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. participate, with others as observers.

1. Initially scheduled for late 2023, the
What is ‘Nagastra-1’, recently seen in exercise was deferred. The event will
news? enhance interoperability with friendly
[A] Earth observation satellite neighboring air forces.
[B] Man-portable suicide drones 3.
[C] Nuclear ballistic submarine Kalibr cruise missile, recently seen in
[D] Exoplanet the news, was developed by which
Hide Answer country?
[A] China
Correct Answer: B [Man-portable
[B] Japan
suicide drones]
[C] India
Notes: [D] Russia
The Indian Army has received
Hide Answer
Nagastra-1, a unique man-portable
suicide drone designed to target Correct Answer: D [Russia]
launch pads, enemy camps, and Notes:
infiltrators safely. Under Emergency The Russian Black Sea Fleet recently
Procurement Powers, the Army launched Kalibr cruise missiles,
ordered 480 Loiter Munitions from targeting Ukrainian infrastructure.
Solar Industries’ Economics Kalibr missiles, developed by Russia’s
Explosives Ltd (EEL). Following Almaz-Antey, can be launched from
successful pre-delivery inspections, various platforms and serve anti-ship,
120 units have been delivered to an anti-submarine, and land attack roles.
Army Ammunition Depot, according to They vary in size, ranging from 1,300
defense sources. kg to 2,300 kg, with ranges spanning
2. 200 km to 2500 km. Featuring
Which country will host the advanced guidance systems and high
multinational air exercise ‘Tarang explosive warheads, Kalibr missiles
Shakti 2024’ in August? can accelerate to supersonic speeds
[A] Germany to evade defenses in the terminal
[B] Spain phase.
[C] France 4.
[D] India Recently, where was the 29th edition
Hide Answer of the biennial Rim of the Pacific
(RIMPAC) exercise held?
Correct Answer: D [India]
[A] Auckland, New Zealand
Notes: [B] Hawaii, USA
The Indian Air Force will host its first [C] Paris, France
multinational exercise, Tarang Shakti [D] Kolkata, India
2024, in August 2024. Around 10
Hide Answer
countries, including Australia, France,
Germany, Japan, Spain, the UAE, the Correct Answer: B [Hawaii, USA]
UK, and the US, are expected to Notes:
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Indian multi-role stealth frigate INS [B] ISRO

Shivalik, deployed in the South China [C] NASA
Sea and North Pacific Ocean, has [D] JAXA
arrived at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii, Hide Answer
USA to participate in the Rim of the
Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. RIMPAC is
Notes:
the world’s largest international
The prototype of India’s indigenous
maritime exercise, enhancing naval
light tank, Zorawar, developed by the
interoperability and trust among 29
Defence Research and Development
participating countries. Led by the US
Organisation (DRDO) and Larsen &
Navy, the exercise includes diverse
Toubro (L&T), was unveiled on July 6.
activities like symposiums, sports
Powered by a Cummins engine, it is
competitions, and integrated sea
designed for extreme weather and
operations, crucial for global maritime
high altitudes along the northern
security and cooperation.
border. Extensive trials will follow,
5.
aiming for Army user trials by August
Recently, IAF chief inaugurated
2025. DRDO is also developing a new
Weapon Systems School (WSS) in
domestic engine for the tank.
which city?
7.
[A] Jaipur
Which country is the host of ‘Exercise
[B] Hyderabad
Pitch Black 2024’?
[C] Kolkata
[A] India
[D] Bhopal
[B] France
Hide Answer [C] Australia
Correct Answer: B [Hyderabad] [D] New Zealand
Notes: Hide Answer
The Chief of the Air Staff inaugurated
Correct Answer: C [Australia]
the Weapon Systems School (WSS) at
Notes:
Air Force Station Begumpet,
An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent
Hyderabad. The WSS aims to
arrived at RAAF Base Darwin,
modernize the Indian Air Force (IAF)
Australia, for Exercise Pitch Black
by providing effect-based,
2024, from July 12 to August 2. This
contemporary training to officers of the
biennial, multinational exercise, the
newly formed branch. Flight Cadets in
largest in its 43-year history, involves
the WS Branch will undertake their
20 countries, 140+ aircraft, and 4400
second semester of training at this
personnel. Focusing on night
institute, aligning with the IAF’s
operations and Large Force
future-oriented goals.
Employment warfare, it includes IAF’s
6.
Su-30 MKI, C-17 Globemaster, and
Which organization has recently
IL-78 aircraft, enhancing international
unveiled the prototype of India’s
cooperation and best practices.
indigenous light tank ‘Zorawar’?
[A] DRDO
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Notes:
cooperation and best practices. At the annual ‘Fleet Awards
8. Function-2024’ in Visakhapatnam on
Which organization recently signed a July 14, INS Delhi was recognized as
nearly $700 million contract to produce the Best Ship of the Eastern Fleet for
more Stinger missiles? its operational achievements over the
[A] NATO past year. INS Kavaratti received the
[B] ASEAN award for Best Ship in the
[C] European Union Corvettes/OPVs/LSTs category.
[D] United Nations Additionally, INS Shivalik, INS
Hide Answer Sumedha, and INS Sumitra were
acknowledged as the most spirited
Correct Answer: A [NATO]
ships of the Sunrise Fleet for their
Notes:
performance in various challenging
NATO recently signed a nearly $700
missions.
million contract to produce more
10.
Stinger missiles. The FIM-92 Stinger is
Pralay Missile, recently seen in the
a man-portable surface-to-air missile
news, was developed by which
system (MANPADS) designed by the
organization?
American Defense Industry and
[A] DRDO
entered U.S. Army service in 1981.
[B] ISRO
Used by U.S. forces and 29 other
[C] JAXA
countries, it’s manufactured by
[D] CNSA
Raytheon and EADS. The lightweight
missile, with a passive infrared seeker Hide Answer
and “fire-and-forget” capability, Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
provides air defense for troops. It can Notes:
hit targets up to 11,500 feet and has a Armenia’s interest in India’s Pralay
range of 5 miles. The launcher, which missile presents a significant
weighs about 15 kilograms, is opportunity for India. The Pralay
reusable and can be carried or missile is a 350-500 km short-range,
vehicle-mounted for short-range quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface
defense. missile with a 500-1,000 kg payload,
9. developed by DRDO for defense
Which INS has been adjudged the needs. It features solid-fuel propulsion,
Best Ship of the Eastern Fleet at the inertial guidance, and a DSMAC
annual ‘Fleet Awards Function-2024’? seeker for terminal guidance. Capable
[A] INS Karanj of evasive maneuvers, it has various
[B] INS Delhi warhead options and a reduced radar
[C] INS Shakti signature.
[D] INS Vagir
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [INS Delhi]
11.
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Which country hosts the international discussed best practices and

air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’? strategies for maritime security,
[A] UK highlighting ICG’s dedication to
[B] India innovation and operational training
[C] Germany excellence.
[D] France 13.
Hide Answer Which country hosted the ‘Exercise
Pitch Black 2024’?
Correct Answer: B [India]
[A] Russia
Notes:
[B] China
India hosts ‘Tarang Shakti,’ largest
[C] Australia
international air exercise, in two
[D] Japan
phases: August in Tamil Nadu and
September in Rajasthan. The event Hide Answer
aims to strengthen strategic relations, Correct Answer: C [Australia]
inviting 51 countries with 30 Notes:
participating. Phase one in Tamil Nadu Exercise Pitch Black 2024, a biennial
features France, Germany, Spain, and multinational exercise hosted by the
the UK. Phase two in Rajasthan Royal Australian Air Force, concluded
includes Australia, Bangladesh, in Darwin, Australia. This year’s
Greece, Singapore, UAE, and the edition was the largest in its 43-year
USA. This exercise enhances history, with 20 countries, over 140
collaboration and operational skills. aircraft, and 4,400 military personnel
12. participating. The exercise, focused on
Recently, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) night-time flying, saw the Indian Air
launched ‘Suvidha Software Version Force participate, continuing its
1.0’ in which city? involvement from the 2018 and 2022
[A] Jaisalmer editions.
[B] Visakhapatnam 14.
[C] Kochi Recently, the Indian Army has
[D] Mumbai conducted a strategic military exercise
Hide Answer ‘Parvat Prahaar’ in which region?
[A] Chennai
Correct Answer: B [Visakhapatnam]
[B] Visakhapatnam
Notes:
[C] Ladakh
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
[D] Jaisalmer
launched ‘Suvidha Software Version
1.0’ at its first ‘Annual Operational Sea Hide Answer
Training Conference’ in Correct Answer: C [Ladakh]
Visakhapatnam. This software aims to Notes:
improve training protocols across ICG The Indian Army conducted the
platforms. Deputy Director General ‘Parvat Prahaar’ exercise in Ladakh,
Anupam Rai emphasized excellence focusing on high-altitude warfare. The
and adaptability. Senior officers exercise highlights operations in
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rugged terrains near the India-China Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) at

border. It involves real-world combat which region?
simulations to train soldiers for unique [A] Porbandar, Gujarat
challenges. This fortnight-long drill [B] Pokhran, Rajasthan
involves various Army units, including [C] Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
infantry, artillery, and armoured forces, [D] Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
and showcases military assets like Hide Answer
tanks, K-9 Vajra artillery, and UAVs.
Correct Answer: B [Pokhran,
The exercise, involving the Mountain
Rajasthan]
Strike Corps, is crucial for maintaining
Notes:
readiness in this sensitive region amid
DRDO and the Indian Army
the ongoing India-China standoff.
successfully tested the Man Portable
15.
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)
‘Mitra Shakti’, recently seen in the
at Pokhran Field Firing Range.
news, is a joint military exercise
MPATGM is a shoulder-launched,
between India and which country?
portable missile system designed to
[A] Sri Lanka
target enemy tanks and armored
[B] Malaysia
vehicles. The system includes a
[C] Singapore
launcher, target acquisition system,
[D] Australia
and fire control unit. It has advanced
Hide Answer infrared homing sensors and
Correct Answer: A [Sri Lanka] integrated avionics, making it effective
Notes: for day and night operations.
The Indian Army and Sri Lankan Army 17.
started their 10th joint exercise, “Mitra Port Esbjerg, recently seen in the
Shakti,” at Maduru Oya in Sri Lanka’s news due to the visit of INS Tabar, is
Southern Province. This year’s focus located in which country?
is on joint operations in semi-urban [A] Indonesia
areas, in line with UN Chapter VII on [B] Denmark
peace and security threats. This year’s [C] Egypt
exercise involves 120 soldiers from [D] Myanmar
India’s Rajputana Rifles. The goal is to Hide Answer
boost both armies’ skills in
Correct Answer: B [Denmark]
counter-terrorism and urban warfare.
Notes:
The exercise aims to strengthen
Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS
defense ties, enhance coordination,
Tabar, commanded by Captain MR
and improve interoperability between
Harish, arrived in Esbjerg, Denmark,
the Indian and Sri Lankan armed
for a two-day visit. The visit aims to
forces.
strengthen ties between India and
16.
Denmark, focusing on naval
Recently, DRDO and the Indian Army
cooperation and cultural exchange.
have successfully test fired
The crew will engage in professional
indigenously built Man Portable
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interactions with the Danish Armed [A] Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh
Forces. India and Denmark have [B] Air Marshal VR Chaudhari
strong diplomatic relations, elevated to [C] Air Marshal Tejinder Singh
a “Green Strategic Partnership” in [D] Air Marshal Arjan Singh
2020. INS Tabar, part of the Indian Hide Answer
Navy’s Western Fleet, is equipped
Correct Answer: C [Air Marshal
with advanced weapons and sensors
Tejinder Singh]
and plays a key role in India’s naval
Notes:
operations.
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh became the
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the
operations. Indian Air Force in New Delhi. After
taking his new position, he paid tribute
18.
to fallen soldiers at the National War
Recently, the Defence Minister
Memorial. Tejinder Singh is an
inaugurated the new Indian Coast
alumnus of the National Defence
Guard (ICG) Maritime Rescue
Academy and joined the IAF fighter
Coordination Centre in which city?
stream on June 13, 1987. He is a
[A] Porbandar
Category ‘A’ Qualified Flying Instructor
[B] Visakhapatnam
with over 4,500 flying hours. He
[C] Mumbai
studied at the Defence Service Staff
[D] Chennai
College and National Defence
Hide Answer College. He has commanded a Fighter
Correct Answer: D [Chennai] Squadron, a Radar Station, a Fighter
Notes: Base, and was Air Officer
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Commanding in Jammu and Kashmir.
inaugurated the new Indian Coast He received the Vayu Sena Medal in
Guard Maritime Rescue Coordination 2007 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Centre (MRCC) in Chennai, Tamil in 2022.
Nadu. He also virtually launched the 20.
Regional Marine Pollution Response Recently, where was the first Joint
Centre in Chennai and the Coast Commanders’ Conference (JCC) held?
Guard Air Enclave in Puducherry. The [A] Gandhinagar
MRCC aims to enhance the [B] Lucknow
coordination and effectiveness of [C] Bhopal
maritime rescue operations, focusing [D] Patna
on mariners and fishermen in distress. Hide Answer
The Centre is equipped with advanced
Correct Answer: B [Lucknow]
distress monitoring systems and
Notes:
real-time communication tools.
The first Joint Commanders’
19.
Conference held in Lucknow with the
Recently, who took over as Deputy
theme ‘Sashakt and Surakshit Bharat:
Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air
Transforming Armed Forces’. The
Force?
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focus is on preparing India’s military [A] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

for the changing operational (HAL)
environment. Chief of Defence Staff [B] Defence Research and
General Anil Chauhan and the chiefs Development Organisation (DRDO)
of the Army, Navy, and Air Force are [C] Indian Space Research
leading the event. General Chauhan Organisation (ISRO)
reviewed the security situation and [D] None of the Above
stressed the importance of jointness Hide Answer
and future integration for modern
Correct Answer: A [Hindustan
warfare.
Aeronautics Limited (HAL)]
.
Notes:
21.
The Cabinet Committee on Security
Grom-E1 missile, recently seen in the
recently approved the procurement of
news, is developed by which country?
240 aero-engines for Su-30MKI
[A] China
aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
[B] France
The Su-30MKI is a multirole combat
[C] Russia
fighter aircraft developed jointly by
[D] Japan
Sukhoi Design Bureau and Hindustan
Hide Answer Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the IAF.
Correct Answer: C [Russia] It is based on the Su-30 fighter aircraft
Notes: and features thrust vectoring control
Russian troops recently used a and canards. The Su-30MKI is a
Grom-E1 hybrid missile to hit Kharkiv, fourth-generation fighter jet powered
Ukraine. The Grom-E1 is a by two AL-31FP aero engines, which
modernized weapon based on the are high-temperature turbojet by-pass
Soviet-era Kh-38 missile. It was engines. The aircraft is equipped with
developed by Russia and first BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles,
introduced in 2018. The Grom-E1 tested successfully in November 2017.
combines features of both a missile It includes a Tarang Radar Warning
and an aerial bomb. It has a maximum Receiver (RWR) developed by DRDO.
range of 120 km, with a high-explosive The Su-30MKI has a maximum
warhead and a contact detonator. A unrefueled flight range of 3,000 km,
variant with a thermobaric design can which can extend to 8,000 km with two
detonate at high altitudes. The in-flight refuelings. The aircraft is
effectiveness depends on the altitude manufactured by Hindustan
and speed of the launching aircraft. It Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
can be launched from Russian aircraft 23.
like the MiG-35, Su-34, Su-35, and Recently, which country hosted the
Su-57. 20th ‘Heads of Asian Coast Guard
22. Agencies Meeting (HACGAM)’?
Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, recently [A] Vietnam
seen in the news, is manufactured by [B] India
which organization? [C] South Korea
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[D] Indonesia Agni-4 can carry nuclear weapons and

Hide Answer will be controlled by the Strategic
Forces Command. Development of
Correct Answer: C [South Korea]
Agni-4 began in 2007 to strengthen
Notes:
India’s nuclear deterrence against
The Indian Coast Guard participated in
China and Pakistan. The first test in
the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard
2010 failed, but the first successful
Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in
user trial occurred in 2014.
Incheon, South Korea, from 2-6
25.
September 2024. The meeting was
Recently, where was the ‘Kalvari
hosted by the South Korean Coast
Submarine Escape Training Facility
Guard. The Indian Coast Guard also
(Vinetra)’ commissioned?
held its 12th annual bilateral meeting
[A] Chennai
with the South Korean Coast Guard on
[B] Mumbai
4 September 2024. Discussions
[C] Visakhapatnam
focused on maritime law enforcement,
[D] Kochi
safety at sea, marine environment
protection, and preventing illicit Hide Answer
trafficking of humans, drugs, and Correct Answer: C [Visakhapatnam]
weapons. HACGAM was initiated by Notes:
Japan in 2004 to address piracy The Kalvari Submarine Escape
issues in Southeast Asian waters, Training Facility, known as VINETRA,
especially in the Straits of Malacca. was commissioned at INS Satavahana
24. in Visakhapatnam by Vice Admiral
Agni-4 Missile, recently seen in the Rajesh Pendharkar. Visakhapatnam is
news, is developed by which the base for the Eastern Naval
organization? Command, a key formation of the
[A] DRDO Indian Navy. The city hosts vital naval
[B] ISRO facilities, including the Naval
[C] HAL Dockyard, and plays a strategic role in
[D] BHEL India’s maritime defence. VINETRA
Hide Answer improves the escape skills of crew
members from distressed
Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
Kalvari-class submarines. The facility
Notes:
supports India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’
The Agni-4 missile, developed by
initiative, reflecting the country’s focus
DRDO, was successfully tested on 6
on self-reliance in defence technology.
September 2024 from Odisha’s
26.
Integrated Test Range. This was the
Which organization recently conducted
ninth test of the nuclear-capable
the “Exercise AIKYA 2024”?
intermediate-range ballistic missile
[A] Defence Research and
(IRBM). The test was conducted by
Development Organisation (DRDO)
India’s Strategic Forces Command,
[B] NITI Aayog
which oversees all nuclear weapons.
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[C] National Disaster Management Sailing Vessel Tarini, which will

Authority (NDMA) navigate 21,600 nautical miles around
[D] Indian Space Research the globe. This mission, led by
Organisation (ISRO) Lieutenant Commander Roopa A and
Hide Answer Lieutenant Commander Dilna K,
emphasizes India’s maritime heritage
Correct Answer: C [National Disaster
and commitment to empowerment and
Management Authority (NDMA)]
innovation. The expedition will
Notes:
challenge the crew with treacherous
The National Disaster Management
waters, including passages around
Authority (NDMA) and Southern
Cape Leeuwin, Cape Horn, and the
Command of the Indian Army
Cape of Good Hope, showcasing their
organized a two-day national
resilience and spirit.
symposium, ‘Exercise AIKYA’, on
disaster management in Chennai.
“Aikya” means “Oneness” in Tamil, resilience and spirit.
symbolizing the goal to unite India’s
28.
Disaster Management community. It
Exercise KAZIND, recently seen in
brought together stakeholders from six
news, is conducted between India and
southern states/UTs: Tamil Nadu,
which country?
Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh,
[A] Egypt
Telangana, and Puducherry. The
[B] Australia
exercise simulated emergencies,
[C] Kazakhstan
tested roles, discussed disaster relief
[D] Tajikistan
technologies, and reviewed recent
operations. It focused on issues like Hide Answer
tsunamis, landslides, floods, cyclones, Correct Answer: C [Kazakhstan]
industrial incidents, and forest fires, Notes:
emphasizing recent events in Tamil The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND
Nadu, Wayanad, and Andhra Pradesh. takes place from 30th September to
27. 13th October 2024 in Auli,
What is the name of the Indian Naval Uttarakhand. It is an annual joint
Sailing Vessel embarking on the military exercise between India and
Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition? Kazakhstan. The Indian side will be
[A] INS Vikrant represented by 120 personnel from
[B] INS Tarini the KUMAON Regiment and the
[C] INS Kolkata Indian Air Force. Kazakhstan’s
[D] INS Arihant contingent includes personnel from
Hide Answer Land Forces and Airborne Assault
Troopers. The exercise aims to
Correct Answer: B [INS Tarini]
enhance joint military capabilities for
Notes:
counterterrorism operations in
The Navika Sagar Parikrama II semi-urban and mountainous terrain. It
expedition features the Indian Naval focuses on interoperability, tactical
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drills, and sharing best practices to [D] IIT Madras

strengthen defence cooperation and Hide Answer
bilateral relations.
Correct Answer: D [IIT Madras]
29.
Notes:
Which ships are part of the First
IIT-Madras Pravartak has launched a
Training Squadron (1TS), recently
cyber commandos training program for
arrived in Bandar Abbas, Iran?
police. This six-month residential
[A] INS Vikrant, INS Kora, ICGS
program is an initiative of the Union
Vishwast
Home Ministry. It aims to provide
[B] INS Tir, INS Shardul, ICGS Veera
specialized cyber training for law
[C] INS Karanj, INS Kulish, ICGS
enforcement agencies across India.
Sarang
Unlike existing cybercrime cells that
[D] INS Kochi, INS Chennai, ICGS
focus on reactive measures, this
Banshee
program will develop a proactive force
Hide Answer to tackle cyber threats. The training
Correct Answer: B [INS Tir, INS will enhance the capabilities of police
Shardul, ICGS Veera] in effectively combating and
Notes: preventing cybercrimes.
The INS Tir, along with INS Shardul
and ICGS Veera, visited Bandar
Abbas, Iran, as part of India’s First 31.
Training Squadron. This deployment Recently, which organization
aims to enhance maritime security and developed the Light Weight Bullet
cooperation between the Indian Navy Proof Jackets named ‘ABHED’?
and the Iranian Navy. Activities include [A] DRDO
professional exchanges and Maritime [B] ISRO
Partnership Exercises (MPX). The visit [C] HAL
reflects India’s commitment to its [D] BHEL
SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in Hide Answer
the Region) vision, fostering stronger Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
ties with regional partners. Previous
Notes:
interactions included Iranian naval
The Defence Research &
ships visiting Mumbai, emphasizing
Development Organisation (DRDO)
ongoing naval diplomacy and training
and IIT Delhi have developed
collaboration in the Persian Gulf
lightweight bulletproof jackets called
region.
ABHED. These jackets are made from
30.
polymers and indigenous boron
Which institution has recently launched
carbide ceramic material. The design
a cyber commandos training for
is based on high strain rate material
police?
characterization, modeling, and
[A] IIT Bombay
simulation with DRDO’s collaboration.
[B] IIT Kanpur
The armour plates have successfully
[C] IIT Roorkee
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passed all necessary R&D trials. The [B] Israel

jackets offer high threat level [C] Iran
protection and are lighter than the [D] China
Indian Army’s weight limits, weighing Hide Answer
8.2 kg and 9.5 kg for different BIS
Correct Answer: C [Iran]
levels. They feature a modular design
Notes:
with front and rear armours for
Iran recently launched over 180
360-degree protection.
ballistic missiles, including the
32.
hypersonic Fattah-2, targeting Israel’s
Exercise KAZIND, recently seen in
air defenses. Fattah-2 is a new version
news, is conducted between India and
of Iran’s first domestically made
which country?
hypersonic ballistic missile, Fattah,
[A] Egypt
which means conqueror in Farsi. It
[B] Australia
features a hypersonic glide vehicle
[C] Kazakhstan
(HGV) warhead that can maneuver
[D] Tajikistan
and glide at hypersonic speed. The
Hide Answer missile uses a liquid-fuel rocket
Correct Answer: C [Kazakhstan] propellant, allowing its engine to adjust
Notes: thrust force.
The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND 34.
takes place from 30th September to India hosts ‘Malabar Naval Exercise
13th October 2024 in Auli, 2024’ in which city?
Uttarakhand. It is an annual joint [A] Mumbai
military exercise between India and [B] Visakhapatnam
Kazakhstan. The Indian side will be [C] Kolkata
represented by 120 personnel from [D] Chennai
the KUMAON Regiment and the Hide Answer
Indian Air Force. Kazakhstan’s
Correct Answer: B [Visakhapatnam]
contingent includes personnel from
Notes:
Land Forces and Airborne Assault
India hosts the joint naval exercise of
Troopers. The exercise aims to
Quad nations from October 8 to 18 in
enhance joint military capabilities for
Visakhapatnam. The exercise, named
counterterrorism operations in
Malabar 2024, includes sea and
semi-urban and mountainous terrain. It
harbor phases focusing on
focuses on interoperability, tactical
cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
drills, and sharing best practices to
It features various Indian naval
strengthen defence cooperation and
platforms, such as guided missile
bilateral relations.
destroyers, submarines, and fighter
33.
aircraft. The Malabar exercise started
Which country developed the
in 1992 as a US-India drill and evolved
hypersonic ballistic missile named
into a multilateral event to enhance
“Fattah-2”?
interoperability and address maritime
[A] Russia
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challenges. Recent Quad meetings [B] Ministry of Agriculture

emphasized maritime security [C] Ministry of Defence
cooperation and announced joint coast [D] Ministry of Science and Technology
guard operations and a new regional Hide Answer
Maritime Initiative for Training
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of
(MAITRI).
Defence]
35.
Notes:
Recently, the Army Chief launched
The Ministry of Defence is seeking
‘Agniastra’ multi-target detonation
more funds to expand the Innovations
device in which city?
for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
[A] New Delhi
scheme. iDEX stands for Innovations
[B] Gangtok
for Defence Excellence and is a key
[C] Kohima
initiative by the Ministry of Defence.
[D] Shillong
iDEX was launched in April 2018 to
Hide Answer promote self-reliance and innovation in
Correct Answer: B [Gangtok] defence and aerospace. It engages
Notes: various sectors, including MSMEs,
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi start-ups, individual innovators, R&D
unveiled ‘Agniastra,’ a multi-target institutes, and academia.
detonation device, at the Army 37.
Commanders Conference in Gangtok. Recently, the Indian Navy’s second
It improves room interventions and Very Low Frequency radar station is
bunker destruction, aiding inaugurated in which state?
counter-terrorism operations. The [A] Maharashtra
device, known as WEDC, enhances [B] Telangana
safety and reliability over the older [C] Gujarat
Exploder Dynamo Capacitor, which [D] Kerala
had a limited range of 400 meters. The Hide Answer
new microprocessor-based detonation
Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
system, developed by Major
Notes:
Rajprasad, operates in both wired and
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
wireless modes with a range of 2.5
inaugurated the Indian Navy’s second
km. It allows selective and
Very Low Frequency (VLF) radar
simultaneous firing of multiple targets,
station in Damagudem forest,
making it highly effective for safe
Telangana. It is the Navy’s second
demolition operations. This innovation
VLF communication transmission
significantly enhances
station in India. The first VLF radar
counter-terrorism efforts and IED
station, INS Kattabomman, is located
destruction, ensuring better safety for
in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
troops during critical missions.
36.
in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
iDEX is a scheme of which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs 38.
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Exercise SIMBEX is recently Chinese IRBM designed for both land

conducted between India and which and maritime strikes. It measures 14
country? meters in length, 1.4 meters in
[A] Germany diameter, and weighs 20,000 kg at
[B] Singapore launch. Powered by two-stage solid
[C] Australia propellant, it can hit targets up to
[D] China 3,000-4,000 km away. The missile’s
Hide Answer modular design allows it to carry two
nuclear and multiple conventional
Correct Answer: B [Singapore]
warheads. Its anti-ship version,
Notes:
DF-26B, targets naval vessels,
The 31st Singapore-India Maritime
including aircraft carriers.
Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) held at
40.
Eastern Naval Command,
According to recent reports, which one
Visakhapatnam from 23 to 29 Oct
of the following countries emerged as
2024. SIMBEX, an annual exercise
the top three destinations for defence
between the Indian Navy and Republic
exports by India?
of Singapore Navy, began as ‘Exercise
[A] United States, France and Armenia
Lion King’ in 1994. The exercise
[B] Russia, China and Israel
includes a Harbour Phase at
[C] New Zealand, Australia and Russia
Visakhapatnam with expert
[D] Bangladesh, Iran and Iraq
exchanges, sports, and cross-deck
visits, and a Sea Phase in the Bay of Hide Answer
Bengal. Advanced drills in the Sea Correct Answer: A [United States,
Phase covers live weapon firing, France and Armenia]
anti-submarine, anti-surface, anti-air Notes:
operations, and tactical manoeuvres. The U.S., France, and Armenia are
39. India’s top three customers for military
Which country developed the Dong exports. India now exports military
Feng-26 Missile? equipment to over 100 countries
[A] China globally. The Defence Ministry is
[B] Russia actively promoting exports and local
[C] Israel manufacturing to boost domestic
[D] Iran production for national and
Hide Answer international needs. Exports to the
U.S. include aircraft and helicopter
Correct Answer: A [China]
parts for companies like Lockheed
Notes:
Martin and Boeing. France receives
China’s stockpile of DF-26
Indian software and electronic
Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles
equipment, while Armenia imports
(IRBMs) has grown, with nearly 60
ATAGS artillery guns, Pinaka rocket
new launchers observed at a major
launchers, Swathi radars, and other
production site. The DF-26 missile, or
systems from India.
Dong Feng-26, is an advanced
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Correct Answer: B [Air Force Station

41. Kalaikunda, West Bengal]
Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr is held Notes:
between India and which country? On October 21, 2024, the Indian Air
[A] Kuwait Force (IAF) and Republic of Singapore
[B] Israel Air Force (RSAF) started the 12th
[C] Oman Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise
[D] Iran at Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West
Hide Answer Bengal. The bilateral phase will run
Correct Answer: C [Oman] from November 13 to 21, 2024,
Notes: focusing on advanced air combat
simulations and joint mission planning.
INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime
This phase aims to improve
Patrol Aircraft recently took part in the
interoperability and combat readiness
Indo-Oman naval exercise
while promoting knowledge exchange.
Naseem-Al-Bahr in Goa. This
RSAF is sending its largest contingent
exercise, initiated in 1993, reflects the
yet, including aircrew and support for
strong strategic ties between India and
F-16, F-15, G-550 AEW&C, and C-130
Oman. Oman is the first GCC country
aircraft. The IAF will use Rafale,
to conduct bilateral naval exercises
Mirage 2000, Su-30 MKI, Tejas,
with India. The exercise included two
MiG-29, and Jaguar aircraft.
phases: a harbour phase with
professional interactions and sports, 43.
followed by a sea phase. During the Which country recently hosted the
sea phase, both navies conducted gun Exercise Kakadu?
firings, anti-aircraft operations, and [A] United States
replenishment maneuvers. The [B] Japan
Dornier aircraft provided [C] Australia
Over-the-Horizon Targeting data, [D] India
enhancing interoperability and Hide Answer
understanding of best practices. Correct Answer: C [Australia]
42. Notes:
Where was the 12th edition of Joint The Quad countries—India, Australia,
Military Training (JTM) exercise Japan, and the U.S.—conducted
between the India and Singapore back-to-back naval exercises, focusing
conducted? on anti-submarine warfare. ‘Exercise
[A] Air Force Station Bidar, Karnataka Malabar’ took place off the coast of
[B] Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Visakhapatnam from October 8 to 18,
Bengal 2024. It was termed the most
[C] Air Force Station Begumpet, comprehensive edition yet, with
Telangana complex operational scenarios. The
[D] Air Force Station Jodhpur, earlier ‘Exercise Kakadu,’ hosted by
Rajasthan Australia, involved nearly 3,000
Hide Answer personnel from 30 nations. Ships from
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10 countries and aircraft from five [B] Indian Space Research

nations participated, highlighting Organisation (ISRO)
Australia’s commitment to regional [C] European Space Agency (ESA)
maritime security. The Indian Navy [D] China National Space
contributed a P-8I Maritime Patrol Administration (CNSA)
Aircraft for the exercise. Hide Answer
44.
Correct Answer: A [Defence
What was the name of the journey
Research and Development
completed by the autonomous surface
Organisation (DRDO) ]
vessel from Mumbai to Thoothukudi?
Notes:
[A] Samudra Path
France is evaluating India’s Pinaka
[B] Bharat Darshan
Multi-Barrel Rocket Launch (MBRL)
[C] Sagarmala Parikrama
system for its requirements. The
[D] Swavlamban Voyage
system, developed by DRDO, is
Hide Answer named after “Pinaka,” a mythical
Correct Answer: C [Sagarmala weapon of Lord Shiva. It can hit
Parikrama] targets up to 75 kilometers and
Notes: beyond. The Pinaka MBRL can launch
The autonomous surface vessel 12 rockets in 44 seconds, making it
completed a 1,500-km voyage from effective for overwhelming enemy
Mumbai to Thoothukudi as part of the defenses. Armenia was the first export
‘Sagarmala Parikrama’ journey. The customer for Pinaka, with other
journey was flagged off virtually by countries also expressing interest in
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the the system.
NIIO’s annual event, Swavlamban. 46.
The initiative is supported by the What is the name of the surface-to-air
Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and missile system recently exported by
Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO), India to Armenia?
Technology Development Acceleration [A] BrahMos Missile System
Cell (TDAC), and iDEX under the [B] Akash Missile System
Defence Innovation Organisation [C] MRSAM-IN Missile System
(DIO). This achievement highlights [D] NAG Missile System
India’s progress in autonomous Hide Answer
systems for defense, enhancing
Correct Answer: B [Akash Missile
capabilities in coastal surveillance,
System]
patrol, and anti-piracy operations.
Notes:
45.
India exported its first Akash weapon
Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launch
system battery to Armenia, marking a
(MBRL) system, which was seen in the
new defense export milestone. Akash,
news, is developed by which
a DRDO-developed surface-to-air
organization?
missile, targets fighter jets, missiles,
[A] Defence Research and
drones, and other aerial threats within
Development Organisation (DRDO)
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a 25km range. The system includes a [B] Air-to-Surface missile

Rajendra 3D radar and four launchers [C] Air-to-Air missile
with three missiles each, interlinked for [D] Surface-to-Air missile
coordinated operation. The export Hide Answer
reflects India’s growing defense
Correct Answer: A
manufacturing, with the Akash system
[Surface-to-Surface missile]
comprising over 96% indigenous
Notes:
components. Armenia is the first
Russia’s Defence Ministry reported
foreign buyer; India previously signed
that Ukraine attacked a military airfield
a major defense export deal with the
in Taganrog using US-supplied Army
Philippines for BrahMos missiles, with
Tactical Missile System (ATACMS)
the first batch delivered in April 2023.
missiles. ATACMS missiles are
47.
surface-to-surface ballistic missiles
Which armed force has launched
with a range of 300 km, manufactured
‘Sampark 4.0’ initiative to provide
by Lockheed Martin. These missiles
quality healthcare services for
use projectile motion to deliver
veterans?
warheads to their targets. ATACMS
[A] Indian Air Force
missiles can be launched from the
[B] Indian Navy
High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
[C] National Security Guard
(HIMARS) and the M270 Multiple
[D] Indian Army
Launch Rocket System (MLRS).
Hide Answer 49.
Correct Answer: B [Indian Navy] Which countries participated in the
Notes: trilateral air combat exercise called
‘Sampark 4.0’ is an outreach initiative Desert Knight?
by the Indian Navy to provide quality [A] Israel, India and Russia
healthcare services to naval veterans [B] Russia, China and India
and their families. It emphasizes [C] India, France, and United Arab
communication between veterans and Emirates (UAE)
ECHS (Navy), focusing on those in [D] Australia, France and Russia
remote areas of Maharashtra. The Hide Answer
program includes interactive sessions
Correct Answer: C [India, France,
at various ECHS Polyclinics, fostering
and United Arab Emirates (UAE) ]
trust and awareness about healthcare
Notes:
services, entitlements, and procedures
India, France, and the UAE launched
available to veterans.
the “Desert Knight” defence exercise
to boost trilateral defence cooperation
available to veterans. and air force interoperability in
complex combat scenarios. The Indian
48.
Air Force deployed Sukhoi-30MKIs,
What type of missile is the Army
Jaguars, IL-78 mid-air refuellers, and
Tactical Missile System (ATACMS)?
AEW&C (airborne early-warning and
[A] Surface-to-Surface missile
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control) systems from Jamnagar, can select from 60 types of objects

India. French Rafale jets and UAE’s and input details like the last seen
F-16 fighters operated from the Al location. Version 2 improves search
Dhafra airbase in the UAE. The area accuracy, visualizations, and user
exercise featured large-force interface for easier identification of
engagements and intensive combat missing objects.
manoeuvres over the Arabian Sea,
southwest of Karachi. It aims to
strengthen defence ties in regions like 51.
the Indo-Pacific and Persian Gulf Which institution has launched India’s
amidst China’s growing influence. It largest metal 3D printing machine for
follows the 2022 trilateral framework, rocket components?
emphasizing defence, technology, and [A] IIT Madras
energy cooperation. [B] IIT Delhi
50. [C] IIT Kanpur
Which organization has developed the [D] IIT Hyderabad
“SARAT tool” to help locate missing Hide Answer
people or objects at sea? Correct Answer: D [IIT Hyderabad]
[A] Indian Space Research
Notes:
Organisation (ISRO)
DRDO and IIT Hyderabad unveiled
[B] Indian National Centre for Ocean
India’s largest metal 3D printing
Information Services (INCOIS)
machine for rocket components. It was
[C] Ministry of Defence
developed at the
[D] National Institute of Oceanography
DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of
(NIO)
Excellence (DIA-CoE) at IIT
Hide Answer Hyderabad. The machine uses
Correct Answer: B [Indian National Powder-based Directed Energy
Centre for Ocean Information Services Deposition technology for additive
(INCOIS)] manufacturing. It has a build volume of
Notes: 1m x 1m x 3m, making it one of India’s
The Indian National Centre for Ocean largest metal 3D printers. The system
Information Services (INCOIS), under features dual heads for thermal
the Ministry of Earth Sciences has balancing and speed. A key milestone
developed an upgraded version of its was achieved with the successful
Search and Rescue Aid Tool (SARAT). fabrication of a one-meter-high
SARAT, launched in 2016, aids in component, advancing large-scale
locating people or vessels in distress additive manufacturing in India.
at sea quickly. It uses model 52.
ensembling to account for What is the name of the joint airborne
uncertainties in the object’s last known exercise conducted by the Indian Army
location and time. The tool factors in and the Indian Air Force in February
currents and winds and operates on 2025?
high-resolution ocean models. Users [A] Exercise Winged Raiders
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[B] Exercise Gagan Shakti Corporation (UAC). It is designed for

[C] Exercise Yudh Abhyas both air superiority and ground attack
[D] Exercise Vayu Shakti roles. The aircraft features advanced
Hide Answer stealth, agility, and multi-role combat
capabilities. The Su-57 was primarily
Correct Answer: A [Exercise Winged
developed for the Russian Air Force.
Raiders]
54.
Notes:
Exercise Komodo 2025 is organized
The Indian Army and Indian Air Force
by which country?
conducted EX Winged Raiders in the
[A] Indonesia
Eastern Theater. The exercise focused
[B] Russia
on special airborne operations to
[C] France
improve inter-service synergy. It aimed
[D] Malaysia
at enhancing interoperability, crucial
for the planned integrated theatre Hide Answer
command. Interoperability allows Correct Answer: A [Indonesia]
different armed forces to use each Notes:
other’s weapon systems efficiently. Indian Navy’s INS Shardul and P8I
The exercise involved airborne aircraft are in Bali, Indonesia, for the
insertion techniques using fixed-wing International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025
and rotary-wing aircraft. Chinook and Exercise Komodo. Exercise
helicopters were used for special Komodo, launched in 2014, is a
airborne operations. The training non-combat multilateral naval drill by
enhanced troop expertise, rapid the Indonesian Navy. It promotes
deployment, and mission readiness. maritime cooperation and regional
53. security among friendly nations. The
Su-57 Fighter Jet is developed by 2025 theme is “Maritime Partnership
which country? for Peace and Stability.” The fifth
[A] Russia edition features fleet reviews, naval
[B] China drills, officer exchanges, bilateral
[C] India meetings, and a defense exhibition. It
[D] Japan involves 39 countries, with 34 foreign
Hide Answer and 18 Indonesian Navy warships
participating.
Correct Answer: A [Russia]
55.
Notes:
The sixth edition of Exercise Dharma
Russia has proposed a partnership
Guardian is conducted between India
with India for joint production of the
and which country?
Su-57 fighter jet at HAL. The
[A] Japan
collaboration aims to localize
[B] France
fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA)
[C] Russia
technology. The Su-57 is a
[D] China
fifth-generation stealth fighter
developed by Russia’s United Aircraft Hide Answer
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Correct Answer: A [Japan] Cape Town (South Africa), and back to

Notes: Goa. INSV Tarini, a 56-foot sailing
The sixth edition of Exercise Dharma vessel, has previously completed
Guardian, a joint military exercise Navika Sagar Parikrama in 2017.
between India and Japan, is 57.
scheduled to take place at Mount Fuji, Iron Dome-style missile defense
Japan from February 25 to March 9. system is developed by which
The exercise focuses on enhancing country?
interoperability between the two [A] India
forces. It involves joint urban warfare [B] Israel
and counter-terrorism operations [C] Russia
under a UN mandate. The aim is to [D] China
strengthen military ties through Hide Answer
improved interoperability, joint
Correct Answer: B [Israel]
operations, and the exchange of
Notes:
special operations tactics. The
The US President signed an Executive
exercise helps promote
Order to develop an Iron Dome-style
military-to-military relations between
missile defense system to protect
India and Japan.
against ballistic, hypersonic, and
56.
cruise missiles. Iron Dome is Israel’s
Which naval vessel is used for Navika
short-range air defense system that
Sagar Parikrama II?
intercepts rockets in the air. It is
[A] INSV Tarini
developed by Rafael Advanced
[B] INS Vikrant
Defense Systems and Israel
[C] INS Kaveri
Aerospace Industries. It functions in all
[D] INS Nilgiri
weather conditions, day and night.
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [INSV Tarini]
Notes: conditions, day and night.
INSV Tarini reached Port Stanley on 58.
February 18, 2025, completing the What is the name of India’s first
third phase of Navika Sagar Parikrama indigenously developed air-launched
II. The expedition highlights the Indian anti-ship missile system recently
Navy’s commitment to gender tested by DRDO?
empowerment and maritime [A] BrahMos-NG
excellence. It is crewed by two women [B] Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR)
officers, Lieutenant Commander Dilna [C] Nirbhay
K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa [D] Varunastra
A. The voyage, covering over 21,600 Hide Answer
nautical miles, started from Goa on
Correct Answer: B [Naval Anti-Ship
October 2, 2024. Route includes
Missile (NASM-SR)]
Fremantle (Australia), Lyttleton (New
Notes:
Zealand), Port Stanley (Falkland),
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The Indian Navy and DRDO What type of missile is the “Harpoon”
successfully tested the Naval that was recently seen in news?
Anti-Ship Missile – Short Range [A] Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
(NASM-SR) on 25 February 2025. The [B] Anti-Radiation Missile (ARM)
missile was launched from the Indian [C] Air-to-Air Missile
Navy’s Sea King Mk 42B helicopter at [D] None of the Above
the Integrated Test Range in Hide Answer
Chandipur, Odisha. NASM-SR is
Correct Answer: A [Anti-Ship Cruise
India’s first indigenously developed
Missile]
air-launched anti-ship missile with a
Notes:
sea-skimming capability. DRDO
The U.S. Air Force is considering
confirmed the successful validation of
deploying the Harpoon anti-ship
the missile’s Man-in-Loop feature,
missile on its F-16s, signaling a shift in
allowing real-time target selection and
naval warfare strategy. The Harpoon
in-flight retargeting.
(RGM-84/UGM-84/AGM-84) is a
59.
subsonic anti-ship cruise missile
Where was Exercise Desert Hunt 2025
developed by Boeing for the U.S.
conducted?
Navy. Introduced in 1977, it is used by
[A] Jodhpur, Rajasthan
over 30 countries, including India. It
[B] Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
has a range of 90-240 km and can be
[C] Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
launched from ships, submarines,
[D] Nubra Valley, Ladakh
shore batteries, and aircraft.
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [Jodhpur,
Rajasthan] 61.
Notes: Exercise Varuna is a bilateral naval
Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 was held exercise between India and which
at Air Force Station Jodhpur, country?
Rajasthan, from 24 to 28 February [A] France
2025. It is a tri-service special forces [B] Australia
exercise conducted by the Indian Air [C] Germany
Force. Participants included the Indian [D] Russia
Army’s Para (SF), Navy’s Marine Hide Answer
Commandos, and Air Force’s Garud Correct Answer: A [France]
(SF). The exercise focused on
Notes:
interoperability, coordination, and
Exercise Varuna is the bilateral naval
synergy among special forces. It
exercise between India and France,
included airborne insertion, precision
started in 1993 and named Varuna in
strikes, hostage rescue,
2001. VARUNA 2025 is the 23rd
counter-terrorism, combat free falls,
edition, scheduled to take place from
and urban warfare.
March 19 to 22 in the Arabian Sea. It
60.
features high-intensity naval drills
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covering sub-surface, surface, and [C] Defence Research and

aerial operations. INS Vikrant and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Charles de Gaulle participates with [D] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
fighter jets, destroyers, frigates, and a (HAL)
Scorpene-class submarine. Key Hide Answer
highlights include advanced air
Correct Answer: C [Defence
defence drills and mock air-to-air
Research and Development
combat between French Rafale-M and
Organisation (DRDO) ]
Indian MiG-29K jets to improve
Notes:
combat readiness.
The Defence Ministry signed ₹2,500
62.
crore contracts for NAMIS (Nag
Tavasya, which was seen in news,
Anti-Tank Missile System) and light
belongs to which class of stealth
vehicles. NAMIS (Nag Anti-Tank
frigates?
Missile System) was developed by
[A] Shivalik-class
Defence Research and Development
[B] Talwar-class
Laboratory (DRDL), a part of the
[C] Krivak-class
Defence Research and Development
[D] Kamorta-class
Organisation (DRDO) and produced
Hide Answer by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). It
Correct Answer: C [Krivak-class] is a tracked version of the Nag
Notes: Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Stealth frigate ‘Tavasya’ was launched mounted on a BMP-2 chassis. A
at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on third-generation “fire-and-forget”
March 22, 2025. It is the last of four missile, it locks onto targets using an
Krivak-class stealth frigates and the Imaging Infrared (IIR) Seeker. It can
second built at GSL under a destroy heavily armored tanks,
technology transfer agreement with including those with composite and
Russia. India and Russia signed an reactive armor.
Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) 64.
in 2016 for four Krivak-class frigates. Which organization designed and
Two ships were imported from Russia, developed the Hansa-3 trainer
while two were built at GSL. Tavasya aircraft?
is likely the last warship built under [A] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
foreign license as India moves (HAL)
towards indigenous warship [B] Indian Space Research
production. Organisation (ISRO)
63. [C] CSIR–National Aerospace
The NAMIS (Nag Anti-Tank Missile Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore
System) has been developed by which [D] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
organization? Hide Answer
[A] Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO)
[B] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
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Correct Answer: C [CSIR–National tunnels, and space to dock 12 nuclear

Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), submarines safely. Its proximity to
Bangalore] Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Notes: (BARC) Atchutapuram gives it access
The indigenously developed Hansa-3 to advanced nuclear support.
trainer aircraft has been approved for 66.
training aircrew to get pilot licences. It The first tri-service all-women global
will now be manufactured in India by circumnavigation expedition “Samudra
private industry. Hansa-3 is India’s first Pradakshina” was flagged off from
indigenous flying trainer aircraft. It was which city?
designed and developed by the [A] Visakhapatnam
CSIR-National Aerospace [B] Chennai
Laboratories (Council of Scientific and [C] Mumbai
Industrial Research-NAL), Bangalore. [D] Kochi
It was built to meet the needs of Indian Hide Answer
flying clubs. It is ideal for Commercial
Correct Answer: C [Mumbai]
Pilot Licensing (CPL) because of its
Notes:
low cost, simple operation, and low
The first tri-service all-women global
fuel consumption.
circumnavigation expedition “Samudra
65.
Pradakshina” was flagged off from
What is the name of India’s first
Mumbai on 7 April 2025 on board the
dedicated nuclear submarine base set
IASV (Indian Army Sailing Vessel)
to be commissioned in 2026 under
Triveni. It was flagged off by
Project Varsha?
Lieutenant General AK Ramesh,
[A] INS Chakra
Commandant, College of Military
[B] INS Varsha
Engineering, at the Indian Naval
[C] INS Vikrant
Watermanship Training Centre,
[D] INS Godavari
Colaba, Mumbai. The team will sail to
Hide Answer Seychelles and return to Mumbai,
Correct Answer: B [INS Varsha] covering 4,000 nautical miles in 55
Notes: days. The expedition is a part of the
India will commission its first dedicated armed forces’ initiative to promote
nuclear submarine base, INS Varsha, women’s empowerment, also called
in Andhra Pradesh in 2026 under Nari Shakti. Last year, the Indian Navy
Project Varsha. It is a secret naval launched its second all-women Navika
infrastructure project by the Indian Sagar Parikrama on board INSV
Navy, located near Rambilli, 50 km (Indian Naval Sailing Vessel) Tarini.
south of Visakhapatnam. The base will 67.
boost India’s maritime power in the Akash air defence missile system was
Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean developed by which organization?
Region (IOR) and counter China’s [A] Defence Research and
growing presence. INS Varsha will Development Organisation (DRDO)
have underground submarine pens,
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[B] Indian Space Research Hide Answer

Organisation (ISRO) Correct Answer: D [Defence
[C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Research and Development
(HAL) Organisation (DRDO)]
[D] Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Notes:
Hide Answer India successfully tested the Mk-II(A)
Correct Answer: A [Defence Laser-Directed Energy Weapon
Research and Development (DEW), joining the US, China, and
Organisation (DRDO)] Russia as one of the few nations with
Notes: this advanced technology. It is a
India has recently offered the 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon that
indigenous Akash Air Defence Missile can destroy helicopters, swarm
System to the United Arab Emirates drones, radars, and fixed-wing drones
(UAE). Akash is a Short-Range with high precision. It is developed by
Surface-to-Air Missile (SRSAM) the Defence Research and
system designed to protect important Development Organisation (DRDO)
locations from enemy air attacks. It and its lab Centre for High Energy
was fully developed in India by the Systems and Sciences (CHESS),
Defence Research and Development Hyderabad, in collaboration with
Organisation (DRDO) and is academic and industrial partners. It
manufactured by Bharat Dynamics uses an Electro Optic (EO) system
Limited (BDL), based in Hyderabad. and radar to identify targets and fires a
The missile system was first inducted laser beam to cause structural failure
into the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 2014 in seconds. This system is fast,
and later into the Indian Army in 2015. accurate, and helps avoid collateral
In 2022, Armenia became the first damage, while also reducing the use
foreign nation to purchase the Akash of costly ammunition in combat.
missile system. 69.
INS Chennai, that was recently seen in
news, is part of which class of Indian
the first foreign nation to purchase the Navy ships?
Akash missile system. [A] Talwar-class
68. [B] Kolkata-class
Which organisation has developed the [C] Shivalik-class
Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy [D] Rajput-class
Weapon (DEW) system? Hide Answer
[A] Bharat Electronics Limited
Correct Answer: B [Kolkata-class]
[B] Indian Space Research
Notes:
Organisation (ISRO)
Indian Navy ships INS Chennai and
[C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
INS Kesari successfully performed
(HAL)
manoeuvring exercises and Visit,
[D] Defence Research and
Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS)
Development Organisation (DRDO)
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drills during the sea phase of Africa “type-certified” for military use by the
India Key Maritime Engagement Centre for Military Airworthiness
(AIKEYME) 2025. INS Chennai is the Certification and for civilian use by the
third and final ship of the Kolkata-class Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
stealth-guided missile destroyers
under Project 15A. The first two ships 71.
of this class were INS Kolkata and INS DUSTLIK-6 is a joint military exercise
Kochi. INS Chennai was built by conducted between India and which
Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) in country?
Mumbai. It was commissioned into the [A] France
Indian Navy on November 21, 2016. It [B] Uzbekistan
operates under the Western Naval [C] Australia
Command, ensuring security in the [D] Russia
Arabian Sea region. Hide Answer
70.
Correct Answer: B [Uzbekistan]
Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH)
Notes:
Dhruv is developed by which
The 6th edition of the India-Uzbekistan
organization?
Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-6
[A] Indian Space Research
held at the Foreign Training Node in
Organisation (ISRO)
Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra. The
[B] Defence Research and
Indian contingent includes 60
Development Organisation (DRDO)
personnel from a Battalion of the JAT
[C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Regiment and the Indian Air Force
(HAL)
(IAF). The Uzbekistan side is
[D] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
represented by personnel from the
Hide Answer Uzbekistan Army. Exercise DUSTLIK
Correct Answer: C [Hindustan is an annual military training held
Aeronautics Limited (HAL)] alternately in India and Uzbekistan.
Notes: The aim is to exchange best practices
In response to the recent Pahalgam in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures
terror attack, the Indian Army has for Joint Sub-Conventional operations.
resumed limited operations of the It strengthens defence cooperation
Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) and improves bilateral relations
Dhruv in Anantnag. ALH-Dhruv is a between India and Uzbekistan.
twin-engine utility helicopter developed 72.
indigenously by Hindustan What type of missile is the “Taurus
Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The KEPD-350” that was recently seen in
development began in 1984 with help news?
from Germany’s [A] Surface-to-air missile
Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB). [B] Long range cruise missile
The helicopter had its first flight in [C] Anti-tank missile
1992 and entered service after [D] Short range ballistic missile
certification in 2002. It is Hide Answer
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Correct Answer: B [Long range from Germany’s

cruise missile] Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB).
Notes: The helicopter had its first flight in
Russia warned Germany that if 1992 and entered service after
Ukraine uses Taurus missiles, it will be certification in 2002. It is
seen as direct involvement in the “type-certified” for military use by the
ongoing war. The Taurus KEPD-350 is Centre for Military Airworthiness
a long-range cruise missile launched Certification and for civilian use by the
from aircraft. It is capable of hitting Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
fortified and high-value targets with 74.
high precision. The missile was jointly Balikatan is a bilateral military exercise
developed by MBDA (Matra BAE between which two countries?
Dynamics Alenia) and Saab Bofors [A] Philippines and the United States
Dynamics from Germany and Sweden. [B] France and Russia
It is specially designed for deep strikes [C] China and India
on bunkers, bridges, and command [D] Australia and India
centres. This warning reflects growing Hide Answer
tensions over Western military support
Correct Answer: A [Philippines and
to Ukraine in the conflict.
the United States]
73.
Notes:
Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH)
Around 17,000 personnel are
Dhruv is developed by which
participating in the annual Balikatan
organization?
Exercise 2025, which will simulate a
[A] Indian Space Research
full-scale battle scenario to deter
Organisation (ISRO)
China’s ambitions in the region.
[B] Defence Research and
Balikatan Exercise is the largest
Development Organisation (DRDO)
bilateral military exercise between the
[C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Armed Forces of the Philippines and
(HAL)
the United States. The word
[D] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
“Balikatan” is a Tagalog phrase
Hide Answer meaning “shoulder-to-shoulder,”
Correct Answer: C [Hindustan symbolizing strong cooperation
Aeronautics Limited (HAL)] between the two countries. This
Notes: exercise is held every year to improve
In response to the recent Pahalgam military interoperability and readiness.
terror attack, the Indian Army has It supports the Mutual Defense Treaty
resumed limited operations of the between the United States and the
Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Philippines, strengthening their
Dhruv in Anantnag. ALH-Dhruv is a defence partnership.
twin-engine utility helicopter developed 75.
indigenously by Hindustan Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH)
Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The Dhruv was developed by which
development began in 1984 with help organization?
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[A] Defence Research and targets over 1,200 kilometers away.

Development Organisation (DRDO) The missile is about 11 meters long
[B] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and weighs around 7 tons. It uses
(HAL) carbon fiber composite material for its
[C] Indian Space Research body, making it lighter and harder to
Organisation (ISRO) detect by radar. It runs on solid fuel,
[D] Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) making it quicker to launch and easier
Hide Answer to store than liquid-fuel missiles. It can
reach speeds up to Mach 12. A
Correct Answer: B [Hindustan
thermal imaging sensor helps it track
Aeronautics Limited (HAL)]
targets using heat in the final phase of
Notes:
flight. It has a Maneuverable Reentry
The Army and Air Force versions of
Vehicle (MaRV) that detaches
the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH)
mid-flight to avoid radar and improve
Dhruv have been cleared for flying
accuracy. It can be launched from
again after a review by a Defect
mobile Transporter-Erector-Launchers
Investigation Committee. All 330 ALH
(TELs), even from vehicles that look
helicopters were grounded after an
like civilian trucks.
ALH Mark-III of the Indian Coast
77.
Guard crashed during a training sortie
Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM) is
in Porbandar, Gujarat in January 2025,
designed to counter what type of
killing three crew members. The
targets?
helicopter was also absent from the
[A] Fighter jets
Aero India 2025 event due to safety
[B] Stealth tanks
concerns. ALH Dhruv is a multi-role
[C] Modern stealth ships and
helicopter developed by Hindustan
submarines
Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for
[D] Drone swarms
transport, utility, reconnaissance, and
medical evacuation. Hide Answer
76. Correct Answer: C [Modern stealth
Ghassem Basir Ballistic Missile has ships and submarines]
been developed by which country? Notes:
[A] Iraq Defence Research and Development
[B] Iran Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy
[C] Saudi Arabia successfully carried out combat firing
[D] Israel of the Multi-Influence Ground Mine
Hide Answer (MIGM) with reduced explosives.
MIGM is an advanced underwater
Correct Answer: B [Iran]
naval mine developed by Naval
Notes:
Science and Technological Laboratory,
Iran recently unveiled a new solid-fuel
Visakhapatnam, with support from
ballistic missile named Ghassem
other DRDO labs. It is designed to
Basir. It is a Medium-Range Ballistic
target stealth ships and submarines,
Missile (MRBM) developed to strike
enhancing the Indian Navy’s
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underwater combat strength. The mine They include abort features to cancel
has intelligent systems with ARM missions mid-air and prevent
processor-based electronics that unintended damage.
process sensor data in real time for 79.
precise defence action. Bharat The BrahMos Aerospace Testing
Dynamics Limited and Apollo Facility was recently inaugurated in
Microsystems Limited are the which city of Uttar Pradesh?
production partners. The system will [A] Kanpur
strengthen India’s coastal defence and [B] Varanasi
underwater deterrence. [C] Meerut
[D] Lucknow
strengthen India’s coastal defence and Hide Answer
underwater deterrence.
Correct Answer: D [Lucknow]
78.
Notes:
The HAROP drone is developed by
The Defence Minister recently
which country?
inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace
[A] France
Testing Facility in Lucknow, Uttar
[B] Russia
Pradesh, on May 12, 2025. This
[C] Israel
facility is an important component of
[D] China
the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial
Hide Answer Corridor. The BrahMos missile is a
Correct Answer: C [Israel] long-range supersonic cruise missile
Notes: system. It is an unmanned vehicle
The Harop drone is a loitering powered by jet engines. The missile
munition developed by the MBT reaches speeds of 2-3 Mach. BrahMos
Missiles Division of Israel Aerospace Aerospace, a joint venture between
Industries (IAI). It was recently used the Defence Research and
by the Indian Armed Forces in Development Organisation (DRDO) of
‘Operation Sindoor’ to strike air India and NPOM of Russia, developed
defence systems in Pakistan. Harop it. The missile is named after the
drones can hover over target areas for Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers.
up to nine hours while searching for 80.
threats. They destroy targets by Integrated Air Command and Control
crashing into them with an in-built System (IACCS) is developed by
explosive payload. These drones which organization?
perform both surveillance and attack [A] Indian Space Research
roles, unlike regular Unmanned Aerial Organisation (ISRO)
Vehicles (UAVs). They use [B] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
electro-optical (EO) or infrared (IR) (HAL)
sensors to locate and attack enemy [C] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
assets. Harop drones can operate [D] Defence Research and
autonomously but allow human Development Organisation (DRDO)
operators to approve final strikes. Hide Answer
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Correct Answer: C [Bharat

Electronics Limited (BEL)]
Notes:
During a media briefing on Operation
Sindoor, military officers showed an
image of the Integrated Air Command
and Control System (IACCS) node of
the Indian Air Force (IAF). IACCS is
an automated command and control
system that combines data from all air
defence assets. It is developed by
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a
public sector company in aerospace
and defence electronics. IACCS
provides real-time updates and a
unified dataset that helps military
commanders at various levels. It offers
a full and clear picture of the airspace,
improving situational awareness
during air operations.