Defence Current Affairs MCQs
1. ‘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.
2. Which country recently conducted the training launch the nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile ‘Ghaznavi’?
[A] Pakistan
[B] Israel
[C] Iran
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: A [Pakistan]
Notes:
Pakistan recently conducted a training launch of nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Ghaznavi’, successfully. The surface-to-surface missile can strike targets up to 290 kilometers.
The Pakistan Army’s media wing announced that the training launch was part of the Field Training Exercise of the Army. The training aimed to rehearse the combat readiness throughout the day. Pakistan earlier test-fired the Ghaznavi missile in the month of August last year and this is its second successful launch. The ballistic missile Ghaznavi is also known as Hatf-3.
3. What is the theme of the DefExpo 2020, the 11th edition of the biennial defence exhibition?
[A] India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub
[B] Artificial Intelligence in Defence
[C] Make in India- A pride in Defence
[D] Digital battlefield of the future
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Correct Answer: A [India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub]
Notes:
The 11th edition of the biennial mega defence exhibition, DefExpo 2020 is to be held in the capital city of Uttar Pradesh- Lucknow from February 5 to 9, 2020. The theme of this edition of the event is ‘India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub’. The sub-theme is announced as ‘Digital Transformation of Defence’.
Recently it was announced that the number of companies participating in this year’s edition has reached 1000, and this is set to become the biggest ever DefExpo to be held in India by far. In December 2019, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the DefExpo app, which provides detailed information about the event.
4. India recently observed ‘Martyrs’ Day’ on 30th January, to pay homage to which Indian leader?
[A] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[B] Netaji Subash Chandra Bose
[C] Mahatma Gandhi
[D] B.R. Ambedkar
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Correct Answer: C [Mahatma Gandhi]
Notes:
‘Martyrs’ Day’ is observed across the country every year on January 30. The day is observed to pay homage to the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the sacrifices of other Indians who laid down their lives for the country.
This year India observes the 72nd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. All national leaders including President, Vice President, Prime Minister and the heads of defence services paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and other martyrs of India. March 23 is also observed as Martyrs’ day to pay tribute to the three freedom fighters -Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev.
5. The flagship biennial Defence exhibition of India ‘DefExpo’ is organised in which Indian city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Lucknow
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Lucknow]
Notes:
The biennial Defence exhibition of India, ‘DefExpo’ was recently inaugurated at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also attended the inaugural programme.
A live demonstration of naval systems, aerial systems and land systems was performed during the ceremony. The main theme of the DefExpo 2020 is ‘India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub’ and the focus will be on ‘Digital Transformation of Defence’. The five-day-exhibition is to be attended by delegates and military manufacturers from more than 70 countries. The fifth India-Russia Military Industry Conference is also to be held on the side-lines of the event.
6. ‘Sharang’, which is to be inducted into the Indian Army, is an upgraded version of which weapon?
[A] Artillery gun
[B] Assault rifle
[C] Combat Shotgun
[D] Sniper rifle
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Correct Answer: A [Artillery gun]
Notes:
The Sharang Artillery gun would be inducted into the Indian Army on February 7, 2020, as per the recent announcement of the Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane. The 155 mm-Sharang is an upgraded version of the existing 130 mm M-46 field guns.
He also announced that Sig Sauer assault rifles and Spike anti-tank missiles are being issued to the army troops, who are deployed in the forward areas. The Gun Carriage Factory (GCF) in Jabalpur upgraded the Sharang artillery gun along with the ordnance factories and technical teams of Army and DRDO.
7. What is the name of the operation launched by the Indian Navy, to repatriate the Indian citizens stranded in other countries?
[A]
Samudra Setu
[B] Welcome Back
[C] Navy Setu
[D] Samudra Shakti
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Correct Answer: A [
Samudra Setu]
Notes:
Indian Navy has launched Operation named ‘Samudra Setu’, which means Sea Bridge in English, with an objective of repatriating Indian citizens who are stranded in other countries.
As a part of Phase-1 under the operation, Indian Naval Ships Jalashwa and Magar have departed to Malè in Maldives for evacuation of Indian citizens. The list of persons who are to be evacuated is prepared by the Indian Mission in Maldives. About a thousand nationals are to be transported back to India following social distancing norms.
8. Which organisation bagged Rs 1,094 crore order from Defence Ministry to make 156 Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs)?
[A] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[B] Ordnance Factory Board
[C] Hindustan Aeronautical Limited
[D] Bharat Electronics Limited
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Correct Answer: B [Ordnance Factory Board]
Notes:
Ordnance Factory Board, which functions under the Ministry of Defence, recently bagged Rs 1,094 crore order from Defence Ministry to make 156 Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs).
The Infantry Combat Vehicles with upgraded features are to be developed for the use of Indian Army. As per the official statement, the ICVs will be manufactured by Ordnance Factory in Telangana. The vehicles, which will be highly mobile, will also be powered with high-powered engines.
9. Which ship builder delivered the Fast Patrol Vessel named ‘ICGS Kanaklata Barua’ for the Coast Guard?
[A] Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
[B] Cochin Shipyard
[C] Mazagon Dock Shipyard
[D] Goa Shipyard
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Correct Answer: A [Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers]
Notes:
India’s leading shipbuilder, Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has recently delivered the Fast Patrol Vessel named ‘ICGS Kanaklata Barua’.
It is the fifth and final ship in the series of Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) for the Indian Coast Guard. This is also the 105th vessel delivered by the GRSE shipyard, a state-owned defence enterprise. It had earlier delivered vessels named ICGS Priyadarshini, ICGS Annie Besant and ICGS Amrit Kaur in this series to the Coast Guard.
10. What is ‘Bharat’, that was seen in news, related to the Indian Army?
[A] Chopper
[B] Drone
[C] Missile carrier
[D] Anti-tank missile
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Correct Answer: B [Drone]
Notes:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over its indigenously-developed drone named Bharat to the Indian Army.
The drones will be deployed for carrying out accurate surveillance in high altitude areas and mountainous terrain in Eastern Ladakh. The drone developed by a Chandigarh-based DRDO laboratory, is claimed to be the World’s most agile and lightest Surveillance drone.
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