Defence Current Affairs MCQs
1. Which Indian Armed Force acquired the ‘Nagastra 1’ an indigenous drone developed in India?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Army]
Notes:
Nagastra 1 is an indigenous drone developed by the Economic Explosives Limited. It was acquired recently by the Indian Army to increase its operations at the LOC.
Nagastra 1 can strike targets within 15-30 km, using GPS-enabled precision. It is also designed to loiter over enemy territory in search of moving personnel, military vehicles or an enemy position before being taken down.
2. ‘Ajeya Warrior 2023’ is the bilateral training exercise between India and which country?
[A] France
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [UK]
Notes:
Ajeya Warrior 2023 is the seventh edition bilateral training exercise between the UK and India. It is part of the initiative taken to strengthen interoperability and mutual sharing of expertise.
It is being conducted at Salisbury Plains, UK, from 27 April to 11 May. The last edition was held at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand in October 2021. Soldiers of the 2 Royal Gorkha Rifles from the UK and Indian Army soldiers from the BIHAR Regiment are participating in the exercise.
3. 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.
4. Which armed force is set to operationalize the Command Cyber Operations and Support Wings (CCOSW)?
[A] Indian Navy
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Coast Guard
[D] Indian Air Force
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Army]
Notes:
The Indian Army is set to operationalize the Command Cyber Operations and Support Wings (CCOSW) as part of its steps to modernize its online network.
The decision to set up the CCOSW was made during the Army Commanders Conference, the biannual event that took place in hybrid format.
5. Which Indian Naval Ship has been decommissioned after 36 years of service?
[A] INS Magar
[B] INS Mahaan
[C] INS Vihaan
[D] INS Bhim
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Correct Answer: A [INS Magar]
Notes:
INS Magar has been recently decommissioned after 36 years of service. It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata.
This amphibious assault ship is capable of carrying eleven battle tanks, thirteen BMP infantry fighting vehicles, ten trucks, eight heavy motor vehicles, and more than 200 troops in various configurations.
6. In which state was the Buland Bharat Exercise conducted?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Buland Bharat exercise is an integrated surveillance and firepower training exercise conducted by the Indian Armed Forces. The exercise was held in Mandala High Altitude Firing Ranges in Arunachal Pradesh.
The exercise witnessed synergised surveillance and firepower capabilities of the Artillery and the Infantry in close coordination with Special Forces, Aviation and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).
7. 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.
8. ‘Operation Trinetra’ was conducted in which state/ UT?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Operation Trinetra is a massive search operation that was launched to hunt down terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri.
During this operation, a total of five soldiers lost their lives. It was conducted by the Indian Army along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police.
9. Which naval ship has recently completed 70 years of serve to the Indian Navy?
[A] INS Garuda
[B] INS Rajali
[C] INS Hamsa
[D] INS Drona
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Correct Answer: A [INS Garuda]
Notes:
INS Garuda recently completed 70 years of serve to the Indian Navy. This premier naval station was commissioned on May 11, 1953.
It is home to the first amphibious aircraft of Indian Navy, the Sealanders. INS Garuda has grown into a full-fledged air base operating some of the finest air assets of Indian Navy. It is also known as the ‘Cradle of Naval Aviation’.
10. ‘White Knight Corps’ is headquartered in which state/UT?
[A] Punjab
[B] Sikkim
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
White Knight Corps, headquartered in Jammu and Kashmir’s Nagrota Cantonment, was raised on June 1, 1972.
General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh recently reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness along the LOC in Poonch and Rajouri Sector.
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