Defence Current Affairs MCQs
This category comprises 50 random questions from the total 124 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Defence Current Affairs category published in gktoday from 1 January, 2019 till September 25, 2020.
21. As per the recent ‘Military Balance’ report, the defence modernisation of which country led to higher military spending by the US?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
London-based research institute, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) recently released its annual “Military Balance” report. It stated that Global spending on defence increased by four percent in 2019 and it is the largest growth in 10 years.
The increase is led by huge increases from the US and China. It also revealed that the defence modernisation of China led to higher defence spending by the US. Both China and the US increased their spending by 6.6 per cent, as per the report.
22. Which city was host to the India-Bangladesh SAMPRITI-IX joint military exercise?
[A] Umroi
[B] Kolkata
[C] Vishakhapatnam
[D] Kochi
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Correct Answer: A [Umroi]
Notes:
The 9th edition of the Joint exercise between the armies of India and Bangladesh, SAMPRITI recently concluded at Umroi, Meghalaya. The two-week exercise was held from February 3 to 16, 2020.
The personnel of the two countries shared their experiences on counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism operations and disaster management techniques. The exercise helped to strengthen ties between India and Bangladesh, and mutual operability between the armies.
23. Which country organised a training course on ‘Vessel Search Technique’ for Indian Coast Guard and Customs personnel at Chennai?
[A] Japan
[B] Australia
[C] Oman
[D] Qatar
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
The Mobile Training Team of the Australian Border Force conducted the training course on ‘Vessel Search Technique’ for the personnel of Indian Coast Guard, Customs and Coastal Security Group members of the Tamil Nadu Police.
Indian Coast Guard organised this training course at the capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, along with the Border Force of Australia.
24. India is set to buy the ‘Sikorsky Romeo’ helicopters from which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Russia
[C] United States
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [United States]
Notes:
During the Indian visit of the US President Donald Trump, India and the US signed a $3 billion military helicopter deal.
It includes the deal for 24 MH-60 Sikorsky Romeo multi-role helicopters and 6 Apache attack choppers. The Romeo Seahawk helicopters, which are to be deployed in Indian Navy, have state-of-the-art combat systems. The Apache choppers are already used by Indian Air Force.
25. Which is the first major defence ship to clear all sea acceptance trials in a single sea sortie?
[A] ICGS Varad
[B] ICGS Vajra
[C] ICGS Varaha
[D] ICGS Veera
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Correct Answer: A [ICGS Varad]
Notes:
Larsen & Toubro ship building company recently handed over the offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Varad to the country. The ship has been commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard at L&T Kattupalli shipyard, near Chennai.
This is the fifth in the series of the seven patrol vessels built by L&T, contracted by the Defence Ministry. ICGS Varad is also the first major defence ship to clear all sea acceptance trials in a single sea sortie.
26. What is the share of Indian companies in Defence Ministry’s contracts for procurement of defence equipment in 2019-20?
[A] 25.03 %
[B] 50.03 %
[C] 75.03 %
[D] 90.03 %
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Correct Answer: C [75.03 %]
Notes:
As per the recent information from the Union Defence Ministry, the share of Indian companies in contracts awarded by the Union Defence Ministry for procurement of defence equipment is 75.03 per cent in 2019-20.
The share has increased from 39.06 per cent in 2015-16 to 75.03 per cent in 2019-20 as the Ministry tries to procure indigenously manufactured equipment to the maximum extent. In the last five years 158 contracts were signed with Indian vendors against 100 foreign contracts.
27. The Defence Ministry signed an 880-crore contract for procurement of 16,479 light machine guns (LMGs) from which country?
[A] United States
[B] Israel
[C] France
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
The Defence Ministry has recently signed an 880-crore contract with Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) for procurement of 16,479 light machine guns (LMGs).
According to the contract which was signed with the Israel-based arms industry company, it would provide Negev 7.62 x 51 mm light machine guns to the Indian armed forces. This type of LMG is a combat proven weapon and used by several countries around the globe at present.
28. Which firm has bagged the order from the Indian Army to set up a unified network management system?
[A] Tata Consultancy Services
[B] Larsen & Toubro
[C] Infosys
[D] Wipro
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Correct Answer: B [Larsen & Toubro]
Notes:
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has bagged the large order of the Indian Army to set up a unified network management system.
The communication business of L&T Construction has secured the order to manage and operate the armed forces network. The project is to be set up under the Network for Spectrum (NFS). The project is to be implemented in 18 months followed by three years of warranty and seven years of Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC).
29. The Union Defence Ministry has signed a contract with which power firm of India for infrastructure modernisation of airfields?
[A] PowerGrid corporation
[B] Tata Power
[C] JSW Energy
[D] Adani Power
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Correct Answer: B [Tata Power]
Notes:
The Union Defence Ministry has signed a contract with Mumbai based power company Tata Power for infrastructure modernisation of 37 airfields.
The airfields of the Indian Air Force, Coast Guard and the Navy are to be modernised at a cost of around Rs 1,200 crore. This is the second phase of the Modernisation of Airfield Infrastructure (MAFI) programme while during the first phase the airfields of the Indian Air Force were upgraded. This project would facilitate the operations of aircrafts in poor weather conditions.
30. What is ‘Sachet’, that was recently commissioned by the Indian Coast Guard?
[A] Interceptor Boat
[B] Ship
[C] Submarine
[D] Chopper
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Correct Answer: B [Ship]
Notes:
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh digitally commissioned a ship and two interceptor boats of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Goa.
Indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sachet’ is the first in the series of five offshore patrol vessels, that has been designed and built by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL). The interceptor boats C-450 and C- 451 are indigenously designed and built by L&T Shipyard, Hazira (Gujarat). The Indian Coast Guard has reached a landmark of 150 ships and boats and 62 aircraft.
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