Defence - General Knowledge Questions

Correct Answer :   INS Arighaat

India tested the nuclear-capable K-4 ballistic missile with a range of approximately 3,500 km from the nuclear-powered INS Arighaat submarine in the Bay of Bengal.

This successful test strengthens India's nuclear deterrence capabilities, showcasing its ability to launch nuclear missiles from land, air, and undersea.

The INS Arighaat, commissioned on August 29, 2024, is a state-of-the-art submarine with fully Indigenous systems, underlining India's technological advancements in defence.

Correct Answer :   Singapore

The Bilateral Exercise AgniWarrior 2024 is a joint initiative between India and Singapore, conducted at the Devlali Field Firing Ranges, Maharashtra.

Scheduled from November 28 to November 30, the exercise aims to enhance professional interactions and exchange artillery best practices between the Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces.

It also includes cultural exchanges, reflecting strengthened bilateral ties and deeper defence cooperation established during the 6th India-Singapore Defence Ministers' Dialogue.

Correct Answer :   INS Tushil

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will induct INS Tushil, a Talwar-class guided-missile frigate, into the Indian Navy during his visit to Russia on December 9.

Built under Project 11356, this frigate significantly enhances the Navy's capability to counter air, surface, and submarine threats.

It is also designed to host anti-submarine helicopters. INS Tushil is part of a $1.5 billion deal between India and Russia, which includes the supply of two frigates from Russia and two to be built domestically with Russian technical support.

Correct Answer :   Kochi

* The Indian Coast Guard is conducting SAREX-24 in Kochi from November 27-30, 2024.

* This event aims to enhance maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) capabilities through regional cooperation and advanced technology, including drones and satellite distress beacons.

* It features workshops, a Table Top session, and a Sea exercise to address large-scale contingencies, emphasizing the importance of preparedness in maritime safety.

Correct Answer :   INSV Tarini

INSV Tarini is the vessel used in the Navika Sagar Parikrama-II expedition.

This initiative aims to promote gender equality, maritime cooperation, and India’s maritime heritage.

During the expedition's second leg, the vessel embarked on a 3,400 nautical-mile journey from Fremantle, Australia, to Lyttelton, New Zealand, showcasing India's maritime prowess and highlighting its global outreach.

Correct Answer :   Arunachal Pradesh

Indian Armed Forces successfully concluded a nine-day tri-service exercise codenamed ‘Poorvi Prahar’ at Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh.

The joint exercise, conducted from Nov 10 to 18, marked a significant milestone in joint warfare capabilities, featuring unprecedented coordination between the Army, Navy and Air Force in the Eastern Theatre.

“The exercise validated our joint structures and demonstrated the evolved civil-military fusion essential for operational success,” said Lt Gen RC Tiwari, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern Command, who oversaw the operations alongside Air Marshal IS Walia from Eastern Air Command.

The exercise showcased an impressive array of cutting-edge military hardware, including the M-777 Howitzer, P-8I Maritime Patrol aircraft and the recently inducted light combat helicopter ‘Prachand’. Modern warfare elements such as swarm drones and loitering munitions were seamlessly integrated into the operations.

“For the first time, we witnessed integrated joint operations across multiple domains on such a massive scale in the Eastern Theatre. The successful execution of tri-services combat free fall operations demonstrated our special forces’ exceptional capabilities. The clockwork precision exhibited by our troops reflects the maturity of our joint warfare doctrine. This exercise has proven our ability to conduct complex military operations in a dense electronic warfare environment,” a senior defence official said.

The Indian Armed Forces recently completed a nine-day tri-service exercise called 'Poorvi Prahar' in Arunachal Pradesh, showcasing their enhanced joint warfare capabilities. The exercise involved the Army, Navy, and Air Force, featuring advanced military hardware like the M-777 Howitzer and Prachand helicopters.

Source : TOI

Correct Answer :   Ahmedabad

Recently, the Indian Army conducted Exercise 'Sanyukt Vimochan 2024' in Ahmedabad and Porbandar on 18-19 November 2024.

Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Coast Guard participated in this event.

It was a multilateral annual joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise.

Correct Answer :   Odisha

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested a long-range hypersonic missile off the coast of Odisha on Sunday (17 November 2024).

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh noted its significance in a post on X and said, “India has achieved a major milestone by successfully conducting flight trial of long range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha. This is a historic moment and this significant achievement has put our country in the group of select nations having capabilities of such critical and advanced military technologies.”

According to an official press release, the missile can carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1,500 km for the Armed Forces. It has been indigenously developed by laboratories of the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad, along with various other DRDO labs and industry partners.

Here is what to know about hypersonic missiles and how they play a role in enhancing defence capabilities.

What is a hypersonic missile?

The term “Hypersonic” refers to a speed at least five times the speed of sound (also called Mach-5). This comes down to around a mile per second. Another key feature of such missiles is manoeuvrability, setting them apart from a ballistic missile that follows a set course or trajectory.

The two types of hypersonic weapons systems are Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGV) and Hypersonic Cruise Missiles. The HGVs are launched from a rocket before gliding to the intended target while HCMs are powered by air-breathing high-speed engines or ‘scramjets’ after acquiring their target.

Correct Answer :   21

The Indian Navy's 'Sea Vigil-24' exercise is a comprehensive nationwide coastal defence exercise, involving 21 organizations alongside six government ministries.

This significant participation demonstrates an unprecedented level of coordination and cooperation among various stakeholders.

The exercise aims to enhance India's coastal security capabilities, protect vital infrastructure, and prevent maritime threats.

The involvement of multiple organizations ensures a unified approach to national security, showcasing India's commitment to defence preparedness.

The exercise's scope covers India's entire coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone, underscoring its strategic importance.

Correct Answer :   Kochi

The 35th Tri-Services Commanders’ Conference (TSTCC) was held in Kochi, chaired by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan at the Southern Naval Command.

This annual conference brought together senior commanders from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and other defence formations to discuss joint training initiatives and evolving strategies.

Emphasizing the need for unified operations, the conference focused on enhancing jointmanship and inter-service synergy to address emerging security challenges and prepare the forces for future conflicts as a theaterised, integrated force.