Missiles, aircraft, military exercises, defence deals, armed forces
Questions & Answers
Test your understanding of this current affair.
11
What does the 'CDS' (Chief of Defence Staff) stand for in India's military command structure?
Answer:
The principal military advisor to the Defence Minister and permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee
12
Which organization manufactured India's advanced multi-role combat helicopter 'LCH Prachand'?
Answer:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
13
What is the primary mission of India's strategic 'Project 75' submarine construction program?
Answer:
Building six advanced Scorpène-class diesel-electric attack submarines with foreign collaboration
14
Which bilateral exercise is conducted between the Indian Army and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force?
Answer:
Exercise Dharma Guardian
15
What is the main objective of the 'Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)' in India?
Answer:
To streamline military procurements and promote domestic defense manufacturing under 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'
16
Which organization developed the 'Akash-NG' (New Generation) surface-to-air missile system?
Answer:
DRDO and BEL
17
What is the name of India's strategic air-to-air beyond-visual-range (BVR) missile developed indigenously?
Answer:
Astra Missile
18
Which naval ship class represents India's guided-missile stealth frigate project known as Project 17A?
Answer:
Nilgiri-class frigates
19
What is the primary operational objective of India's Strategic Forces Command (SFC)?
Answer:
To manage and administer India's tactical and strategic nuclear arsenal as part of the nuclear command authority
20
Which annual bilateral military exercise is conducted between the Indian Army and the Mongolian Armed Forces?
Answer:
Exercise Nomadic Elephant
21
What does the 'iDEX' (Innovations for Defence Excellence) initiative aim to foster in India?
Answer:
Innovation and technology development in defense and aerospace by engaging startups, MSMEs, and individual innovators
22
Which country is India's partner in the joint military exercise 'Surya Kiran'?
Answer:
Nepal
23
What is the primary role of India's Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA)?
Answer:
To coordinate and manage all intelligence resources and operations for the Indian Armed Forces
24
Which advanced torpedo developed by DRDO is designed for deployment from naval ships and submarines against hostile underwater targets?
Answer:
Varunastra
25
What is the primary objective of India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' policy in the defense sector?
Answer:
To achieve self-reliance and reduce import dependency by boosting domestic defense manufacturing and R&D
26
Which military exercise is conducted between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army?
Answer:
Exercise Mitra Shakti
27
What is the name of India's indigenous electronic warfare (EW) suite developed for fighter aircraft like the Tejas?
Answer:
Angad / Maya / Dhrushti (Advanced EW systems like 'Shakti' EW suite)
28
Which organization operates India's ballistic missile tracking ship 'INS Dhruv'?
Answer:
National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) and Indian Navy
29
What is the primary objective of the 'NCC' (National Cadet Corps) in India's national security and youth development?
Answer:
To develop character, discipline, leadership, and a spirit of selfless service among the youth of the country
30
Which bilateral naval exercise is conducted between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy?
Answer:
SIMBEX