71. Where was the Akhand Prahaar exercise conducted in November 2025?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Gujarat
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: D [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The Indian Army’s Southern Command, headquartered in Pune, successfully conducted the Akhand Prahaar exercise in the desert sector of Rajasthan under the tri-services exercise Trishul. The exercise validated the full-spectrum combat readiness of the Konark Corps through integrated use of all arms and services. It included mechanised and infantry manoeuvres, Special Heliborne Operations, and fighter ground attack missions by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The exercise demonstrated strong Army–Air Force coordination and joint operational excellence. It tested next-generation indigenous technologies, including drones, unmanned systems, counter-drone systems, and electronic warfare grids.
72. Mudh-Nyoma Airbase, that was recently seen in news, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Sikkim
[D] Ladakh
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Correct Answer: D [Ladakh]
Notes:
The Chief of the Air Staff recently inaugurated the Mudh-Nyoma airbase in Ladakh by landing a C-130J aircraft there. Mudh-Nyoma is an Indian Air Force (IAF) base in southeastern Ladakh at 13,700 feet. It is just 23 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. It is now the fourth IAF base in Ladakh, India’s highest airfield, and the world’s fifth highest. It lies near the southern bank of Pangong Tso and earlier had a mud landing strip. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) began upgrading it in September 2023.
73. Air-Sol Moyenne Portée-Renove (ASMPA-R) was developed by which country?
[A] Japan
[B] France
[C] Russia
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [France]
Notes:
Recently, France released images of its new nuclear-capable supersonic cruise missile, the Air-Sol Moyenne Portée-Renove (ASMPA-R), for the first time. ASMPA-R was developed by France as the latest version of the ASMP medium-range missile family. It is a crucial part of France’s nuclear deterrence and supports the air-based leg of its nuclear triad. It uses a ramjet engine with dual air intakes for sustained supersonic flight at about Mach 3.
74. Exercise Ekuverin 2025 is conducted between India and which country?
[A] Singapore
[B] Australia
[C] Maldives
[D] Egypt
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Correct Answer: C [Maldives]
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The 14th edition of Exercise Ekuverin 2025 has started from 2 December and will run till 15 December at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. “Ekuverin” means “Friends” in the Dhivehi language and it began in 2009. It is a bilateral annual military exercise conducted alternately between India and the Maldives. It involves the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Forces. It focuses on Counter Insurgency (CI) and Counter Terrorism (CT) operations in semi-urban, jungle, and coastal areas. It also promotes niche technology integration, sharing of best practices, and regional peace and security.
75. What is the name of the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft of the Indian Navy?
[A] DSC A18
[B] DSC A19
[C] DSC A20
[D] DSC A21
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Correct Answer: C [DSC A20]
Notes:
The Indian Navy will commission the Diving Support Craft (DSC) A20 at Kochi under the aegis of the Southern Naval Command, marking a significant boost to indigenous naval capabilities. DSC A20 is the first vessel of the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft series for the Indian Navy. It is the lead ship in a series of five DSCs being built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata. The vessel is designed for a wide spectrum of diving and underwater operations in coastal waters, including inspection, salvage, and support missions.
76. INAS 335 ‘The Ospreys’, the second MH-60R helicopter squadron of the Indian Navy, was commissioned at which naval air station?
[A] INS Rajali, Tamil Nadu
[B] INS Garuda, Kochi
[C] INS Shivaji, Lonavala
[D] INS Hansa, Goa
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Correct Answer: D [INS Hansa, Goa]
Notes:
Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 335, named “The Ospreys”, was commissioned at INS Hansa, Goa on 17 December 2025. It is the second Indian Naval Squadron to operate MH-60R multirole helicopters after the first was commissioned in Kochi in March 2024. MH-60R helicopter is an all-weather, day-night platform capable of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), Search and Rescue (SAR), Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) and Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP). The induction of MH-60R helicopters will greatly enhance the Indian Navy’s aviation strength and maritime operations on the Western Seaboard.
77. Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) is developed by which country?
[A] India
[B] United States
[C] France
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The U.S. Army and U.S. Navy recently completed integrated testing of the Dark Eagle Long‑Range Hypersonic Weapon system, marking a major milestone in America’s hypersonic weapons development. The Dark Eagle Long‑Range Hypersonic Weapon is a non‑nuclear, ground‑launched hypersonic missile system being developed for the U.S. Army as part of U.S. hypersonic modernization efforts. The missile component of the Long‑Range Hypersonic Weapon program is jointly developed by Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, two leading American defense companies.
78. YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile is developed by which country?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] France
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China released rare footage of the YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile fired from a Type 055 guided missile destroyer warship. YJ-20, also called Eagle Strike-20, is a hypersonic anti-ship missile developed by China. It was first publicly displayed during China’s Victory Day military parade on 3 September 2025. The missile is designed to attack high-value naval assets like aircraft carriers at long ranges. It has a biconic aerodynamic shape that allows controlled glide after rocket boost. This shape creates shockwaves that protect control surfaces from extreme heat.
79. Where was the DHRUV-NG next-generation civil helicopter inaugurated in December 2025?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Chennai
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The next-generation civil helicopter DHRUV-NG was inaugurated at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bengaluru. The inaugural flight of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) DHRUV-NG, a civil variant showcased at Aero India 2025, was flagged off. DHRUV-NG is a 5.5-tonne, light twin-engine, multi-role helicopter designed for diverse Indian terrain and global civil aviation standards. The helicopter focuses on enhanced safety, improved performance, and passenger comfort, marking a milestone in India’s indigenous rotary-wing aviation.
80. The Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine is designed by which organization?
[A] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
[B] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
[C] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[D] Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
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Correct Answer: C [Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)]
Notes:
The Ministry of Defence signed defence contracts worth ₹4,666 crore to strengthen the Indian Army and Indian Navy. The deal includes Close Quarter Battle Carbines for both forces and Heavyweight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy. The Close Quarter Battle Carbine is a 56 × 45 millimetre compact firearm made under Indigenous Design, Development and Manufacturing. It is designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO’s) Armament Research and Development Establishment, Pune. It is manufactured by Bharat Forge Limited, a Pune-based Indian multinational company.