India Joins Australia-Led Talisman Sabre 2025, World's Largest War Drill with 19 Nations
India is taking part in Talisman Sabre 2025, a big military exercise led by Australia. The drill started on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
This is the 11th time this exercise is happening. It is the biggest and most advanced military training ever done in Australia. Around 35,000 soldiers from 19 different countries, including India, are taking part.
This is the 11th time this exercise is happening. It is the biggest and most advanced military training ever done in Australia. Around 35,000 soldiers from 19 different countries, including India, are taking part.
Important MCQs
1. When did the Talisman Sabre 2025 military exercise start?
A. July 10, 2025
B. July 11, 2025
C. July 13, 2025
D. July 15, 2025
Answer: C
2. Which country is leading the Talisman Sabre 2025 exercise?
A. India
B. USA
C. UK
D. Australia
Answer: D
3. How many countries are participating in Talisman Sabre 2025?
A. 11
B. 15
C. 19
D. 25
Answer: C
4. How many military personnel are involved in the Talisman Sabre 2025 exercise?
A. 15,000
B. 25,000
C. 35,000
D. 45,000
Answer: C
5. Which of the following statements is true?
A. This is the 5th Talisman Sabre exercise.
B. India is not part of this exercise.
C. This is the 11th edition of the Talisman Sabre.
D. The exercise is hosted by the USA.
Answer: C
Passport mobile van for remote areas launched in Northeast
A Passport Seva Mobile Van was launched at Gauhati University by Dr. KJ Srinivasa, Joint Secretary for the Passport Seva Project and Chief Passport Officer from the Ministry of External Affairs.
This mobile van will visit remote and rural areas in the Northeast, helping people easily submit their passport applications. It is like a "one-stop shop" where the full application process can be done.
Currently, under the Regional Passport Office (RPO) Guwahati, there are:
6 Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs)
19 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs)
covering 6 northeastern states.
This mobile van will visit remote and rural areas in the Northeast, helping people easily submit their passport applications. It is like a "one-stop shop" where the full application process can be done.
Currently, under the Regional Passport Office (RPO) Guwahati, there are:
6 Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs)
19 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs)
covering 6 northeastern states.
Important MCQs
1. Who launched the Passport Seva Mobile Van in Guwahati?
A. Himanta Biswa Sarma
B. Harmeet Singh
C. Dr. KJ Srinivasa
D. Laxman Acharya
Answer: C
2. Where was the Passport Seva Mobile Van launched?
A. RPO Guwahati Office
B. Gauhati University
C. Assam Secretariat
D. Raj Bhawan
Answer: B
3. What is the main purpose of the Passport Seva Mobile Van?
A. To deliver passports at home
B. To help people in remote areas submit passport applications
C. To print passports faster
D. To check passport status
Answer: B
4. How many Passport Seva Kendras and Post Office PSKs are there under RPO Guwahati?
A. 5 PSKs and 10 POPSKs
B. 6 PSKs and 19 POPSKs
C. 8 PSKs and 15 POPSKs
D. 10 PSKs and 20 POPSKs
Answer: B
5. How many mobile vans are currently provided to Regional Passport Offices across India?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 37
D. 50
Answer: C
Drone Surveillance by Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (TSECL)
The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (TSECL) is planning to use drones to monitor power lines and improve electricity service in the state.
This drone-based system will:
- Help in quick maintenance and reduce power cuts.
- Take clear images and videos of towers, wires, and insulators to find any damage.
- Be useful in remote or forested areas where it’s hard for workers to check lines manually.
- Detect problems like hotspots, broken wires, and overheating using thermal imaging.
- Improve safety by avoiding the need for workers to climb poles or work near live wires.
- Use AI to spot damage, wire misalignment, and illegal power tapping.
- Help control vegetation growth near power lines to avoid disruptions.
This drone-based system will:
- Help in quick maintenance and reduce power cuts.
- Take clear images and videos of towers, wires, and insulators to find any damage.
- Be useful in remote or forested areas where it’s hard for workers to check lines manually.
- Detect problems like hotspots, broken wires, and overheating using thermal imaging.
- Improve safety by avoiding the need for workers to climb poles or work near live wires.
- Use AI to spot damage, wire misalignment, and illegal power tapping.
- Help control vegetation growth near power lines to avoid disruptions.
Important MCQs
1. Which organization is introducing drone surveillance in Tripura?
A. ONGC
B. PGCIL
C. TSECL
D. NTPC
Answer: C
2. What is one main benefit of using drones for power line monitoring?
A. Reduce electricity bills
B. Avoid night power supply
C. Identify damage and improve maintenance
D. Increase power consumption
Answer: C
3. Which areas will benefit most from drone surveillance?
A. Cities only
B. Suburban highways
C. Remote, forested, and hilly areas
D. Office buildings
Answer: C
4. What safety advantage do drones offer?
A. Train more engineers
B. Reduce the need for workers to climb towers
C. Supply more electricity
D. Replace power poles
Answer: B
5. Which advanced technologies will the drones use?
A. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
B. Thermal imaging and AI analysis
C. GPS calling
D. Smart meters only
Answer: B
