Defence Current Affairs MCQs
41. ‘Yashaswini’ is a group of women bikers of which institution?
[A] Indian Navy
[B] CRPF
[C] CISF
[D] India Army
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Correct Answer: B [CRPF]
Notes:
Chief Minister Shri Conrad K Sangma flagged off the cross-country bike expedition by Yashaswini, a group of CRPF women bikers from Shillong.
The CRPF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development is organising this bike rally to celebrate women power in the country.
42. The Indian Air Force is set to replace all MiG-21 squadrons with which aircraft?
[A] LCA Mark 1A
[B] LCA Mark- 2
[C] SU-30 MKI
[D] HTT-40
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Correct Answer: A [LCA Mark 1A]
Notes:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to replace all Russian-origin MiG-21 squadrons with the LCA Mark 1A by 2025.
This was announced by Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari ahead of the upcoming Air Force Day celebration. The Indian Air Force celebrated its 91st anniversary on October 8 with the theme-“IAF-airpower beyond boundaries”.
43. Which organisation supplies the Light Comat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighter aircraft to Indian Air Force?
[A] DRDO
[B] HAL
[C] BDL
[D] BHEL
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Correct Answer: B [HAL]
Notes:
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over twin seater variant of LCA Tejas fighter aircraft to Indian Air Force.
The LCA Tejas is a state-of-the-art, lightweight, all-weather, multi-role 4.5 generation aircraft. HAL aims to deliver the first eight of the 18 trainers by mid-2024. The Cabinet in 2021 approved procurement of 83 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft at a cost of Rs 45,696 crore.
44. Which country is the host of ‘Cambrian Patrol Competition 2023’ International Military Exercise?
[A] Russia
[B] UK
[C] Germany
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
The Indian Army achieved a significant milestone by securing a gold medal at the 2023 Cambrian Patrol Competition, an international military exercise held in Wales, UK.
A team from the 3/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) represented the Indian Army in this prestigious event. The competition involved 111 teams, completing a challenging 60 km course in less than 48 hours.
45. ‘Cheetah and Chetak’ are the names of which military equipment of India?
[A] Submarines
[B] Missiles
[C] Helicopters
[D] Warships
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Correct Answer: C [Helicopters]
Notes:
The Indian Army is planning to begin the process of retiring its initial fleet of aging Cheetah and Chetak helicopters starting in 2027, as they reach the end of their Total Technical Life (TTL).
In their place, the Army intends to introduce the indigenous Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) in significant numbers as replacements.
46. The European Union (EU) and India conducted their first joint naval exercise in which place?
[A] Gulf of Guinea
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] South China Sea
[D] Gulf of Finland
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Correct Answer: A [Gulf of Guinea]
Notes:
The European Union (EU) and India recently conducted their first joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea. The exercise followed the third meeting of the EU-India Maritime Security Dialogue in Brussels.
During the exercise, Indian Navy’s INS Sumedha, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, was joined by three EU Member States’ ships in the Gulf of Guinea.
47. India procured ‘S-400 air defence missile squadrons’ from which country?
[A] USA
[B] Israel
[C] Russia
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Russia]
Notes:
The Indian Air Force has successfully operationalized three of its S-400 air defense missile squadrons along its borders with China and Pakistan.
In 2018-19, India agreed with Russia to procure S-400 missiles worth ₹35,000 crore. Out of five squadrons that were to be delivered, three were delivered. Whereas the delivery of the remaining two was hindered due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
48. Which is the first foreign company that has bagged 100% FDI in India’s defence projects?
[A] Boeing
[B] Lockheed Martin
[C] Saab
[D] General Dynamics
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Correct Answer: C [Saab]
Notes:
Sweden’s Saab has become the first foreign company that has bagged 100% FDI in India’s defence projects.
According to a report, Sweden’s Saab will set up a new facility in the country that will manufacture shoulder-fired rockets. Currently, India allows only 74% FDI in the defence sector under the automatic route. Beyond that, clearance can be obtained on a case-by-case basis.
49. Which organisation manufactures the Light Combat Aircraft-Tejas?
[A] DRDO
[B] HAL
[C] ISRO
[D] BEL
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Correct Answer: B [HAL]
Notes:
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) manufactures the Light Combat Aircraft-Tejas for Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.
Recently, HAL has recently entered into a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement with CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). This agreement is aimed at facilitating the manufacturing of BMI Engine Bay Doors for the mass production of the LCA – Tejas Mk1A aircraft.
50. Which country is the host of the Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23?
[A] Australia
[B] India
[C] Japan
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: A [Australia]
Notes:
The Indian Armed Forces contingent, consisting of 81 personnel are set to participate in the second edition of the Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23.
The exercise is scheduled to take place in Perth, Australia. Exercise AUSTRAHIND was instituted in 2022 and the first edition was conducted in Mahajan, Rajasthan.
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