Defence Current Affairs MCQs
21. Ministry of Defence has signed a agreement with which organization for supply of 4900 MILAN 2T ATGMs?
[A] HAL
[B] BEML
[C] BDL
[D] ISRO
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Correct Answer: C [BDL]
Notes:
Ministry of Defence has inked a pact with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for supply of 4900 MILAN 2T ATGMs (Anti-Tank Guided Missiles) for the Indian Army.
The total cost of this procurement is Rs.1188 crore. This is expected to boost the Government’s initiative of Make in India and give a push to local production.
22. “Pabbi-Antiterror-2021”, a joint anti-terrorism exercise is to be held by which organisation?
[A] SCO
[B] BRICS
[C] BIMSTEC
[D] ASEAN
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Correct Answer: A [SCO]
Notes:
Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) including India, Pakistan and China will hold a joint anti-terrorism exercise this year.
The joint exercise ‘Pabbi-Antiterror-2021’ was announced during the 36th meeting of the Council of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure held in Uzbekistan. SAARC is a 8-membered multilateral association headquartered at Kathmandu.
23. Shantir Ogrosena-2021 is a multinational military exercise held between which two countries?
[A] India-Sri Lanka
[B] India- Bangladesh
[C] Pakistan- Bangladesh
[D] Pakistan – Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [India- Bangladesh]
Notes:
Exercise Shantir Ogrosena-2021 is a 10 day long multinational military exercise, held between India and Bangladesh.
The exercise started on April 4 2021 and ended on April 12 2021 at Bangabandhu Senanibas (BBS), Bangladesh. Troops from four countries participated in this exercise with observers from various countries including USA, UK, Russia, Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Singapore.
24. INS Nireekshak, which was making news recently, is classified under which type of vessel?
[A] Submarine
[B] Diving Support Vehicle
[C] Offshore Patrol vessel
[D] Destroyer
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Correct Answer: B [Diving Support Vehicle]
Notes:
The Indian Navy deployed its specialised diving support, INS Nireekshak for the search and rescue of the missing fishermen, off the Mangalore coast.
Recently, nine fishermen of a Kerala-registered mechanised fishing boat went missing. On account of this issue, the Indian Navy is carrying out deep-sea diving operations using specialised equipment and naval divers.
25. Which company has delivered the first lot of light bulletproof vehicles to the Indian Air Force, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin?
[A] BEL
[B] DRDO
[C] Ashok Leyland
[D] Tata Motors
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Correct Answer: C [Ashok Leyland]
Notes:
Ashok Leyland, which is a flagship firm of the Hinduja group, has delivered the first lot of light bulletproof vehicles to the Indian Air Force.
These vehicles have been designed and developed in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, which is a US based aerospace and defence technology company.
26. Which organisation developed ‘Crystal blade technology’ for aero engines?
[A] ISRO
[B] HAL
[C] BEL
[D] DRDO
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Correct Answer: D [DRDO]
Notes:
In a first of its kind, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has developed single crystal blade technology.
This has been developed for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to be used for their helicopter development programme. 60 blades under the newly developed technology have been supplied to HAL.
27. What is the name of the operation launched by the Indian Armed Force, to tackle Covid-19 pandemic?
[A] Operation Bharat
[B] Operation AatmaNirbhar
[C] Operation CO-JEET
[D] Operation CO-WIN
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Correct Answer: C [Operation CO-JEET]
Notes:
The Indian armed forces have launched operation “CO-JEET” to support anti-COVID-19 efforts of the country.
It aims to strengthen medical infrastructure and oxygen supply chains and to ensure mental wellbeing of people. The personnel of the Army, the Air Force and the Navy have been engaged to help restore oxygen supply chains, set up COVID beds and provide help to the administration.
28. Indian Navy has undertaken 31st edition of Coordinated Patrols or CORPAT with which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Thailand
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [Thailand]
Notes:
India and Thailand began the 31st edition of Coordinated Patrols or CORPAT. As per the Indian Navy, this is the first of a biannual exercise.
The Indian Navy’s Saryu, an indigenously built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel, is participating in the exercise. CORPAT aims at reinforcing maritime links between the two countries by maintain the Indian Ocean safe for international trade.
29. Which organisation has recently developed the Canopy severance system (CSS) for indigenous aircraft in India?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] OFB
[D] BHEL
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Correct Answer: B [DRDO]
Notes:
The Defence Research and Development (DRDO) has recently developed Canopy severance system (CSS) for indigenous aircraft, including LCA Tejas, HJT-36 and HTT-40.
It is an escape path clearance system for the pilot in case of emergencies. The technology was developed by the Pune-based DRDO facilities ARDE and HEMRL. An event for transfer of technology of CSS was held recently.
30. The recently inducted Short Span Bridging System (SSBS)-10m by Indian Army has been developed by DRDO in association with which company?
[A] Gammon India
[B] Engineers India
[C] Larsen & Toubro
[D] IRB Infrastructure
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Correct Answer: C [Larsen & Toubro]
Notes:
The Army on July 2, 2021 inducted the first production lot of 12 Short Span Bridging System (SSBS)-10m, designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in association with Larsen & Toubro Limited, the production agency. According to defence ministry, the SSBS-10m plays a crucial role of bridging the gaps up to 9.5m as a single span providing a 4m wide, fully decked roadway, ensuring faster movement of the troops.
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