22nd MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 21st MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED LINK FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ( 20th MAY) CLICK HERE TO PROCEED Questions List: 1. Name the company which has signed an MoU with NTPC Limited to set up a Joint Venture Company for Renewable Energy business. 2. When was International Turtle Day observed? 3. Recently, Scheme has been launched by the central government for complete solarization of Ko...