Defence Current Affairs MCQs
11. Which country is the host of the ‘Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo’?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Myanmar
[C] Nepal
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: A [Indonesia]
Notes:
The 2023 Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo will be organized by Indonesia from June 4 to 8 in Makassar.
This event will mark the fourth iteration of the exercise since its inception in 2014. The previous edition of this exercise took place in 2018 before it was suspended because of COVID-19.
12. Which country hosted the Sixth Edition of Exercise Ekatha?
[A] India
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Maldives
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Correct Answer: D [Maldives]
Notes:
The 6th edition of Exercise Ekatha was held in Maldives 3 between Indian Navy divers and Marine Commandos and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).
This bilateral exercise aims to boost interoperability in diving and special operations. The 5th edition of Exercise Ekatha was held in October 2022 at Maldives.
13. What is Varunastra, which was recently tested?
[A] Surface to Surface missile
[B] Air to Water Missile
[C] Anti-submarine torpedo
[D] Patrol Vessel
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Correct Answer: C [Anti-submarine torpedo]
Notes:
The Varunastra is an Indian advanced heavyweight anti-submarine torpedo. It is developed by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Navy.
Recently, the torpedo was successfully test fired with a live warhead against an undersea target placed 40 km away in the Arabian Sea.
14. Which country is the host of ‘Air Defender 23 air force exercise’?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] Italy
[D] Ukraine
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Correct Answer: B [Germany]
Notes:
Air Defender 23 is the biggest air force exercise to be held by NATO. This 10-day military undertaking is primarily based in Germany.
It’s the biggest drill of its type since the military alliance was formed in 1949. The event will see 10,000 participants and 250 aircraft from 25 nations.
15. India recently held a Maritime Partnership Exercise with which countries in the Gulf of Oman?
[A] France, UAE
[B] USA, Canada
[C] Australia, New Zealand
[D] Sri Lanka, Maldives
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Correct Answer: A [France, UAE]
Notes:
The inaugural India, France, and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise began recently, in the Gulf of Oman.
It witnessed the participation of INS Tarkash and French Ship Surcouf, equipped with helicopters, French Rafale aircraft, and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
16. ‘Ex Ekuverin’ is the joint military exercise between India and which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] France
[C] Maldives
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [Maldives]
Notes:
The 12th edition of joint military exercise “Ex Ekuverin” between the Indian Army & the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand.
Ekuverin meaning ‘Friends’ is a bilateral annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives.
17. Which country’s Armed Forces is planning for ‘cross-services postings’ of senior officers?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] India
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
Indian Armed Forces are planning to go ahead with cross-services postings of a large number of senior officers in the ranks of Brigadier and Major General and equivalent.
Recently, the inter-service postings of a large batch of around 40 officers of the rank of Major and Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent were announced.
18. India is set to acquire the ‘Predator Drones’ from which country?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] France
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
Predator drones will be acquired by India from the United States. They will be operated by the tri-services jointly.
The Predators, also called the MQ-9 Reaper, can fly up to 36 hours at a stretch and can be used for focused monitoring of any specific point or area of interest.
19. Which bloc has conducted a joint military drill named ‘Solidarity Exercise’?
[A] EU
[B] G-20
[C] ASEAN
[D] BIMSTEC
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Correct Answer: C [ASEAN]
Notes:
‘Solidarity exercise’ is a joint military drill involving the ASEAN nations -Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines.
This year, Indonesia holds the rotating chair of the regional bloc. The military exercise has been planned amid the tensions with China.
20. Which Indian Armed Force is the host of ‘Tarang Shakti’ multinational air exercise?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Air Force]
Notes:
The Indian Air Force is making preparations for a large-scale multinational exercise called Tarang Shakti, which will involve the air forces of 12 nations, with six nations joining with their aircraft and the remaining six as observers.
This exercise is set to be the largest air exercise held in India. It aims to strengthen military cooperation among participating air forces and enhance interoperability and synergy in joint operations.
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