Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which country supplies the S-400 air defence missile system to India?

A)

Russia

B)

China

C)

Israel

D)

France

Correct Answer : Russia

In 2023 Russia will begin supplying India with the third squadron of the S-400 air defence missile system.

India has already deployed its first two missile system squadrons to monitor the Ladakh sector, the Chicken's Neck Corridor in West Bengal, and the whole northeastern area.

India and Russia have agreed on a three-year contract of around 35,000 crores to purchase five squadrons of S-400 air defence missiles..

Source : Times of India

2 .

Which countries to conduct 1st bilateral air combat exercise "Veer Guardian 23" in 2023

A)

India and Russia

B)

India and USA

C)

India and Japan

D)

India and Spain

Correct Answer : India and Japan

Veer Guardian 23 : Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japanese Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) are set to hold their maiden bilateral air exercise, “Veer Guardian 23”, from January 16 to 26 at Hyakuri air base and Iruma air base in Japan.

“To promote mutual understanding and strengthen defence cooperation between the Air Forces and enhance JASDF’s tactical skills,” the JASDF said on the aim of the exercise in a statement on Thursday(22nd Dec 2022).

The IAF is fielding four Su-30MKI fighters from No. 220 squadron under the Western Air Command and one IL-78 mid-air refueller, along with a contingent of around 150 personnel who will be transported by two C-17 transport aircraft. The JASDF would be fielding four F-15s and four F-2 fighter jets for the exercise.

Japan also participated for the first time in the multilateral exercise MILAN hosted by the Navy early this year.

The two countries also operationalised the logistics support agreement, Reciprocal Provision of Supply and Services Agreement, in March this year.

The defence cooperation between the two countries has significantly expanded in recent years, especially in the maritime domain with Maritime Domain Awareness emerging as a key focus area..

Source : The Hindu

3 .

Which country Provide its Key Patriot Missile Defence System to Ukraine?

A)

France

B)

Israel

C)

Saudi Arabia

D)

USA

Correct Answer : USA

The United States has announced that it would provide its key Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine. The Patriot missile system can be used as a shield against short-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and incoming jets.

* This will be the first-ever handover of such a defence system to Ukraine and strengthen the Ukrainian defence.

* The White House stated that the Patriot missile system would be part of another 1.85 billion dollars in aid to Ukraine.

* The package also includes military vehicles, mortars, ammunition for HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems), and small arms.

* The aid has been announced at a time when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting Washington to strengthen the military ties between the two countries.

* The roughly eight-hour visit of the Ukrainian President to Washington included an Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden and a joint news conference at the White House.

* Mr Zelensky also spoke before Congress, urging Washington to further ramp up military aid. Ukrainian President told Congress that he proposed a peace formula in his meeting with President Biden which he hoped would result in joint security guarantees for decades to come..

Source : AIR

4 .

Indian armed forces are now set to procure the 'Pralay' ballistic missile that can hit the target from __________ km.

A)

150 to 350 km

B)

150 to 500 km

C)

150 to 750 km

D)

150 to 1000 km

Correct Answer : 150 to 500 km

As the conflicts in the border region with China increase, the Indian armed forces are now set to procure the 'Pralay' ballistic missile that can hit the target from 150 to 500 km.

The government is expected to clear the approval moved by the Indian Defences Forces over acquiring the missile this week, sources informed the news agency.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile 'Pralay', from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha in December 2021. According to an earlier statement from the ministry, the mission had met all its objectives.

Pralay Capabilities :

* “The new missile followed the desired quasi ballistic trajectory and reached the designated target with high degree accuracy, validating the control, guidance and mission algorithms.

* All the sub-systems performed satisfactorily. All the sensors deployed near the impact point across the eastern coast, including the down range ships, tracked the missile trajectory and captured all the events,” the statement read.

* The Pralay missiles combined with the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles would be the longest-range tactical weapon system in the defence forces as the long-range strategic weapons are controlled by the strategic forces command. The missile can help the troops to completely destroy or take out enemy air defence sites or similar high-value targets.

* ‘Pralay’ is powered with a solid propellant rocket motor and many new technologies.

* The missile has a range of 150-500 kilometres and can be launched from a mobile launcher. The missile guidance system includes a state-of-the-art navigation system and integrated avionics..

Source : One India

5 .

What is the name of the first ship of the ASW SWC project launched by the Indian Navy?

A)

INS Vagir

B)

INS Arnala

C)

INS Ranvijay

D)

INS Mormugao

Correct Answer : INS Arnala

INS Arnala, the first ship of the ASW SWC Project, being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, GRSE for the Indian Navy was launched 20th Dec 2022 at Kattupalli, Chennai. She made her first contact with the water of the Bay of Bengal at 1040 hrs at the launch ceremony graced by Rasika Chaube, Financial Adviser, Ministry of Defence.

* In keeping with the Naval maritime tradition, Ms Chaube launched the ship to the chanting of invocation from Atharva Veda.

* The ship has been named Arnala to signify the strategic maritime importance accorded to the island of Arnala located about 13 Km north of Vasai, Maharashtra by the great Maratha warrior, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

* The contract for building eight ASW SWC ships was signed between Defence Ministry and GRSE, Kolkata in April 2019.

* Arnala class of ships will replace the Abhay class ASW Ships of the Indian Navy and are designed to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters and Low Intensity Maritime Operations including subsurface surveillance in littoral waters.

* The ASW SWC ships will have over 80 per cent indigenous content, ensuring that large-scale defence production is executed by Indian manufacturing units. It will generate employment and capability build up within the country. .

Source : AIR

6 .

What is the name of the 5th Scorpene submarine of Project 75?

A)

INS Vagir

B)

INS Khanderi

C)

INS Kharanj

D)

INS Kalavari

Correct Answer : INS Vagir

The Indian Navy on Tuesday(20h Dec 2022) received the fifth scorpene-class submarine Vagir ahead of its planned commissioning next month(Jan 2023). The induction of the submarine, built under Project-75, is set to bolster the Indian Navy's combat capability.

* India has been focusing on shoring up its maritime capability with a focus on the Indian Ocean in the backdrop of concerns over China's growing forays into the region, considered the backyard of the Indian Navy.

* Project-75 includes the indigenous construction of six submarines of Scorpene design.

* The submarines are being constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai in collaboration with the Naval Group of France.

* "Launched on Nov 12, 2020, Vagir commenced the sea trials from February 1 and it is a matter of great pride that she has completed all major trials including the weapon and sensor trials in the shortest time in comparison to the earlier submarines," Navy Spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said..

Source : Economic Times

7 .

Which second warship of the P15B class of stealth guided-missile destroyers, has been commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on December 18, 2022?

A)

INS Ranvijay

B)

INS Ranvir

C)

INS Mormugao

D)

INS Visakhapatnam

Correct Answer : INS Mormugao

INS Mormugao (D67), second warship of the P15B class of stealth guided-missile destroyers, has been commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on December 18, 2022.

It was designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organisation Warship Design Bureau.

It was constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.

It has 70-km MRSAM system, torpedo and rocket launchers.

The event marked the formal induction of the second of the four ‘Visakhapatnam’ class destroyers..

Source : PIB

8 .

India receives all ____ Rafale aircraft from France with last one landing in country on 15 December 2022.

A)

25

B)

30

C)

32

D)

36

Correct Answer : 36

India has received all 36 Rafale aircraft from France, with the last aircraft landing in the country 15th Dec 2022.

According to the Indian Air Force, the aircraft arrived after a quick en-route mid-air refuelling from a UAE Air Force tanker aircraft, after taking off from France.

India and France had signed the inter-government agreement in 2016, under which Paris agreed to provide 36 Rafale fighter jets at a cost of around 60,000 crore rupees to India.

The first batch of five Rafale jets had arrived on 29th July, 2020..

Source : AIR

9 .

Which edition of Indo-Nepal joint army training exercise, SURYA KIRAN has been started(16th Dec 2022) at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi, Nepal?

A)

16th Edition

B)

18th Edition

C)

20th Edition

D)

21th Edition

Correct Answer : 16th Edition

The 16th Edition of Indo-Nepal joint training Exercise “SURYA KIRAN-XVI” between India and Nepal starting (16th Dec 2022) at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi. Exercise SURYA KIRAN is conducted annually between India and Nepal.

* Our correspondent reports, this exercise aims to enhance interoperability in jungle warfare and counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief under UN mandate.

* Nepal and Indian army soldiers, through Surya Kiran joint military exercise in Saljhandi located in Lumbini Province in southern Nepal, shall develop interoperability.

* During the exercise, participants training together shall be sharing the experiences gained during the conduct of various counter-insurgency operations in their respective countries.

* The joint exercise would focus on the evolution of combined drills for planning and conduct of tactical operations at the unit level in counter-terrorism operations.

* it would also assist in realizing the role of armed forces in management of disasters. The joint military exercise will enhance the level of defence cooperation which will further foster the bilateral relations between the two nations. The joint exercise first started in 2011.

* Last year, the 15th India-Nepal combined battalion-level military training exercise ‘Surya Kiran’ took place in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand..

Source : AIR

10 .

India has successfully carried out the night trials of nuclear-capable ballistic missile, __________ from Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha on 15th December, 2022.

A)

Agni-VI

B)

Agni-V

C)

Agni-IV

D)

Agni-III

Correct Answer : Agni-V

India has successfully carried out the night trials of nuclear-capable ballistic missile, Agni-V from Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha on 15th December, 2022.

* The test was conducted to check the new technologies and equipment on the missile which is now lighter than before.

* The missile has a capacity to hit targets beyond 5,000 kilometres.

* The Agni series I to IV missiles have ranges from 700 km to 3,500 km.

Source : Mint