Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

The Agni Prime New Generation Ballistic Missile was successfully tested by India on_________off the coast of Odisha.

A)

17th October 2022

B)

19th October 2022

C)

21st October 2022

D)

22nd October 2022

Correct Answer : 21st October 2022

The Agni Prime new generation ballistic missile was successfully test fired off the coast of Odisha Friday(21st Oct 2022).

* The sleek missile was test fired from a mobile launcher from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island around 9.45 am.

* “During the test flight, the missile travelled the maximum range and all test objectives were successfully met. With this third consecutive successful flight test of the Agni Prime missile, the accuracy and reliability of the system has been established,”

* “Performance of system has been validated using the data obtained by a number of range instrumentation like Radar, Telemetry, and Electro Optical Tracking systems deployed at different locations including two down range ships at terminal point to cover entire trajectory,”

* Agni Prime is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles with range capability between 1,000 and 2,000km..

Source : Indian Express

2 .

Which countries Militaries Conducted 'Tiger Triumph' Exercise in Visakhapatnam on October 2022?

A)

Indian and Japan militaries

B)

Indian and France militaries

C)

Indian and Russia militaries

D)

Indian and US militaries

Correct Answer : Indian and US militaries

The Indian and US militaries carried out a three-day joint humanitarian assistance exercise in Visakhapatnam in line with the growing strategic cooperation between the two countries.

* The exercise concluded on Thursday(20th Oct 2022).

* "This week's Tiger Triumph exercise was the second collaboration between the Indian and US militaries to coordinate disaster relief in the region," a readout by the American side said.

* The first exercise, also based out of Visakhapatnam, took place over the course of nine days in November 2019 and featured more than 500 US Marines and sailors and approximately 1,200 Indian sailors, soldiers, and airmen.

* Tiger Triumph marked the third time in 2022 that the Indian and US militaries have worked together in Visakhapatnam.

* In February, the US joined India and more than thirty other nations for India's bi-annual Exercise Milan.

* In August, the USS Frank Cable visited Visakhapatnam, during which US sailors joined Indian counterparts for briefings.

* "Tiger Triumph is a perfect illustration of how the United States and India are working together to strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific," said Jennifer Larson, US Consul General in Hyderabad..

Source : Times of India

3 .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PM Modi) launched Mission Defspace at DefExpo2022 in which state?

A)

Gujarat

B)

Odisha

C)

Karnataka

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Gujarat

DefExpo 2022 was formally inaugurated (19th Oct 2022) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Mahatma Gandhi Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Speaking at the ceremony, PM Modi said that DefExpo is introducing Indian defence manufacturing capabilities to the world. He added that not so long ago, India was globally known only as one the biggest defense importers. now India is exporting defence equipment and products to more than 75 countries across the world.

Indian defence exports have grown 8 times in the last 5 years, and stood at USD 1.59 billion USD in 2021-22. Mr. Modi said that the country now aims to increase defence exports to 5 billion USD in near future.

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the Deesa Airfield virtually. He said that the construction of Deesa forward airbase would add to the security architecture of the country and boost the local economy.

HTT-40, the indigenous trainer aircraft designed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited was also unveiled by the PM at the Helipad Exhibition Centre.

Mr. Modi also highlighted the growing importance of Space technology in the defence sector and maritime trade and activities. Citing the example of the SAARC satellite, He said that Space technology developed by India is helping many developing countries.

The PM called upon the youth to contribute to the development of Space technology in the country. Launching Mission DefSpace, he said that Mission DefSpace would give the opportunity to the private sector to develop innovative solutions for the Armed Forces in the space domain.

2022 Theme : The theme of this year's event is 'Path to Pride'. With record registration of 1,340 companies, DefExpo 2022 is set to be the biggest Indian defence exhibition till date. It is also the first-ever edition of the event to exclusively feature Indian companies..

Source : AIR

4 .

India-Africa Defence Dialogue to be held on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022 in which state from 18th - 22nd Oct 2022?

A)

Tamil Nadu

B)

Kerala

C)

Gujarat

D)

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Gujarat

The India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD) was held on the sidelines of "DefExpo 2022" in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on October 18, 2022. The dialogue successfully brought out various aspects of the IADD’s theme ‘Adopting Strategy for Synergizing and Strengthening Defence and Security Cooperation’.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh defined the theme of IADD as the underlying commitment of India and African countries to explore new areas of convergence for defence engagements, including capacity building, training, cyber security, maritime security and counter terrorism.

He termed India & African countries as important stakeholders in ensuring a safe and secure maritime environment, especially in the Indian Ocean Region.

He pointed out that the two sides work together in many regional mechanisms, which foster inclusive and constructive collaboration in dealing with shared security concerns and address common challenges to peace and prosperity.

Emphasising that India & Africa share a multi-faceted defence and security cooperation relationship, Shri Rajnath Singh reiterated India’s support to Africa to deal with challenges of conflict, terrorism and violent extremism.

“India remains united with African countries in their quest for peace, security, stability, growth and prosperity.

Our partnership with Africa is centered on the ten guiding principles articulated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his address to Parliament of Uganda in 2018. He had clearly stated that Africa will be at the top of our priorities..

Source : PIB

5 .

India registered defence exports worth how many crores in six months of the current financial year(FY2022-2023)?

A)

Rs 5,000 crore

B)

Rs 8,000 crore

C)

Rs 10,000 crore

D)

Rs 14,000 crore

Correct Answer : Rs 8,000 crore

India registered defence exports worth Rs 8,000 crore in six months of the current financial year(FY 2022-2023) and aims to achieve the target of outbound shipments of Rs 35,000 crore by 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday(17th Oct 2022).

He was speaking at the curtain raiser event of Defence Expo (DefExpo), scheduled to be held from October 18 to 22 in Gandhinagar.

Singh said India's defence sector has registered exports worth Rs 30,000 crore after 2014 when the Narendra Modi government assumed office at the Centre.

He said India is progressing speedily on the path to achieve global standards of design, development and manufacturing of defence equipment.

"Before 2014, we used to achieve (defence) exports of Rs 900 crore-Rs 1,300 crore. But we have achieved exports worth more than Rs 30,000 crore to date (since 2014). We can add another Rs 8,000 crore-Rs 9,000 crore of the export target (this year)," Singh said..

Source : Business Today

6 .

Who announced its annual nuclear exercise "Steadfast Noon" starting on 17th Oct 2022?

A)

European Union

B)

NATO

C)

ASEAN

D)

African Union

Correct Answer : NATO

Air forces from across NATO will exercise nuclear deterrence capabilities involving dozens of aircraft over north-western Europe starting on Monday (17 October 2022). The exercise, which runs until 30 October, is a routine, recurring training activity and it is not linked to any current world events.

Exercise "Steadfast Noon" involves 14 countries and up to 60 aircraft of various types, including fourth and fifth generation fighter jets, as well as surveillance and tanker aircraft.

As in previous years, US B-52 long-range bombers will take part; this year, they will fly from Minot Air Base in North Dakota. Training flights will take place over Belgium, which is hosting the exercise, as well as over the North Sea and the United Kingdom. No live weapons are used.

Steadfast Noon is hosted by a different NATO Ally each year. “This exercise helps ensure that the Alliance’s nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure and effective,” said NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu.

NATO’s new Strategic Concept, adopted by Allied leaders at the Madrid Summit in June makes clear that “the fundamental purpose of NATO’s nuclear capability is to preserve peace, prevent coercion and deter aggression.” It stresses that, “as long as nuclear weapons exist, NATO will remain a nuclear alliance. NATO’s goal is a safer world for all; we seek to create the security environment for a world without nuclear weapons.“.

Source : NATO

7 .

Indian Army has signed(14 October 2022) an MoU with how many banks for providing banking facilities to Agniveers on enrollment?

A)

8 Banks

B)

9 Banks

C)

10 Banks

D)

11 Banks

Correct Answer : 11 Banks

The Indian Army has signed historic MoU with 11 Banks viz State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank and Bandhan Bank for providing banking facilities to Agniveers on enrollment.

The MoUs were signed by Lt Gen V Sreehari, DG (MP & PS) and senior officials of Banks in a ceremony presided over by Lt Gen C Bansi Ponappa, the Adjutant General of Indian Army on 14 October 2022 .

The features and benefits offered under Agniveer Salary Package are similar to the Defence Salary Package. In addition, the banks have offered soft loans to exiting Agniveers to promote and enhance their entrepreneurial skills. The first batch of Agniveers under “Agnipath Scheme” will be joining Training Centres by January 2023..

Source : PIB

8 .

India's nuclear-powered submarine________has carried out a successful launch of a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) in the Bay of Bengal (14th Oct 2022).

A)

INS Arihant

B)

INS Viraat

C)

INS Vishal

D)

INS Vikramaditya

Correct Answer : INS Arihant

India's nuclear-powered submarine "INS Arihant carried out a successful launch of a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) on October 14, 2022. The missile was tested to a predetermined range and impacted the target area in the Bay of Bengal with very high accuracy," the ministry said in a statement.

It said all operational and technological parameters of the weapon system have been validated, seen as a major milestone to further boost India's strategic strike capabilities.

It said "all operational and technological parameters of the weapon system have been validated".

India's nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) programme is a closely guarded project. INS Arihant was the first boat under the SSBN project that was reportedly followed by another boat, INS Arighat.

INS Arihant :

* It is a 6,000-tonne submarine.

* It is a lead ship of India's Arihant class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines.

* It is India's first indigenous nuclear submarine that has been inducted in the Indian Navy.

Source : Business Standard

9 .

The Eastern Naval Command has conducted an offshore security exercise, 'Prasthan' in which state on Oct 2022?

A)

Tamil Nadu

B)

Gujarat

C)

Andhra Pradesh

D)

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Andhra Pradesh

The Eastern Naval Command has conducted an offshore security exercise, ‘Prasthan’ in the Krishna Godavari (Andhra Pradesh) Basin Offshore Development Area (ODA) on October 11 and 12, 2022.

The exercise is conducted every six months.

Exercise aims : To integrate the efforts of all maritime stakeholders involved in offshore defence.

The exercise resulted in refining the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and response actions to several contingencies in the Offshore Defence Area, off Kakinada..

Source : The Print

10 .

Which Indian Naval Ship reached Port Grequhrea, South Africa and will participate in the seventh edition of IBSAMAR?

A)

INS Tabar

B)

INS Talwar

C)

INS Tarkash

D)

INS Trikand

Correct Answer : INS Tarkash

INS Tarkash reached Port Grequhrea, also known as Port Elizabeth in South Africa to participate in the seventh edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise among Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies.

The harbour phase of IBSAMAR VII includes professional exchanges such as damage control and fire-fighting drills, and interaction among special forces.

The Indian Navy is represented by the Teg class guided missile frigate, INS Tarkash, a Chetak helicopter and the personnel from the Marine Commando Force (MARCOS).

The Joint Maritime Exercise will strengthen maritime security, joint operational training, sharing of best practices and building interoperability to address common maritime threats.

The previous edition of IBSAMAR (IBSAMAR VI) was conducted off Simons Town, in South Africa in October 2018..

Source : AIR