Defence Current Affairs MCQs
1. When was the ‘44 Squadron of the Indian Air Force’ established?
[A] 1947
[B] 1961
[C] 1972
[D] 1983
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Correct Answer: B [1961]
Notes:
In 2023, the 44 Squadron of the Indian Air Force is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee. It was raised on April 6, 1961.
The squadron kept the AN-12 running until 1985 and transported the IL-76 strategic cargo aircraft to India from the former Soviet Union in March 1985. The aircraft was formally accepted into the IAF in June 1985. The aeroplane is still in use at present.
2. As per the data on global military spending published by SIPRI, which country is the largest military spender in 2022?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] China
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
According to new data on global military spending published today by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the United States, China and Russia are the three largest spenders in 2022.
Total global military expenditure increased by 3.7 per cent in real terms in 2022, to reach a new high of USD 2240 billion. Military expenditure in Europe saw its steepest year-on-year increase in at least 30 years.
3. Which country hosted the ‘ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023)’?
[A] India
[B] Singapore
[C] Thailand
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Singapore]
Notes:
The Harbour Phase of the Inaugural ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) is scheduled to be held at Changi Naval Base of Singapore Navy.
Indian Naval Ships Satpura and Delhi arrived at Singapore to participate in the exercise. The Sea Phase will be conducted in the South China Sea. AIME 2023 will provide an opportunity for Indian Navy and ASEAN navies to work together closely.
4. Who became the Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN)?
[A] Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan
[B] Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee
[C] Air Marshal B. Manikantan
[D] Air Marshal Anil Kumar
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Correct Answer: A [Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan]
Notes:
Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan AVSM, VM recently became the 17th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN).
The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is the only Joint-services Command in India.
5. The Battlefield Surveillance System is associated with which Armed Force?
[A] Indian Air Force
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Navy
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Army]
Notes:
The Indian Army is working on creating a battlefield surveillance system (BSS) which aims to provide a composite operational picture to commanders and staffers at all levels for swifter decision-making.
This System is being built under ‘Project Sanjay’ which seeks to create multiple surveillance centres for the field formations and enable the integration of a large number of sensors.
6. Which Sailing vessel is undergoing transoceanic intercontinental expedition?
[A] INSV Tarini
[B] INSV Taman
[C] INSV Tarang
[D] INSV Tara
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Correct Answer: A [INSV Tarini]
Notes:
After a 6-month long trans-oceanic intercontinental expedition, the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini has started the return passage to India.
The vessel will complete 17000 nautical miles of passage once it reaches Goa. The expedition commenced at Goa on 17 Nov 2022.
7. Which milestone has been achieved by the ‘Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)?
[A] 100
[B] 250
[C] 500
[D] 1000
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Correct Answer: B [250]
Notes:
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) is the flagship initiative of the Union Defence Ministry. It recently reached a millstone with the signing of the 250th contract.
The contract is the first one under the Mission DefSpace, and the 100th SPRINT (Navy) contract. Mission DefSpace was launched with 75 Defence Space Challenges to be addressed by the private sector.
8. Which state hosted the joint flood relief exercise ‘Jal Rahat’?
[A] Assam
[B] Punjab
[C] Goa
[D] Vishakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
Exercise Jal Rahat is a joint flood relief exercise conducted in Assam to validate joint drills and coordinate preparedness by multi-agency flood relief columns.
It involved the participation of the Indian Army, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and police representatives.
9. What is the sixth submarine of the first batch of six Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy?
[A] Virat
[B] Varun
[C] Vaghsheer
[D] Vrindavan
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Correct Answer: C [Vaghsheer]
Notes:
The sixth submarine of the first batch of six Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy under Project-75 is Vaghsheer.
The submarine is expected to be delivered to the Indian Navy in early 2024. The submarine was launched in 2022 by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).
10. Who is the first female officer in Army Service Corps to take charge of Communication Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion?
[A] Colonel Shuchita Shekhar
[B] Colonel Avani Chaturvedi
[C] Captain Mohana Singh Jitarwal
[D] Captain Bhawana Kanth
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Correct Answer: A [Colonel Shuchita Shekhar]
Notes:
Colonel Shuchita Shekhar has made history as the first female officer in the Army Service Corps to take charge of a Communication Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion.
The Communication Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the supply chain for the Northern Command, maintaining its operational capabilities.
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