61. Pechora missile, that was recently seen in news, is best classified as which type of air defence system?
[A] Surface-to-Air missile
[B] Air-to-Air missile
[C] Surface-to-Surface missile
[D] Air-to-surface missile
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Correct Answer: A [Surface-to-Air missile]
Notes:
Bengaluru-based Alpha Design Technologies Limited (ADTL) has upgraded the Indian Air Force (IAF) Pechora system, supporting India’s push for indigenous defence modernisation. Pechora, formally called S-125 Neva/Pechora, is a Soviet-origin surface-to-air missile (SAM) system for low- to medium-altitude threats. It has protected Indian airspace since the 1970s as a key air defence asset. The system uses radar-guided launchers with V-600 missiles and a fire control unit. It operates with the 4R90 Yatagan radar having five parabolic antennas for detection and tracking.
62. Recently, the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police conducted Exercise Agni Pariksha in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] Nagaland
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Arunachal Pradesh]
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The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police conducted Exercise Agni Pariksha in Arunachal Pradesh. It was a joint training exercise to improve coordination and combat teamwork between the two forces. This was the first exercise of its kind focusing on inter-force operational integration. Personnel from Spear Corps, artillery regiments, infantry battalions, and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police took part. Non-artillery soldiers were trained in artillery procedures and firing missions.
63. Which country originally developed the Dornier 228 aircraft, recently seen in the news?
[A] Germany
[B] France
[C] Israel
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: A [Germany]
Notes:
The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹2,312 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to procure eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard. The programme is expected to generate direct and indirect employment by strengthening HAL’s production ecosystem and supporting MSMEs and ancillary industries. It will create sustained opportunities in maintenance, repair, overhaul, and life-cycle technical support. Dornier 228 is a twin-engine turboprop Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) utility aircraft for passenger, cargo, and special mission operations. Originally developed by Dornier GmbH (Germany) in the 1980s, it is now license-produced by HAL at its Kanpur facility.
64. INS Tarangini, that was arrived in Visakhapatnam for MILAN exercise, is primarily classified as which type of ship?
[A] Aircraft carrier
[B] Submarine
[C] Sail Training Ship (STS)
[D] Destroyer
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Correct Answer: C [Sail Training Ship (STS)]
Notes:
The sail training ship (STS) INS Tarangini arrived in Visakhapatnam for the International Fleet Review (IFR) and MILAN exercise starting February 18. INS Tarangini is the Indian Navy’s first sail training ship. It became the first Indian naval ship to circumnavigate the globe in 2003‑2004. Its primary role is to instill courage, camaraderie, and endurance in officer cadets starting a naval career. The ship provides hands-on training in sailing, setting and furling sails, watch-keeping, and sail manoeuvres.
65. Sayyad-3G is a naval surface-to-air missile developed by which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Russia
[C] Iran
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Iran]
Notes:
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy tested the Sayyad-3G air defense missile. Sayyad-3G is a naval surface-to-air missile developed by Iran. It is derived from the land-based Sayyad-3 missile and modified for maritime use. It provides medium-range air defense to warships and naval vessels. It is launched through a Vertical Launch System, giving 360-degree coverage. It can quickly respond to aerial threats. It can intercept warplanes, maritime patrol aircraft, and high-altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
66. CM-302 is a supersonic anti-ship cruise missile developed by which country?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] Germany
[D] India
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
Reports indicate that Iran is close to finalising a defence deal with China to procure CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles to strengthen its naval strike capability. The CM-302 is a supersonic anti-ship cruise missile developed by China and is the export variant of the YJ-12 missile deployed by the Chinese Navy. The missile is specifically designed to target and destroy large naval vessels and other high-value maritime assets. It is powered by a liquid direct-flow air-breathing jet engine with four air intakes, enabling sustained high-speed flight. The missile can travel at speeds of around Mach 2.5 to Mach 3, making it extremely difficult for enemy air defence systems to intercept.
67. Sky Sting is a 6th-generation Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) developed by which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Israel
[C] Germany
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
Prime Minister’s second state visit to Israel focuses on defence cooperation and acquiring Sky Sting missile for Indian Air Force (IAF). Sky Sting is a 6th-generation Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM). It is developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Limited, an Israeli defence technology company. It is lightweight and can be fitted on Tejas Mk1A and Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets. It has a strike range of about 250 kilometres. It uses a three-pulse solid-fuel rocket motor and can reach speeds above Mach 5.
68. Tomahawk cruise missile has been developed by which country?
[A] Iran
[B] Israel
[C] United States
[D] Ukraine
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Correct Answer: C [United States]
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The United States carried out strikes on Iranian targets using advanced weapons, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, stealth fighter jets, B-2 bombers, and low-cost one-way attack drones. Tomahawk is an United States of American (USA)-made long-range subsonic cruise missile used for deep land attack. It is launched from ships or submarines through a Vertical Launch System. It was first developed in the 1970s during the Cold War. It can carry a 1,000-pound conventional warhead or cluster munitions. It uses solid propellant at launch and later a turbofan engine, reducing infrared detection.
69. Shtil missile is developed by which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Israel
[C] China
[D] India
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for defence acquisitions. Procurement includes six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III in Maritime Role for the Indian Coast Guard. Contracts also cover Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch (SAM) Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy. Shtil missile is a medium-range, ship-based, vertical-launch surface-to-air missile system developed by Russia. It primarily uses the 9M317ME semi-active radar homing (SARH) missile.
70. The Blue Sparrow missile is developed by which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Russia
[C] Iran
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: A [Israel]
Notes:
Recently, Israel reportedly used the Blue Sparrow missile in a strike in Tehran, targeting Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran. The Blue Sparrow missile is part of an air-launched ballistic missile family that also includes the Black Sparrow missile and Silver Sparrow missile. It is developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, an Israeli defence technology company. The missiles were originally designed as target missiles for testing the Arrow missile defence system of Israel. Later, the Blue Sparrow was modified into an offensive air-to-surface missile. It is about 6.5 metres long and weighs around 1.9 tonnes. The missile is usually launched from fighter aircraft such as F-15 jets, which boost it to high altitude.