1. Akash air defence missile system was developed by which organization?
[A] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[B] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
[D] Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
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Correct Answer: A [Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)]
Notes:
India has recently offered the indigenous Akash Air Defence Missile System to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Akash is a Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (SRSAM) system designed to protect important locations from enemy air attacks. It was fully developed in India by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), based in Hyderabad. The missile system was first inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 2014 and later into the Indian Army in 2015. In 2022, Armenia became the first foreign nation to purchase the Akash missile system.
2. Which of the following missile systems is designed primarily for protecting civilian areas by intercepting short-range rockets?
- Akash Missile System
- Barak 8
- HQ-9
- Iron Dome
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4
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Correct Answer: D [Only 4]
Notes:
The Iron Dome is an Israeli mobile defense system specifically designed to intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells, thereby offering protection to civilian areas. Its unique capability allows it to effectively protect against aerial threats in populated locations, making it a vital component of Israel’s defense strategy.
3. Consider the following pairs:
| BrahMos Missile | Supersonic cruise missile developed by India and Russia |
| Agni Missile | First Indian missile capable of delivering nuclear warheads |
| Prithvi Missile | First missile developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) |
| Akash Missile | Surface-to-air missile system capable of targeting aircraft |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only one pair
[B] Only two pairs
[C] Only three pairs
[D] All Four pairs
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Correct Answer: D [All Four pairs]
Notes:- BrahMos Missile: It is indeed a supersonic cruise missile developed through a joint venture between India and Russia, making this pair correct.
- Agni Missile: The Agni missile series includes various models capable of delivering nuclear warheads, confirming this pair as correct.
- Prithvi Missile: The Prithvi missile was the first missile developed under India’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP), validating this pair as correct.
- Akash Missile: The Akash missile is a surface-to-air missile system designed to target aircraft, which also makes this pair correct.
Thus, all four pairs are correct.
4. Which organization successfully delivered the first ‘Akashteer Air Defence System’ to the Indian Army?
[A] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[B] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
[C] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
[D] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
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Correct Answer: C [Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)]
Notes:
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has delivered 100 Control Centres for the Air Defence Control and Reporting system (Akashteer) to the Indian Army. These control centres will play a crucial role in protecting the country from aerial threats like missile and rocket attacks. The successful delivery highlights India’s commitment to strengthening its military self-reliance. It also emphasizes the modernization of India’s defense infrastructure, enhancing overall security capabilities.
5. “Iron-Dome” Akash Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM), recently seen in news, was indigenously designed and developed by which organization?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] JAXA
[D] NASA
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Correct Answer: B [DRDO]
Notes:
The Indian “Iron-Dome” Akash Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) is competing with China’s Sky Dragon-50 for an order from Brazil. Developed by India’s DRDO and produced by Bharat Dynamics Ltd, Akash SAM defends against air threats, including fighter jets and ballistic missiles. It operates with the Indian Army and Air Force, featuring a Rajendra radar for target guidance. Akash SAM is mobile, automatic, and adaptable, with capabilities to engage multiple targets simultaneously up to 45 km away.
6. Which novel by S L Bhyrappa, adapted into a play by Prakash Belawadi, offers a rational interpretation of the Mahabharata, focusing on realism and the perspective of women?
[A] Vamshavruksha
[B] Saartha
[C] Parva
[D] Bhitti
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Correct Answer: C [Parva]
Notes:
Parva’ is a novel by S L Bhyrappa that reinterprets the Mahabharata with a focus on realism and the perspectives of women. The novel discards mythological elements, for instance, portraying Gandhari as having only 14 children, with the rest being from Dhritarashtra’s affairs. This novel has been adapted into a play by Prakash Belawadi, emphasizing its unique narrative approach and thematic depth.
7. Akashteer Air Defence System, recently seen in news, developed by which organization?
[A] Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
[B] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
[C] Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
[D] Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
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Correct Answer: B [Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)]
Notes:
On April 4, 2024, the Indian Army integrated the ‘Akashteer Command and Control System’ into its Air Defence Corps to bolster air defence security. Developed by BEL, this advanced system is part of India’s self-reliance initiative. The Army’s ‘Year of Technological Absorption’ in 2024 aims to expedite the integration of modern technologies, reinforcing India’s air defence capabilities. Akashteer signifies a leap in India’s military preparedness, enhancing its response to evolving threats.
8. Which Hoysala ruler’s period does the recently discovered 13th-century ‘herostone’ at Shambulingeshwara temple in Chaakashettyhalli belong to?
[A] Veera Ballala II
[B] Vishnuvardhana
[C] Narasimha I
[D] Ballala III
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Correct Answer: A [Veera Ballala II]
Notes:
The herostone discovered at Shambulingeshwara temple in Chaakashettyhalli belongs to the period of Hoysala ruler Veeraballala II (1172 to 1220 AD).
9. न्यू जेनरेशन आकाश (AKASH-NG) मिसाइल किस प्रकार की मिसाइल है?
[A] सतह से हवा तक
[B] सतह से सतह तक
[C] हवा से हवा
[D] हवा से सतह तक
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Correct Answer: A [सतह से हवा तक]
Notes:
हाल ही मे रक्षा अनुसंधान और विकास संगठन (डीआरडीओ) ने एकीकृत परीक्षण रेंज, चांदीपुर में नई पीढ़ी की आकाश (आकाश-एनजी) मिसाइल के सफल उड़ान परीक्षण के साथ एक मील का पत्थर हासिल किया। सतह से हवा में मार करने वाली इस मिसाइल ने कम ऊंचाई पर एक उच्च गति वाले मानव रहित हवाई वाहन को रोक दिया, जिससे संपूर्ण हथियार प्रणाली की प्रभावशीलता की पुष्टि हुई। स्वदेशी रूप से विकसित रेडियो फ्रीक्वेंसी सीकर से सुसज्जित, आकाश-एनजी तीव्र हवाई खतरों से बचाव करते हुए भारतीय वायु सेना की क्षमताओं को बढ़ाता है। विशेष रूप से, यह अपने पूर्ववर्तियों की तुलना में बेहतर प्रदर्शन दिखाते हुए 40 किमी की सीमा के भीतर एक साथ 10 लक्ष्यों पर हमला कर सकता है।
10. What type of missile is New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) Missile?
[A] Surface to Air
[B] Surface to surface
[C] Air to Air
[D] Air to Surface
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Correct Answer: A [Surface to Air]
Notes:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a milestone with the successful flight-test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. This surface-to-air missile intercepted a high-speed unmanned aerial vehicle at a low altitude, affirming the complete weapon system’s efficacy. Equipped with an indigenously developed radio frequency seeker, the AKASH-NG enhances the Indian Air Force’s capabilities, defending against agile aerial threats. Notably, it can engage up to 10 targets simultaneously within a range of 40 km, showcasing superior performance compared to its predecessors.
