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 4, 2020.
11. Who has recently been appointed as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff, India?
[A] Bipin Rawat
[B] M M Naravane
[C] SK Saini
[D] Abhay Krishna
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Correct Answer: C [SK Saini]
Notes:
Lieutenant General SK Saini has recently been appointed as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff, after the then Army Vice Chief Lt Gen MM Naravane was appointed as the Chief of Army Staff. LG S K Saini is set to take over as the new Vice Chief on January 25.
In his military career spanning 36 years, Saini has held several crucial staff designations and international deputations.He is serving as the Chief of the Southern Command of Indian Army, at present. The appointment was made and announced by the newly constituted Department of Military Affairs headed by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. What is the name of the mission carried out by Indian Navy to provide assistance to the Cyclone-affected population of Madagascar?
[A] Operation Raahat
[B] Operation Vanilla
[C] Operation Maitri
[D] Operation Sahyog
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Correct Answer: B [Operation Vanilla]
Notes:
Indian Navy has been engaged in providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to the Cyclone-affected population of Madagascar. The mission launched by the Navy is named as Operation Vanilla.
Madagascar was recently hit by the Cyclone Diane, which caused huge devastation across the country. After its request, the Indian Navy Ship Airavat has been diverted to the city of Antsiranana, in north Madagascar for undertaking Disaster-relief mission. The Indian Navy is expected to set up a medical camp and supply essential relief materials to the local population.
16. In which city, the Indian Coast Guard has recently commissioned its ‘C-448’ high-speed boat?
[A] Kochi
[B] Vishakhapatnam
[C] Mangaluru
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [Mangaluru]
Notes:
The Indian Coast Guard has recently commissioned its ‘C-448’ high-speed boat at Mangaluru, Karnataka. The Chief Secretary of Karnataka attended the ceremony of commissioning the Coast Guard vessel.
C-448 is a water-jet-propelled interceptor vessel, which is set to be deployed in for patrolling and rescue operations off the coast of Mangaluru. The boat also comprises of world-class navigation and communication equipment systems, which helps in search operations and maritime surveillance.
17. ‘SAMPRITI’ is a joint military training exercise between India and which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] China
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: D [Bangladesh]
Notes:
‘SAMPRITI’ is a joint military training exercise between India and Bangladesh. The ninth edition of the exercise -SAMPRITI-IX is set to be conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya from February 3 to 16, 2020.
The exercise, which is a part of the Indo-Bangladesh defence cooperation, is annually hosted by both countries alternately. Last year, the exercise was conducted in Tangail, Bangladesh. During the exercise, the troops of both the countries will work together to tackle Counter Terrorist Operation in a simulated environment, as per the United Nations Charter. Several exercises including Command Post Exercise, Field Training Exercise and joint tactical exercise are also scheduled.
18. 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.
19. Which aircraft of the Indian Air force recently took-off with a 10% blend of Indian bio-jet fuel?
[A] Boeing 737
[B] Boeing C-17
[C] Antonov An-32
[D] Dornier Do-228
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Correct Answer: C [Antonov An-32]
Notes:
The Antonov An-32 of the Indian Air Force recently took-off from the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh. The aircraft was powered with a 10% blend of Indian bio-jet fuel.
This is the first time that both engines of the aircraft were powered by the indigenous bio-jet fuel. The bio-fuel is produced from the tree borne oils, grown and acquired from the tribal areas of Chhattisgarh. The aircraft was initially flight tested at Chandigarh Air Base before undertaking the operational flight to Leh.
20. L&T MBDA Missile Systems (LTMMSL) has recently set up a missile integration facility at which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
L&T MBDA Missile Systems (LTMMSL) has recently set up a missile integration facility at Coimbatore city in the state of Tamil Nadu. LTMMSL is a joint venture between the engineering and construction firm Larsen &Toubro and the European defence company MBDA.
The 16,000 sq.m-inert integration facility is set up in a Special Economic Zone and will manufacture weapon systems to domestic and global markets. It also has finer equipment for testing the Missile Subsystems and weapon launch systems. This project is a part of the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor.
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