Defence Current Affairs MCQs
This category comprises 50 random questions from the total 84 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Defence Current Affairs category published in gktoday from 1 January, 2019 till July 7, 2020.
1. The dornier aircraft, that was recently inducted into the Otters Squadron, belongs to which category?
[A] Reconnaissance aircraft
[B] Light Utility aircraft
[C] Surveillance aircraft
[D] Strategic Airlifter
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Correct Answer: B [Light Utility aircraft]
Notes:
The light utility aircraft Dornier was recently inducted into the No.41 “Otters” Squadron during a ceremony at the Palam Air Force Station. the Dornier-228 aircraft is a multi-purpose, fuel efficient, rugged, lightweight twin turboprop aircraft with retractable tricycle landing gear.
2. ‘Naseem-Al-Bahr’ is a bilateral naval exercise between India and which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Iran
[C] Oman
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: C [Oman]
Notes:
The 12th edition of the ‘Naseem-Al-Bahr’ bilateral exercise between the navies of India and Oman is to be held in Goa. The exercise is held once in every two years between Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman since 1993.The previous edition of the exercise was held in December 2017 in Muscat, Oman.
Recently, two naval ships of the Oman Navy arrived in Goa, while the Indian Navy ships Beas and Subhadra will participate in the exercise.
3. What is the name of India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, which is being built at Cochin?
[A] Virat
[B] Veera
[C] Vikrant
[D] Vikram
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Correct Answer: C [Vikrant]
Notes:
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant is being manufactured at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Cochin. The manufacturing of the carrier is currently under the third phase and it is expected to be commissioned by early 2021.
The Directorate of Naval Design of the Indian Navy has created the basic design of the indigenous aircraft carrier. The plan was subsequently developed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited. The 40000-tonne aircraft with the MiG-29K aircraft fleet will be fully operational by 2022.
4. The Indian Navy recently revised its fuel standards to bring down its carbon footprint, by conducting a study with which Indian Oil and Gas company?
[A] Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
[B] Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
[C] Indian Oil Corporation Limited
[D] Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Oil Corporation Limited]
Notes:
The Indian Navy recently carried out an extensive study in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited about the existing international regulations in fuel standards. The study resulted in a revised technical specification, which will ensure a better-quality fuel and a reduced carbon footprint.
The new fuel (High Flash High-Speed Diesel) HFHSD – IN 512, with revised technical specifications was launched recently. The modified fuel will be supplied by the Haldia and Paradip refineries of the IOCL.
5. ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ is an annual joint exercise between the Coast Guards of India and which country?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Notes:
‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ is an annual joint exercise between the Coast Guards of India and Japan. The 19th edition of the exercise is scheduled to begin in Chennai, India. Recently, the Coast Guard Ship of Japan, ‘Echigo’ arrived in Chennai on a goodwill visit, for participating in the annual joint exercise.
The exercise has been organised between the Indian and the Japanese Coast Guards for 18 years since 2000. Four Indian Coast Guard ships and a vessel from the National Institute of Ocean Technology are participating in the exercise.
6. What is the name of the Biggest Airborne Exercise recently conducted by the Indian Army?
[A] Him Vijay
[B] Dhruv Sakthi
[C] Winged Raider
[D] Yudh Abhiyas
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Correct Answer: C [Winged Raider ]
Notes:
The biggest airborne exercise called the “Winged Raider” was conducted by the Indian Army in North Eastern Theatre recently. This exercise witnessed the participation of more than 500 special force troops, who parachuted from C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster transporter Air-crafts of Indian Air Force.
During the exercise, the newly inducted aerial equipments were tested with acute precision and seamless integration between the Indian Army and Indian Air Force in some of the most difficult terrains. This exercise demonstrated the operational readiness of Paratroopers and Air Warriors to undertake airborne missions.
7. Which organization has manufactured the 51st K-9 Vajra T Gun?
[A] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[B] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
[C] Larsen and Toubro
[D] Mahindra Defence Systems
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Correct Answer: C [Larsen and Toubro ]
Notes:
The 51st K-9 Vajra-T Gun manufactured by Larsen and Toubro (L&T) was flagged off by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Larsen and Toubro Armoured Systems Complex at Hazira, Surat. With a weight of 50 tonnes, the gun can fire 47 kg bombs on targets, that are 43 km away. It can also make zero-degree radius turns.
As a part of Make in India initiative of the Government, L&T won the Rs.4500 crore contract from the Union Ministry of Defence to supply 100 units of K-9 Vajra-T self-propelled gun systems to the Indian Army.
8. The S-400 air defence missile systems will be delivered to India by which country?
[A] Israel
[B] USA
[C] Russia
[D] Finland
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Correct Answer: C [Russia]
Notes:
The Deputy Chief of Mission of Russia, Roman Babushkin recently announced that all S-400 air defence missile systems will be delivered to India by the year 2025. He also added that Russia has started the production process of the S-400 missiles, which are to be delivered to India.
S-400 missile is an upgraded version of the S-300 missiles, which were available only to the Russian Defence forces, earlier. The missiles have been deployed in Russian forces since 2007. External Affairs Minister of India, Jai Shankar is set to visit Russia to attend the Russia-Indian-China trilateral meeting, to be held in March 2020.
9. What is the name of the indigenous artillery guns, which are to be inducted into the Indian Army?
[A] Sharang
[B] Shrirang
[C] Sevak
[D] Senak
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Correct Answer: A [Sharang]
Notes:
As per the recent announcement from the Indian Army, the first batch of 18 indigenously upgraded ‘Sharang’ artillery guns are to be inducted into the Army by March 31, 2020.
The barrel of the indigenously designed gun has been upgraded from 130 mm to 155 mm. As a result, the hitting range of the gun has been increased by 12 km kilometres, to 39 kilometres. The Gun Carriage Factory (GCF) in Jabalpur had been awarded the global contract for upgrading the Sharang artillery gun, and the project was done with the help of ordnance factories, Indian Army and DRDO.
10. Which defence Force of India has recently signed an MoU with Geological Survey of India?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Navy]
Notes:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was recently signed between Indian Navy and Geological Survey of India (GSI). The agreement was on ‘Sharing of seabed sediments data, products and expertise for Naval Application in Meteorology and Oceanography’.
The Marine and Coastal survey Division of GSI has mapped most of the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone. This repository of data collected using the oceanic research vessels of GSI, will now be used by the Indian Navy. The data would be used for oceanographic modelling during their maritime operations in the Indian Ocean region (IOR).
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