Defence Current Affairs MCQs
21. Which city recently hosted the ‘Military Literature Festival’?
[A] Jaisalmer
[B] Patiala
[C] Bhopal
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Patiala]
Notes:
Patiala’s first Military Literature Festival recently concluded in the city of Patiala, Punjab. The Brave Heart Ride Motorcycle Rally was flagged off.
During the Patiala Military Literature Festival concluding day, Black Elephant Division of Indian Army Major paid tributes to the martyrs by offering floral garlands at War Memorial complex Cenotaph of Patiala State Forces and Black Elephant.
22. The Indian Armed Forces are set to procure armed Predator MQ 9A drones from which country?
[A] France
[B] Israel
[C] USA
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
The Indian Armed Forces are looking to procure 18 armed Predator MQ 9A drones from the United States.
Of these 18 drones, six will be provided for each of the three armed forces. These unmanned aerial vehicles are capable of flying up to 50,000 feet for a maximum duration of 24 hours. It is capable of carrying air-to-ground missiles to target high-value ground targets or air-to-air missiles.
23. Which city is the host of the 14th Aero India event 2023?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Gandhinagar
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Ranchi
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The 14th edition of the Aero India 2023 is being held by the Indian Department of Defense Production at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru.
The event is expected to showcase India’s growth in aerospace and defence capabilities. The event also provides an opportunity for defence personnel to interact with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) representatives.
24. BrahMos Missile has been developed by a partnership between Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya and which organisation of India?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] HAL
[D] BHEL
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Correct Answer: B [DRDO]
Notes:
The BrahMos missile is a type of supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarines, ships, airplanes, or land.
It is currently the fastest supersonic missile in the world and was developed by a partnership between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, forming BrahMos Aerospace. Recently, Indian Navy successfully test fired the ship-launched version of the BrahMos missile.
25. The inaugural edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference-2023 is being organized aboard which ship?
[A] INS Kattabomman
[B] INS Shivaji
[C] INS Vikrant
[D] INS Viraat
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Correct Answer: C [INS Vikrant]
Notes:
The INS Vikrant is an aircraft carrier currently in use by the Indian Navy. It is the first carrier to be built indigenously in India, and was built by the Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kerala.
The vessel is named after India’s inaugural aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant (1961). The inaugural edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference-2023 is being organized aboard INS Vikrant.
26. The inaugural edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference-2023 is being organized aboard which ship?
[A] INS Kattabomman
[B] INS Shivaji
[C] INS Vikrant
[D] INS Viraat
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Correct Answer: C [INS Vikrant]
Notes:
The INS Vikrant is an aircraft carrier currently in use by the Indian Navy. It is the first carrier to be built indigenously in India, and was built by the Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kerala.
The vessel is named after India’s inaugural aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant (1961). The inaugural edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference-2023 is being organized aboard INS Vikrant.
27. Who is the first woman officer to take charge of an independent field workshop in Ladakh, near China border?
[A] Colonel Geeta Rana
[B] Captain Bawana Khant
[C] Captain Avani Chaturvedi
[D] Captain Mohana Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Colonel Geeta Rana]
Notes:
For the first time, a woman officer, Colonel Geeta Rana from the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME), has taken charge of an independent field workshop in a sensitive location in eastern Ladakh.
This makes her the first woman to lead army unit near China border. This appointment comes after the Indian Army decided in February-end to assign women officers to command roles outside of the medical stream.
28. Exercise ‘Al-Mohed-Al Hindi-23’ is held between India and which country?
[A] UAE
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Israel
[D] Oman
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Correct Answer: B [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
Exercise Al-Mohed-Al Hindi-23 is a bilateral exercise between the naval forces of India and Saudi Arabia.
It is planned for May this year, to be held in Saudi Arabia’s Jubail. This will be the second such Naval Exercise, while the first one was held in August 2021.
29. What is the name of the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), which was launched recently?
[A] Andrea
[B] Androth
[C] Arnab
[D] Arnala
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Correct Answer: B [Androth]
Notes:
The INS Androth, second in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), was launched in Kolkata.
It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. In December 2022, the Indian Navy launched ‘Arnala’, the first of the eight ASW-SWC in Chennai’s Kattupalli.
30. Which Indian armed force is organising the maritime awareness coastal motor car expedition “Sam No Varunah”?
[A] Indian Air Force
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Navy
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Navy]
Notes:
‘Sam No Varunah’ Coastal Car Rally will be organized by the Indian Navy and the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA).
The maritime awareness coastal motor car expedition “Sam No Varunah”, planned over 25 days, will cover around 7,500 Km, passing through all coastal states. Mahindra Auto will be providing a fleet of 12 vehicles for the rally, with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd as fuel partner, and Mastercard India as a sponsor.
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