71. The Javelin is primarily classified as which type of weapon system?
[A] Surface-to-air missile
[B] Anti-radiation missile
[C] Anti-tank guided missile
[D] Air-to-air missile
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Correct Answer: C [Anti-tank guided missile]
Notes:
India is planning to acquire the US-made FGM-148 Javelin, a shoulder-fired anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system. The development was announced by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who described it as a significant step in India-US defence relations. The Javelin uses fire-and-forget technology, allowing the operator to move away after launching the missile. The system is designed to engage armoured vehicles and tanks and is known for its portability and advanced guidance capabilities.
72. Which vessel was recently commissioned as the Indian Navy’s second Diving Support Vessel?
[A] INS Nistar
[B] INS Nirdeshak
[C] INS Nipun
[D] INS Sandhayak
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Correct Answer: C [INS Nipun]
Notes:
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, its second Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) built the vessel, which was delivered to the Navy at Visakhapatnam on 30 July 2026. INS Nipun is designed for deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue operations. The vessel is capable of deep-sea saturation diving and is equipped with a side diving stage. It carries Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for diver monitoring and salvage operations. INS Nipun can also function as a mother ship for the Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) during submarine emergencies.
73. The Khagantak-243 long-range glide bomb was first flight-tested from which fighter aircraft?
[A] Rafale
[B] Su-30MKI
[C] Tejas
[D] MiG-29K
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Correct Answer: B [Su-30MKI]
Notes:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted the first flight trial of the indigenous Khagantak-243 long-range glide bomb at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, after releasing it from a Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The trial successfully met its objectives and is aimed at strengthening India’s indigenous long-range strike capability and reducing dependence on imported precision-guided munitions. The glide bomb is designed to strike targets from considerable distances while allowing the launching aircraft to remain outside the effective range of enemy air-defence systems. It can reportedly cover 144–180 km when released from around 12 km altitude at Mach 0.8.
74. BAM-H24, a patented solid rocket propellant, was jointly developed by DRDO and which Indian university?
[A] University of Delhi
[B] University of Hyderabad
[C] Banaras Hindu University
[D] Lucknow University
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Correct Answer: B [University of Hyderabad]
Notes:
The Indian Patent Office recently granted a patent for BAM-H24, a novel high-energy compound. This propellant formulation was jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the University of Hyderabad (UoH). BAM-H24 is a boron-, hydrogen-, and nitrogen-rich energetic material designed to act as a solid propellant, fuel additive, and burn-rate accelerator.
75. Where was the ‘Rudra Raptors’ exercise conducted in September 2026?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Haryana
[D] Jammu and Kashmir
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan ]
Notes:
The Indian Army’s Konark Corps conducted the high-intensity ‘Rudra Raptors’ joint exercise in the desert sector of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The exercise was held under the theme “One Team, One Purpose, Absolute Battlefield Dominance.” AH-64E Apache attack helicopters of Thar Raptors and tanks of the Black Mace Brigade participated in the exercise. It focused on air-ground integration, combat readiness, communication, manoeuvre and battlefield dominance. The exercise also highlighted the Indian Army’s focus on Atmanirbharta, innovation and advanced battlefield technologies.
76. LORA ballistic missile system has been developed by which country?
[A] France
[B] Russia
[C] Israel
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: C [Israel ]
Notes:
The German Navy successfully test-fired Israel’s LORA ballistic missile system in the North Atlantic Ocean on September 2, 2026. The test was conducted from German frigates, including the Sachsen-Anhalt (F 224), in waters between Ireland and Iceland. LORA is manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). It has a range of around 400–500 km.
77. Which shipyard has built the Ocean Research Vessel ‘Sagar Manthan’?
[A] Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
[B] Cochin Shipyard Limited
[C] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
[D] Hindustan Shipyard Limited
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Correct Answer: A [Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers]
Notes:
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched India’s advanced Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) ‘Sagar Manthan’ at Rishi Bankim Shipyard, Kolkata. The vessel has been designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR). It is being developed under Vertical-4, Deep Ocean Survey and Exploration of the Deep Ocean Mission, at an estimated cost of around ₹840 crore. ‘Sagar Manthan’ is an all-weather, multidisciplinary research vessel designed to conduct oceanographic and geophysical research, including surveys of deep-sea mineral resources.
78. What is the official theme of the ‘VIMARSH 2026’ conclave held in New Delhi?
[A] Atmanirbhar se Swavalamban
[B] Varta se Vikas
[C] Srijan se Samriddhi
[D] Prodyogiki se Pragati
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Correct Answer: B [Varta se Vikas]
Notes:
The VIMARSH 2026 conclave was held in New Delhi in September 2026, focusing on indigenising India’s defence manufacturing sector. The event was organized under the theme “Varta se Vikas” (Development through Dialogue). During this event, the Union Defence Minister announced key policy measures to enhance the integration of MSMEs and deep-tech start-ups into the domestic defence supply chain. The event addressed key structural challenges in defence production, including high capital intensity, testing bottlenecks, and long procurement cycles.
79. What is the name of the indigenous basic trainer aircraft developed by HAL and recently handed over to the Indian Air Force?
[A] Ankur
[B] Kiran
[C] Deepak
[D] Lakshya
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Correct Answer: A [Ankur]
Notes:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently began receiving the HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft, which has been officially named ‘Ankur’. It is developed indigenously by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The HTT-40 is designed to meet the basic pilot training requirements of the IAF. The handover of the first three aircraft marks the commencement of deliveries under a contract for 70 such trainers. This indigenous platform is equipped with modern avionics, a pressurized cabin, and advanced safety features, replacing older training assets and boosting self-reliance in military pilot training.
80. The Geran-2, that was recently seen in news, is primarily what type of weapon system?
[A] Air-to-air missile
[B] One-way attack/kamikaze drone
[C] Surface-to-air missile
[D] Unmanned underwater vehicle
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Correct Answer: B [One-way attack/kamikaze drone]
Notes:
Recent satellite imagery indicates that Russia is constructing a secret underground factory at the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Tatarstan to expand production of Geran-2 drones. Geran-2 is a long-range, one-way attack drone used by Russia in the war in Ukraine. It is the Russian version of the Iranian HESA Shahed-136 drone. The drone has a delta-wing design, with a length of about 3.5 metres and a wingspan of around 2.5 metres. It can reach speeds of up to 180 km/h and has a range of up to 2,000 km. The drone generally carries around 50 kg of explosives, while newer variants can carry up to 90 kg.
