71. Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand has been developed by which organization?
[A] Bharat Dynamics Limited
[B] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[C] Indian Space Research Organisation
[D] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
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Correct Answer: D [Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]
Notes:
Recently, the President of India undertook a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It is an indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. It is the only attack helicopter in the world capable of landing and taking off at 5,000 metres (16,400 feet). It has advanced stealth features, armoured protection and night attack capability. It has crash-resistant landing gear for better survivability. It reduces radar and Infrared (IR) signature and has a countermeasure dispensing system against enemy missiles.
72. 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.
73. INS Trikand, that was recently seen in news, belongs to which class of warships?
[A] Shivalik-class stealth frigate
[B] Talwar-class guided missile frigate
[C] Kolkata-class destroyer
[D] Kamorta-class corvette
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Correct Answer: B [Talwar-class guided missile frigate]
Notes:
INS Trikand will participate in the 58th National Day celebrations of Mauritius, reflecting India–Mauritius maritime cooperation. It is a Talwar-class guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy and the third and final ship of the second batch of this class. The ship was built at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad in Russia and commissioned on 29 June 2013 at Kaliningrad. It operates under the Western Fleet of the Western Naval Command (WNC) headquartered at Mumbai.
74. Where was Exercise Amogh Jwala conducted by Indian army?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Indian Army’s Southern Command conducted Exercise Amogh Jwala at the Babina Field Firing Ranges, Uttar Pradesh, to demonstrate high-tempo mechanised warfare capabilities. The exercise showcased the integrated use of advanced military assets, including attack helicopters, fighter aircraft, drones, counter-drone systems, and modern battlefield technologies. It was conducted in a multi-domain operational environment, combining land, air, cyber, and space elements to reflect modern warfare requirements. The drill emphasized synchronisation of fire and manoeuvre, along with real-time drone-enabled surveillance and target acquisition.
75. INS Taragiri (F41), that was recently seen in news, belongs to which class of warships?
[A] Kolkata Class
[B] Shivalik Class
[C] Nilgiri Class
[D] Talwar Class
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Correct Answer: C [Nilgiri Class]
Notes:
The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Taragiri (F41), a stealth frigate, on 03 April 2026. It is the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A), built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Limited and designed by the Warship Design Bureau. The ship is a modern reincarnation of the earlier INS Taragiri (Leander-class frigate) and is built for high-speed, high-endurance, multi-dimensional naval operations.
76. Yard 1280, named Shachi, the first of eleven Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs), was launched in which state?
[A] Goa
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Goa]
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Yard 1280 (Shachi), the first of eleven Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs), was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa on 31 March 2026. Construction of NGOPVs is happening concurrently at GSL, Goa and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. These indigenously built ships will augment the existing fleet of ten Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs)/Next-generation OPVs (NOPVs) for multi-domain operations including defence, surveillance, search and rescue, protection of offshore assets, Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR), and anti-piracy missions.
77. Malwan-Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft has been designed and constructed by which shipyard?
[A] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
[B] Cochin Shipyard Limited
[C] Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
[D] Hindustan Shipyard Limited
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Correct Answer: B [Cochin Shipyard Limited]
Notes:
The Malwan has been delivered to the Indian Navy as part of efforts to strengthen coastal defence capabilities. It is the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited at Kochi, and is indigenously designed and constructed. The vessel is named after Malwan and carries forward the legacy of the former INS Malwan, a naval minesweeper that served until 2003. It is designed for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), coastal surveillance, Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), and mine warfare.
78. What is the primary objective of the Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft (RPSA) programme?
[A] Develop supersonic passenger aircraft
[B] Develop unmanned combat aerial vehicles
[C] Improve air traffic management systems
[D] Build satellite launch vehicles
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Correct Answer: B [Develop unmanned combat aerial vehicles ]
Notes:
Indian Air Force is preparing to induct unmanned stealth fighters under the Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft (RPSA) programme. RPSA aims to develop Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) named Ghatak UCAV. Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles carry missiles and bombs for autonomous strike and combat operations. Ghatak features a stealthy flying-wing design for low radar detection. It can conduct deep-strike missions in heavily defended airspace without risking pilots.
79. Exercise Cyclone – IV is conducted between India and which country?
[A] France
[B] Egypt
[C] Australia
[D] Maldives
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Correct Answer: B [Egypt]
Notes:
The 4th edition of Exercise Cyclone IV between India and Egypt is scheduled to be held from 9 to 17 April 2026 at Anshas, Egypt. The exercise reflects growing defence cooperation between India and Egypt and follows the previous successful edition held in India. The Indian contingent consists of 25 personnel from Special Forces units, training alongside Egyptian Special Forces. The aim is to enhance joint mission planning and improve interoperability through exchange of best practices in special operations.
80. Astra Mark-2 missile is developed by which organisation?
[A] Indian Space Research Organisation
[B] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
[D] Bharat Electronics Limited
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Correct Answer: B [Defence Research and Development Organisation]
Notes:
India plans to equip Dassault Mirage 2000 jets with Astra Mark-2 missiles, enhancing interception up to 240 kilometres and boosting aerial dominance. Astra Mark-2 is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). More than 50 industries, including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), contributed to its development. Astra Mark-1 (90–100 kilometres range) is already inducted in the Indian Air Force (IAF) on LCA Tejas and Su-30 MKI.