Defence current affairs form a critical scoring segment in major competitive examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the Indian Armed Forces, including CDS, NDA, and AFCAT. This section evaluates an aspirant’s awareness of strategic geopolitical shifts, major indigenous defense acquisitions, bilateral and multilateral military exercises, and organizational restructuring within the armed forces. Keeping track of modern military hardware, aerospace developments, and strategic doctrines is essential for clearing competitive cutoffs. Practicing targeted multiple-choice questions enables candidates to translate dynamic defense developments into high-yield exam performance.
1. Which among the following is a multilateral naval exercise featuring the Quad countries (India, USA, Japan, and Australia)?
Correct Answer: b) Exercise Malabar
Explanation:
Exercise Malabar is a major multilateral naval exercise that primarily involves the navies of the Quad nations: India, USA, Japan, and Australia.
2. Exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' is a joint military exercise conducted between India and which country?
Correct Answer: c) United States
Explanation:
Yudh Abhyas is an annual bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the United States Army.
3. Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' is a bilateral military training exercise between India and:
Correct Answer: a) Mongolia
Explanation:
Nomadic Elephant is an annual bilateral military exercise between India and Mongolia designed to strengthen military ties and enhance counter-terrorism operations.
4. The joint military exercise 'Surya Kiran' is conducted between India and which neighboring country?
Correct Answer: b) Nepal
Explanation:
Exercise Surya Kiran is a bilateral joint military exercise held alternatively in India and Nepal to enhance interoperability in counter-terrorism and disaster relief operations.
5. Exercise 'Mitra Shakti' is conducted between the Indian Army and the army of which country?
Correct Answer: a) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Mitra Shakti is a bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army focused on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations.
6. The bilateral air exercise named 'Garuda' is conducted between the Indian Air Force and the Air Force of:
Correct Answer: c) France
Explanation:
Exercise Garuda is a bilateral air exercise held between the Indian Air Force and the French Air and Space Force.
7. Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' is a joint military exercise between India and:
Correct Answer: b) Japan
Explanation:
Dharma Guardian is an annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force.
8. The Special Forces of India and the US conduct which of the following joint military exercises?
Correct Answer: a) Vajra Prahar
Explanation:
Vajra Prahar is an annual joint military exercise conducted between the Special Forces of India and the United States.
9. SIMBEX is a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Navy of which country?
Correct Answer: d) Singapore
Explanation:
SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) is an annual bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy.
10. Which of the following describes the 'Agni-V' missile developed by India?
Correct Answer: b) Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Explanation:
Agni-V is an Indian nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by DRDO with a range of over 5,000 kilometers.
11. BrahMos is a joint venture between India's DRDO and which Russian entity?
Correct Answer: b) NPO Mashinostroyeniya
Explanation:
BrahMos Aerospace is a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya.
12. What kind of missile is 'Astra', developed by DRDO?
Correct Answer: b) Air-to-Air Missile
Explanation:
Astra is India's first indigenously developed Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) air-to-air missile designed to engage and destroy highly maneuvering supersonic aerial targets.
13. 'Helina' is the helicopter-launched version of which missile?
Correct Answer: c) Nag
Explanation:
Helina (Helicopter-launched Nag) is a third-generation, fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile developed by DRDO.
14. What is the 'Pralay' missile recently inducted by the Indian Armed Forces?
Correct Answer: a) Tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile
Explanation:
Pralay is a canisterised tactical, surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by DRDO for battlefield use.
15. The 'Nirbhay' missile developed by India is characterized as a:
Correct Answer: b) Subsonic cruise missile
Explanation:
Nirbhay is a long-range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missile designed and developed in India by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) under DRDO.
16. What does VSHORADS stand for in the context of Indian defence?
Correct Answer: a) Very Short Range Air Defence System
Explanation:
VSHORADS stands for Very Short Range Air Defence System, which is a man-portable air defence system designed to neutralize low-altitude aerial threats.
17. The 'Rudram' missile, successfully tested by India, is an:
Correct Answer: b) Anti-radiation missile
Explanation:
Rudram-1 is India's first indigenous anti-radiation missile, designed to detect, track, and neutralize adversary radar and communication assets.
18. What is the 'SAMAR' system developed by the Indian Air Force?
Correct Answer: b) A surface-to-air missile for assured retaliation
Explanation:
SAMAR (Surface to Air Missile for Assured Retaliation) is an indigenous air defence system developed by the IAF using repurposed Russian air-to-air missiles.
19. What does the SMART system developed by DRDO relate to?
Correct Answer: a) Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo
Explanation:
SMART (Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo) is a system designed to enhance anti-submarine warfare capabilities far beyond the conventional range of torpedoes.
20. LCH 'Prachand', inducted into the Indian Air Force and Army, is a:
Correct Answer: a) Light Combat Helicopter
Explanation:
Prachand is India's first indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for high-altitude operations.
21. Who manufactures the LCA Tejas aircraft for the Indian Air Force?
Correct Answer: c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Explanation:
The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in collaboration with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA).
22. The C-295 transport aircraft project in India is a collaboration between Airbus and which Indian company?
Correct Answer: b) Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)
Explanation:
The C-295 transport aircraft are being manufactured in India under a partnership between Airbus Defence and Space and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).
23. The Rafale fighter jets inducted into the Indian Air Force are manufactured by which company?
Correct Answer: c) Dassault Aviation
Explanation:
Rafale is a French twin-engine, multirole fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation.
24. The Apache AH-64E helicopters inducted into the Indian military are primarily designed for:
Correct Answer: d) Attack and anti-armor operations
Explanation:
The Boeing AH-64E Apache is an advanced multi-role combat helicopter primarily used for attack, reconnaissance, and anti-armor missions.
25. The MH-60 Romeo helicopters procured by the Indian Navy are sourced from which country?
Correct Answer: c) United States
Explanation:
The MH-60R Seahawk (Romeo) multi-mission helicopters are manufactured by Lockheed Martin in the United States and were procured for the Indian Navy.
26. What is the primary function of the 'Netra' aircraft in the Indian Air Force?
Correct Answer: b) Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)
Explanation:
Netra is an indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system developed by DRDO to monitor airspace and direct fighter jets.
27. Tapas BH-201, developed by India, is a type of:
Correct Answer: a) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Explanation:
Tapas BH-201 is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by DRDO for ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance) requirements.
28. India has approved the procurement of MQ-9B Predator drones from which country?
Correct Answer: d) United States
Explanation:
India approved the purchase of MQ-9B Predator (SeaGuardian/SkyGuardian) armed drones from the United States to enhance surveillance and strike capabilities.
29. The HTT-40 aircraft, approved for the Indian Air Force, serves what purpose?
Correct Answer: a) Basic trainer aircraft
Explanation:
The HAL HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) is an indigenous basic trainer aircraft designed to provide initial training for IAF pilots.
30. Which is India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier?
Correct Answer: c) INS Vikrant
Explanation:
INS Vikrant is India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-1), constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited for the Indian Navy.
31. Project 75 of the Indian Navy is associated with the construction of:
Correct Answer: b) Scorpene-class conventional submarines
Explanation:
Project 75 involves the construction of six Scorpene-class diesel-electric attack submarines by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited with technology transfer from France.
32. Which of the following is the fifth submarine of the Kalvari-class (Project 75) commissioned into the Indian Navy?
Correct Answer: b) INS Vagir
Explanation:
INS Vagir is the fifth submarine of the Kalvari-class commissioned into the Indian Navy under Project 75.
33. INS Vagsheer is the sixth and final submarine of which class?
Correct Answer: d) Kalvari-class (Scorpene)
Explanation:
INS Vagsheer is the final submarine of the six Kalvari-class (Scorpene) submarines built under Project 75.
34. Project 15B of the Indian Navy is related to the construction of:
Correct Answer: a) Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided-missile destroyers
Explanation:
Project 15B involves the construction of four next-generation stealth guided-missile destroyers, starting with INS Visakhapatnam.
35. Which of the following ships belongs to the Project 15B class of destroyers?
Correct Answer: b) INS Mormugao
Explanation:
INS Mormugao is the second ship of the Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided-missile destroyers built under Project 15B.
36. INS Imphal, commissioned into the Indian Navy, is notable because:
Correct Answer: b) It is the first warship named after a city in the Northeast
Explanation:
INS Imphal is a Project 15B stealth destroyer and holds the distinction of being the first major Indian warship named after a city in Northeast India.
37. Which of the following is India's first indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN)?
Correct Answer: c) INS Arihant
Explanation:
INS Arihant is the lead ship of India's Arihant class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, completing India's nuclear triad.
38. Project 17A of the Indian Navy primarily focuses on building:
Correct Answer: a) Stealth Frigates
Explanation:
Project 17A involves the construction of a series of advanced stealth frigates (Nilgiri-class) featuring enhanced stealth features and advanced indigenous weapons.
39. INS Vindhyagiri, launched recently, is part of which naval project?
Correct Answer: c) Project 17A
Explanation:
INS Vindhyagiri is the sixth stealth frigate constructed under Project 17A for the Indian Navy.
40. GSAT-7, also known as Rukmini, is a dedicated communications satellite for which branch of the armed forces?
Correct Answer: c) Indian Navy
Explanation:
GSAT-7 (Rukmini) is an advanced multi-band communication satellite dedicated entirely to the operational needs of the Indian Navy.
41. GSAT-7A, affectionately referred to as the 'Angry Bird', serves which organization?
Correct Answer: a) Indian Air Force
Explanation:
GSAT-7A is a military communications satellite built by ISRO primarily for the Indian Air Force to interlink ground radar stations, airbases, and AWACS.
42. Under the automatic route, what is the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in India's defence sector?
Correct Answer: b) 74%
Explanation:
The Government of India has permitted FDI in defence manufacturing up to 74% under the automatic route to boost domestic defence production.
43. What is the primary objective of the iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) initiative?
Correct Answer: b) To foster innovation and technology development in defence by engaging startups and MSMEs
Explanation:
iDEX was launched to encourage innovation and build a robust technology development ecosystem in the defence sector by collaborating with MSMEs, startups, and academia.
44. The S-400 Triumf air defence missile system was procured by India from:
Correct Answer: d) Russia
Explanation:
The S-400 Triumf is an advanced mobile surface-to-air missile system designed by Russia, which India procured to enhance its air defence network.
45. A joint venture between India and Russia established a factory to manufacture AK-203 assault rifles in which Indian town?
Correct Answer: a) Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) joint venture established a manufacturing facility in Korwa, Amethi, UP, to produce AK-203 assault rifles.
46. What is the focus of 'Project Zorawar' initiated by the Indian Army?
Correct Answer: a) Induction of indigenous Light Tanks for high-altitude areas
Explanation:
Project Zorawar aims to design and manufacture indigenous light tanks specifically optimized for deployment and operation in high-altitude terrains like Ladakh.
47. The 'Swathi' system, developed by DRDO and exported to other countries, is a:
Correct Answer: b) Weapon Locating Radar
Explanation:
Swathi is an indigenous Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) that provides fast and accurate location of enemy artillery, mortars, and rocket launchers.
48. Pinaka, heavily utilized by the Indian Army, is a type of:
Correct Answer: b) Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher System
Explanation:
Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system developed by DRDO, capable of firing a salvo of 12 rockets in just 44 seconds.
49. Project Dantak is an overseas project of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) located in which country?
Correct Answer: c) Bhutan
Explanation:
Project Dantak is a pioneering initiative of the BRO established in 1961 to construct and maintain strategic roads and infrastructure in Bhutan.
50. The strategic Sela Tunnel, constructed by the BRO, is located in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: c) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh provides all-weather connectivity to the Tawang region and the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
51. The Shinku La tunnel, set to become the world's highest tunnel, will connect Lahaul Valley in Himachal Pradesh to:
Correct Answer: a) Zanskar Valley in Ladakh
Explanation:
The Shinku La tunnel is being constructed by the BRO to provide all-weather connectivity between Himachal Pradesh and the Zanskar Valley in Ladakh.
52. Under the Agnipath scheme, youths are recruited into the Armed Forces for a specific tenure of:
Correct Answer: b) 4 years
Explanation:
The Agnipath scheme is a new HR policy wherein youths called 'Agniveers' serve in the Armed Forces for a period of four years.
53. Operation Sadbhavana is an initiative launched by the Indian Army primarily in:
Correct Answer: b) Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
Explanation:
Operation Sadbhavana is a unique civic action initiative by the Indian Army aimed at winning the hearts and minds of the people in J&K and Ladakh through development activities.
54. Operation Dost was a search and rescue mission initiated by the Indian government in response to earthquakes in:
Correct Answer: c) Turkey and Syria
Explanation:
Operation Dost was launched by India to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to Turkey and Syria following devastating earthquakes in 2023.
55. Which operation was launched by the Indian Armed Forces to evacuate Indian citizens from conflict-torn Sudan?
Correct Answer: a) Operation Kaveri
Explanation:
Operation Kaveri was the rescue operation executed by the Indian Armed Forces and MEA to evacuate Indian nationals from Sudan during the 2023 conflict.
56. Operation Ajay was initiated to facilitate the return of Indian citizens from which country during conflict?
Correct Answer: c) Israel
Explanation:
Operation Ajay was launched by India to repatriate its citizens who wished to return from Israel amid the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict.
57. Operation Ganga was an evacuation mission launched by India to rescue its citizens from:
Correct Answer: c) Ukraine
Explanation:
Operation Ganga was an evacuation mission carried out by the Indian government to rescue stranded Indian nationals from Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
58. The Border Security Force (BSF) is primarily tasked with guarding India's borders with which two countries?
Correct Answer: b) Pakistan and Bangladesh
Explanation:
The BSF is India's primary border guarding force mandated to secure the international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
59. Which country recently became the 32nd member of the NATO alliance?
Correct Answer: c) Sweden
Explanation:
Sweden officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as its 32nd member, following Finland's accession.
60. The AUKUS security pact involves which three nations?
Correct Answer: a) Australia, United Kingdom, United States
Explanation:
AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, aimed primarily at equipping Australia with nuclear-powered submarines.
61. Which of the following foundational agreements signed between India and the US facilitates the transfer of secure communication equipment?
Correct Answer: c) COMCASA
Explanation:
COMCASA (Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement) allows India to procure secure communications equipment from the US, enhancing interoperability.
62. The LEMOA agreement between India and the US provides for:
Correct Answer: b) Logistical support, refueling, and berthing facilities for each other's warships and aircraft
Explanation:
The Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) allows mutual access to military facilities for refueling and replenishment.
63. The BECA agreement signed between India and the USA focuses primarily on:
Correct Answer: b) Geospatial intelligence and mapping data sharing
Explanation:
The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) allows India and the US to share advanced satellite and topographical data for long-range navigation and targeting.
64. India deployed a platoon of women peacekeepers as part of a UN Peacekeeping mission to which region?
Correct Answer: a) Abyei, border of Sudan and South Sudan
Explanation:
India deployed its largest single unit of women peacekeepers in a UN mission in Abyei, reinforcing its commitment to UN peacekeeping and gender parity.
65. The 'Iron Dome' is a renowned air defence system developed and used primarily by which country?
Correct Answer: c) Israel
Explanation:
The Iron Dome is an Israeli mobile all-weather air defence system designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells.
66. The Patriot missile system is the primary surface-to-air missile system of which country?
Correct Answer: c) United States
Explanation:
The MIM-104 Patriot is a highly sophisticated surface-to-air missile system utilized extensively by the United States and its allies.
67. The 'Kinzhal' is an air-launched hypersonic ballistic missile developed by which nation?
Correct Answer: c) Russia
Explanation:
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is a Russian hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear or conventional warheads.
68. What is India's highest wartime gallantry award?
Correct Answer: c) Param Vir Chakra
Explanation:
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration awarded for the most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy.
69. Which of the following is India's highest peacetime gallantry award?
Correct Answer: d) Ashoka Chakra
Explanation:
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.
70. Who was the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces?
Correct Answer: b) General Bipin Rawat
Explanation:
General Bipin Rawat served as the first Chief of Defence Staff of India until his tragic death in a helicopter crash.
71. Who among the following holds the distinction of being the first Field Marshal of the Indian Army?
Correct Answer: c) Sam Manekshaw
Explanation:
Sam Manekshaw was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the five-star rank of Field Marshal in recognition of his leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
72. What is the motto of the Indian Air Force?
Correct Answer: b) Touch the Sky with Glory
Explanation:
The motto of the IAF is 'Nabha Sparsham Deeptam' (Touch the Sky with Glory), taken from the Bhagavad Gita.
73. What is the motto of the Indian Navy?
Correct Answer: c) May the Lord of the Water be Auspicious unto Us
Explanation:
The motto of the Indian Navy is 'Sam no Varunah', which translates to 'May the Lord of the Water be Auspicious unto Us'.
74. On which day is Indian Army Day celebrated annually?
Correct Answer: a) 15 January
Explanation:
Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in recognition of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.
75. Indian Navy Day is observed annually on:
Correct Answer: b) 4 December
Explanation:
Navy Day is celebrated on 4 December to commemorate the Indian Navy's successful Operation Trident against Pakistan during the 1971 war.
76. Indian Air Force Day is celebrated every year on:
Correct Answer: a) 8 October
Explanation:
Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October to mark the foundation day of the IAF, established in 1932.
77. The Armed Forces Flag Day is observed in India on which date?
Correct Answer: b) 7 December
Explanation:
Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on 7 December annually to collect funds from the public for the welfare of the Armed Forces personnel and their families.
78. Exercise 'Tarang Shakti', hosted by the Indian Air Force, is notable because:
Correct Answer: a) It is the largest multilateral air exercise ever hosted in India
Explanation:
Tarang Shakti is a massive multilateral air exercise designed to showcase India's defence capabilities and enhance interoperability with several participating global air forces.
79. Exercise 'Desert Knight' was a joint air drill conducted among the air forces of India, France, and:
Correct Answer: c) United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
Exercise Desert Knight saw the participation of the Indian Air Force, French Air and Space Force, and the UAE Air Force operating over the Arabian Sea.
80. Exercise 'Sea Dragon' is a US-led multinational exercise primarily focused on:
Correct Answer: a) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
Explanation:
Exercise Sea Dragon is an annual US-led multinational exercise that focuses extensively on Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) training.
81. Exercise 'Pitch Black', in which the Indian Air Force participated, is hosted by which country?
Correct Answer: b) Australia
Explanation:
Exercise Pitch Black is a biennial multilateral air combat exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
82. The multilateral naval exercise 'MILAN' is typically hosted by India in which city?
Correct Answer: c) Visakhapatnam
Explanation:
Exercise MILAN is a flagship multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy, with recent large-scale editions held in Visakhapatnam.
83. Exercise 'Harimau Shakti' is a bilateral military training exercise between India and:
Correct Answer: b) Malaysia
Explanation:
Harimau Shakti is an annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Malaysian Army.
84. Exercise 'Sampriti' is a joint military training exercise between India and:
Correct Answer: b) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Exercise Sampriti is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavor between the armies of India and Bangladesh.
85. Exercise 'Lamitiye' is a joint military exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the defence forces of:
Correct Answer: c) Seychelles
Explanation:
Exercise Lamitiye, which translates to 'Friendship' in Creole, is a biennial joint military exercise between India and Seychelles.
86. Exercise 'Khanjar' involves the special forces of India and which Central Asian nation?
Correct Answer: d) Kyrgyzstan
Explanation:
Exercise Khanjar is an annual joint special forces exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan.
87. Exercise 'DUSTLIK' is a joint military exercise between the armies of India and:
Correct Answer: a) Uzbekistan
Explanation:
Exercise DUSTLIK is a bilateral joint military training exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the Uzbekistan Army.
88. Exercise 'MAITREE' is an annual bilateral joint exercise between the armies of India and:
Correct Answer: a) Thailand
Explanation:
Exercise MAITREE is an annual bilateral exercise held between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army.
89. Project Kusha, sanctioned for the DRDO, aims to develop what capability for India?
Correct Answer: b) A long-range indigenous air defence system comparable to the S-400
Explanation:
Project Kusha aims to provide the Indian Air Force with a robust, indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system to detect and destroy stealth fighters and missiles.
90. INS Jatayu, an independent naval base commissioned by the Indian Navy, is located in:
Correct Answer: b) Lakshadweep Islands
Explanation:
INS Jatayu was commissioned in Minicoy, Lakshadweep, to enhance the operational reach and security of the Indian Navy in the western Arabian Sea.
91. What sets the 'Agni-Prime' missile apart from previous Agni variants?
Correct Answer: b) It is a two-stage canisterised solid-propellant ballistic missile
Explanation:
Agni-Prime is a new generation, advanced variant of the Agni class. It is canisterised, allowing for rapid deployment and higher accuracy.
92. MAARICH, developed by DRDO and inducted by the Indian Navy, is an:
Correct Answer: a) Advanced Torpedo Defence System
Explanation:
MAARICH is an Advanced Torpedo Defence System capable of detecting, confusing, and destroying incoming torpedoes.
93. What is 'VARun', which was recently showcased to the Indian military?
Correct Answer: a) India's first passenger drone
Explanation:
VARun is an indigenous, multi-rotor, autonomous passenger drone capable of carrying human payloads, envisioned for medical evacuation and transport.
94. The K9 Vajra-T tracked self-propelled howitzers used by the Indian Army are manufactured by which Indian company?
Correct Answer: b) Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Explanation:
The K9 Vajra-T is an indigenous version of the South Korean K9 Thunder, manufactured in India by Larsen & Toubro under technology transfer.
95. The 'Dhanush' artillery gun, inducted into the Indian Army, is widely referred to as the:
Correct Answer: a) Desi Bofors
Explanation:
The Dhanush is an indigenously developed 155 mm towed howitzer, heavily based on the Swedish Bofors design, earning it the nickname 'Desi Bofors'.
96. India has a joint venture to produce Kamov Ka-226T light utility helicopters with which nation?
Correct Answer: b) Russia
Explanation:
The Kamov Ka-226T is a Russian light utility helicopter planned to be produced in India under an Indo-Russian joint venture to replace aging Cheetah and Chetak fleets.
97. The P-8I Poseidon aircraft operated by the Indian Navy is primarily used for:
Correct Answer: c) Long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare
Explanation:
Manufactured by Boeing, the P-8I Poseidon is a specialized aircraft used by the Indian Navy for long-range maritime patrol, reconnaissance, and anti-submarine warfare.
