Defence Current Affairs MCQs
41. Which institution developed the Pinaka Extended Range (Pinaka-ER) Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)?
[A] DRDO
[B] NSIL
[C] BHEL
[D] HAL
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Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
Notes:
The Pinaka MLRS has been successfully developed by two DRDO laboratories in Pune – Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) – in partnership with two private sector firms, L&T and Tata Power Company Ltd (TPCL).
Recently, Pinaka Extended Range (Pinaka-ER) Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), was successfully tested with rockets built by the two private firms.
42. Which institution has developed the supersonic missile assisted torpedo system, recently launched by India?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] NSIL
[D] BHEL
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Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
Notes:
India launched the supersonic missile assisted torpedo system developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The next-generation missile-based standoff torpedo delivery system was launched from Wheeler Island in Odisha, from a ground mobile launcher. Several DRDO labs were involved in developing the missile system.
43. ‘AK 203 Deal’ was signed by India with which country?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] France
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
Russia has supplied the first batch of 70,000 rifles, as a part of the AK-203 Deal to manufacture the AK 203 assault rifles in India.
The first batch is likely to be used by the air force, while the rifles to be manufactured at the Amethi factory will be delivered to the army. The manufacturing will be done by Indo Russian Rifles Private Limitedm, Joint Venture between Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Ltd (erstwhile OFB) and Russian Rosoboronexport.
44. Who is India’s first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot?
[A] Shivangi Singh
[B] Bhawana Kanth
[C] Mohana Singh
[D] Avani Chaturvedi
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Correct Answer: A [Shivangi Singh]
Notes:
The country’s first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot Shivangi Singh was part of the Indian Air Force tableau at the Republic Day parade.
Last year, Flight Lieutenant Bhawna Kanth became the first female fighter jet pilot to be part of the IAF tableau. Shivangi is only the second woman fighter jet pilot to be part of the IAF tableau. She was commissioned in the IAF’s second batch of women fighter pilots. She was flying MiG-21 Bison aircraft before flying the Rafale.
45. What is the name of India’s first of the four stealth guided missile destroyers under Project 15B?
[A] INS Kochi
[B] INS Vishakhapatnam
[C] INS Veera
[D] INS Kattabomman
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Correct Answer: B [INS Vishakhapatnam]
Notes:
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Jagan Mohan Reddy dedicated the destroyer INS Vishakhapatnam. It has been named after the City of Destiny.
This is India’s first of the four stealth guided missile destroyers under Project 15B. It has been designed in-house by the Indian Navy’s Directorate of Naval Design. It has 75 percent indigenous content and was constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.
46. ‘USI MacGregor Memorial Medal’ is awarded for achievements in which field?
[A] Literature
[B] Adventure sports
[C] Architecture
[D] Social Service
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Correct Answer: B [Adventure sports]
Notes:
Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane awarded the USI MacGregor Memorial Medal to two Indian Army personnel and one each from Indian Navy and Indian Air force.
MacGregor Memorial Medal commemorates the memory of Major General Charles Metcalfe MacGregor, an officer of British Indian Army and founder of United Service Institution (USI). It recognises operational reconnaissance and extreme adventure sports.
47. ‘Varuna’ is the bilateral naval exercise between India and which country?
[A] France
[B] Japan
[C] Oman
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: A [France]
Notes:
India and France recently commenced their 20th edition of the bilateral naval exercise named ‘Varuna’ in the Arabian Sea.
Naval ships, submarines, maritime patrol aircraft, fighter aircraft and helicopters of the two navies are participating in the exercise. The bilateral naval exercises between the two Navies were initiated in the year 1993. The exercise was christened as ‘Varuna’ in 2001.
48. Which country supplies S-400 air defence missile system to India?
[A] Russia
[B] France
[C] USA
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
India has received simulators and other equipment for the training of the S-400 air defence missile squadron from Russia.
The equipment including simulators, study materials and documents have arrived for the S-400 training squadron which will be set up to train Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel. The recently-delivered system does not include missiles or weaponry.
49. Which ship-building company has developed the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Saksham?
[A] Hindustan Shipyard
[B] Goa Shipyard
[C] Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
[D] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
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Correct Answer: B [Goa Shipyard]
Notes:
Indian Coast Guard has commissioned ICGS ‘Saksham’, the fifth Coast Guard Ship in the series of 105 M-Class offshore patrol vessels.
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Saksham is the fifth and last Offshore Patrol Vessel designed and developed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for Coast Guard. It uses totally indigenous steering gear and gearbox, which was earlier being imported. GSL is the first DPSU Shipyard to formulate and adopt a Make-in-India Policy.
50. The Indian Coast Guard commissioned its second Air Squadron ‘845 Squadron (CG)’, at which place?
[A] Goa
[B] Kochi
[C] Mumbai
[D] Vishakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: B [Kochi]
Notes:
The Indian Coast Guard commissioned its second Air Squadron ‘845 Squadron (CG)’ at the Coast Guard Air Enclave at Nedumbassery in Kochi.
The new Air Squadron is equipped with the indigenously developed Advanced Mark III (ALH Mark III) helicopters. As of now, four helicopters have been positioned in Kochi to cover the coast of Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep.
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