Defence Current Affairs MCQs
71. What is ‘Armado’, recently mentioned in the news?
[A] Electric vehicle
[B] Ballistic missile
[C] Satellite
[D] Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV)
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Correct Answer: D [Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV)]
Notes:
The new Mahindra Armado, India’s first Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV), debuted at the Republic Day Parade. Designed and built by Mahindra Defence Systems, it’s intended for the Indian armed forces in counter-terrorism, Special Forces, reconnaissance, and border patrolling. With a seating capacity of six (expandable to eight), it boasts a 1,000 kg load capacity, B7-level ballistic protection, and a 3.2-liter diesel engine generating 216 hp. Armado accelerates from 0 to 60 kmph in 12 seconds, reaching speeds exceeding 120 kmph, equipped with self-cleaning exhaust and air filtration for extreme climates.
72. Which naval ship was recently decommissioned after 38 years of service to the Indian Navy?
[A] INS Suvarna
[B] INS Nirupak
[C] INS Kabra
[D] INS Aditya
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Correct Answer: B [INS Nirupak]
Notes:
The Indian Navy bid farewell to INS Nirupak, a survey ship commissioned in 1985, after 38 years of service. Launched on June 4, 1981, and based in Visakhapatnam, the vessel played a crucial role in hydrography, earning awards for excellence. It actively participated in humanitarian operations, including the 2004 tsunami relief. The decommissioning ceremony marked the end of an era, with plans for four advanced survey ships to bolster India’s hydrographic capabilities between 2024 and 2026.
73. Which one of the following is the best description of ‘ABHYAS’, recently seen in the news?
[A] A Transit method to detect planets
[B] A high-speed expendable aerial target
[C] A satellite
[D] A next generation Stealth aircraft
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Correct Answer: B [A high-speed expendable aerial target]
Notes:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently achieved success with four flight trials of ‘ABHYAS,’ a high-speed expendable aerial target. Developed by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment, ABHYAS serves as a realistic threat scenario for weapon systems practice and validates Armed Forces equipment for aerial engagement. It features an autonomous flying design, an indigenously made autopilot, and a laptop-based Ground Control System for integration and analysis.
74. Recently, which institute has successfully established and tested India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility?
[A] IIT Bombay
[B] IIT Madras
[C] IIT Delhi
[D] IIT Kanpur
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Correct Answer: D [IIT Kanpur]
Notes:
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has unveiled ‘Jigarthanda,’ India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility. The 24-meter-long S2 facility, developed over three years, is located at IIT Kanpur’s Hypersonic Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory. Funded by ARDB, DST, and IIT Kanpur, it can simulate hypersonic conditions with flight speeds between 3-10 km/s. ‘Jigarthanda’ will play a crucial role in advancing aerospace technologies, supporting missions like Gaganyaan, Reusable Launch Vehicles, and hypersonic cruise missiles for ISRO and DRDO.
75. Zircon Missile, a supersonic ballistic missile, recently launched by which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Israel
[C] Ukraine
[D] China
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
Russian forces recently launched a 3M22 Zircon missile targeting Kyiv. The 3M22 Zircon is a scramjet-powered hypersonic cruise missile developed in Russia, boasting speeds up to Mach 9 and a 1000 km range. It features a two-stage design with solid fuel in the first stage and a scramjet motor in the second. The missile employs cooled supersonic combustion ramjet engines, creating a plasma cloud during flight for radar invisibility. It differs from other hypersonic weapons like China’s DF-17 or Russia’s Avangard, using an active and passive radar seeker guidance system.
76. What is the primary role of the Chinook/CH-47F helicopter, recently seen in the news?
[A] Attack and armed reconnaissance
[B] Search and Rescue
[C] Medical evacuation
[D] Heavy troop and supply transport
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Correct Answer: D [Heavy troop and supply transport]
Notes:
An Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter made a precautionary landing in Punjab due to a technical snag. The Chinook/CH-47F, manufactured by Boeing, is a tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter used for troop and supply transport. India operates 15 Chinooks, featuring advanced cargo handling, a fully integrated digital cockpit, and a triple hook system. With a maximum speed of 160 knots, it can carry 55 troops or 10 tonnes of cargo, showcasing its versatility in military operations.
77. Recently, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited collaborated with which organization for the upgrade of Sukhoi Fighter Jet Fleet?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] UNESCO
[D] CSIR
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Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
Notes:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, in partnership with DRDO, launches a Rs 60,000 crore project to upgrade the Su-30MKI fighter jet fleet. The initiative focuses on enhancing capabilities by integrating advanced technologies and indigenous systems. With over 50% indigenous content, India demonstrates a commitment to self-sufficiency in defense production, emphasizing a significant stride towards technological independence.
78. Exercise Samudra Laksamana, recently seen in the news, is conducted between which two countries?
[A] India & Malaysia
[B] India & Maldives
[C] China & Maldives
[D] India & Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: A [India & Malaysia]
Notes:
The Exercise Samudra Laksamana, a joint naval drill between the Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy, commenced on February 28 and concluded on March 2 off the coast of Visakhapatnam. In its 3rd edition, the exercise involves Indian Naval Ship Kiltan and Royal Malaysian Ship KD Lekir. Professional interactions, knowledge exchange, and collaborative sea operations aim to strengthen bilateral bonds, foster cooperation, and enhance interoperability between the two navies.
79. What is ‘MH 60R Seahawk’, recently seen in the news?
[A] Nuclear-powered submarine
[B] Maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter
[C] Amphibious assault ship
[D] Stealth Attack Craft
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Correct Answer: B [Maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter]
Notes:
The Indian Navy will commission the MH 60R Seahawk, a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter, on March 6, 2024, at INS Garuda, Kochi. The deal with the US government was signed in February 2020. The Seahawk will enhance the Navy’s maritime power with roles like anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue, medical evacuation, and vertical replenishment. It underwent rigorous testing in Indian conditions and boasts advanced weapons and avionics, catering to conventional and asymmetric threats.
80. Which one of the following best describes about ‘INS Tushil’, recently mentioned in the news?
[A] Talwar-class stealth frigate
[B] Shivalik Class Frigate
[C] Veer Class Corvette
[D] Kora Class Corvette
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Correct Answer: A [Talwar-class stealth frigate]
Notes:
INS Tushil, India’s latest naval asset, began sea trials from Russia’s Baltiysk naval base. It is the first Krivak-III frigate acquired under Project 11356M, a 2016 Inter-Governmental Agreement with Russia. The project involves four Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates, with Russia supplying two (INS Tushil and INS Tamala), and India constructing the other two. These Talwar-class frigates, based on Project 11356, are stealth-guided missile frigates tailored to Indian Navy specifications, addressing air, surface, and sub-surface dimensions.
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