Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

India has signed an agreement with which country to export missiles, rockets & ammunition on 29th Sep 2022?

A)

Brazil

B)

Argentina

C)

Armenia

D)

Colombia

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Armenia

India will export missiles, rockets, and ammunition to Armenia after the recent clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The missiles will also include Indigenous Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher. India has signed this deal with Armenia to help them to depend on the country against their neighboring country Azerbaijan.

Key Points related to the Agreement between India and Armenia :

* India signed an order for arms export through a government-to-Government route through which the two nations inked contracts.

* The government has not revealed the exact value of the contract; however, it is estimated that India will supply weapons worth more than Rs 2,000 crore.

* India will also export Indigenous Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher.

* Pinaka has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and manufactured by indigenous private sector firms.

* India will also provide anti-tank rockets as well as a wide range of ammunition to Armenia under the bundled deal.

* This contract will push the efforts of the government to increase the export of weapons with policy reforms and active support the government.

* The center has also set a target to sell weapon systems worth Rs 35,000 crore abroad by 2025..

Source : Business Standard

2 .

What is the name of the first Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) inducted in IAF?

A)

Apache

B)

Prachanda

C)

Dhruv

D)

Mangusta

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Prachanda

In a big boost to its combat prowess, the Indian Air Force formally inducted the first indigenously developed multirole light combat helicopters (LCH), named Prachand, into its fleet at its Jodhpur base in Rajasthan in the presence of Defence minister Rajnath Singh, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.

These helicopters are capable of destruction of enemy air defence, performing counter-insurgency operations, combat search and rescue tasks.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari were also present at the induction ceremony in the 143 Helicopter Unit at the Jodhpur base.

Speaking at the induction ceremony, Rajnath Singh said, “For a long time, there was a need for attack helicopters and during the Kargil war, its need was felt seriously. The LCH is a result of research & development for two decades. And its induction into the IAF is an important milestone in defence production.".

Source : Mint

3 .

Who has been appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the government of India has announced on 28th Sep 2022?

A)

Lt General Praveen Bakshi

B)

Lt General Kamal Jit Singh

C)

Lt General Yogendra Dimri

D)

Lt General Anil Chauhan

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Lt General Anil Chauhan

The ministry of Defense on Wednesday(28th Sep 2022) announced Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) has been appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The release also stated that Chauhan will also function as Secretary to Government of India in the Department of Military Affairs.

The top post of Chief of Defence Staff fell vacant on 8 December, 2021 after the sudden demise of General Bipin Rawat. A helicopter crash killed the then CD, his wife and dozen others. India had been left without a CDS since then.

Chauhan retired as the General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C) of Eastern Command in May 2021.

The ministry of defense informed that in a career spanning over nearly 40 years, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd) had held several command, staff and instrumental appointments and had extensive experience in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and North-East India.

Born on 18th May 1961, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA) Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun..

Awards : For his distinguished and illustrious service in the Army, Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.

Role of the Chief of Defence Staff :

* The Chief of Defence Staff is the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee and has to be the main military adviser to the Defence Minister besides giving impartial advice to the political leadership.

* The CDS is a four-star General/Officer who acts as the Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister on all tri-services (Army, Navy and Indian Air Force) matters.

* The CDS will be the single-point military adviser to the Defence Minister on matters involving all three services and the service chiefs will be obliged to confine their counsel to issues pertaining to their respective services.

Source : Mint

4 .

Who conducted successful test flights of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha on 27th Sep 2022?

A)

HAL

B)

DRDO

C)

ISRO

D)

Bharat Electronics

Correct Answer : Option (B) - DRDO

Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has conducted two successful test flights of Very Short Range Air Defence System missiles. The test flight was conducted at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on 27th Sep 2022.

* The Very Short Range Air Defence System is a Man Portable Air Defence System, designed and developed by DRDO in collaboration with Indian industry partners.

* The missile is designed to neutralize low-altitude aerial threats at short ranges. The design of the missile including the launcher has been highly optimized to ensure easy portability.

* Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has complimented and appreciated the efforts of DRDO and industry partners. He said, the new missile equipped with modern technologies will give a further technological boost to the Armed Forces. Chairman of DRDO Dr Samir V Kamatal also congratulated the entire team for this tremendous success..

Source : News on Air

5 .

The Defense Ministry on Thursday (22 September 2022) signed a deal worth how many crores with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd to procure additional dual-role capable missiles for the Navy?

A)

â‚¹1,700-crore

B)

â‚¹1,950-crore

C)

â‚¹2,200-crore

D)

â‚¹2,500-crore

Correct Answer : Option (A) - â‚¹1,700-crore

The defence ministry on Thursday(22nd Sep 2022) signed a â‚¹1,700-crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd for buying additional dual-role capable missiles for the navy, a move that will provide impetus to Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence production, the ministry said in a statement.

“Induction of these dual-role capable missiles is going to significantly enhance the operational capability of Indian Navy fleet assets,” it added. Dual role capability refers to the use of BrahMos missile for land as well as anti-ship attacks.

BrahMos variants can be launched from land, air and sea, and all three variants are in service in the Indian armed forces.

In May, India successfully fired an extended range variant of BrahMos missile from a Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft, with the weapon achieving a direct hit on the designated target in the Bay of Bengal.

The BrahMos missile, an Indo-Russian joint venture, has a range of 290 km and is the fastest cruise missile in the world with a top speed of Mach 2.8 (nearly three times the speed of sound). The extended range variant tested by IAF in May had a range of 450-500 km..

Source : Hindustan Times

6 .

The Indian Army and the Defence Geoinformatics and Research Establishment (DGRE) have jointly installed the Avalanche Monitoring Radar in which state on 23rd Sep 2022?

A)

Assam

B)

Meghalaya

C)

Sikkim

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Sikkim

The Indian Army and the Defence Geoinformatics and Research Establishment (DGRE) have jointly installed the Avalanche Monitoring Radar, first of its kind in India, in north Sikkim, defence officials said on Friday(23rd Sep 2022).

Besides being used for detection of avalanches, this radar can also be employed to detect landslides.

Defence spokesman Lt. Col Mahendra Rawat said that the radar was inaugurated by Tri Shakti Corps commander, Lt Gen Tarn Kumar Aich, at one of the forward posts of the army at an altitude of 15,000 feet in morth Sikkim.

This radar has the capability to detect avalanches within three seconds of their triggering and will assist in saving valuable life of troops and civilians as also vehicles in super high altitude areas, he said.

Lt. Col Rawat said that the avalanche radar was made operational by Defence Research and Development Organisation's wing DGRE, which is involved in forecasting and mitigation of avalanche hazards faced by Indian Army in the Himalayan region.

He said that this radar uses a series of short micro wave pulses which are scattered at the target and can detect an avalanche in less than three seconds.

The radar, which can permanently scan the targeted slope for avalanche release and track its path and its size in case it is triggered, can "see" through snow, fog as well as in the night, making it an all weather solution and covers an area of two sq/km obviating the requirement to place additional instruments in dangerous avalanche prone areas.

The radar is also linked to an alarm system enabling automatic control and warning measures in case an avalanche is triggered. Images and videos of the event are automatically recorded for future analysis by the experts.

In an area where frequencies of avalanches are high, the radar will go a long way in safeguarding the life of troops deployed in hostile terrain and sub-zero temperatures while at the same time limiting damage to vehicles and equipment at such snowbound high-altitudes area..

Source : Businessinsider

7 .

Which country Navy has completed a complex test of the Gabriel V anti-ship missile system from Sa'ar 6 Corvette?

A)

Israeli Navy

B)

India Navy

C)

USA Navy

D)

Russia Navy

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Israeli Navy

The Israeli Navy completed a complex test of the Gabriel V anti-ship missile system in August. This was the first anti-ship missile test from the new Sa’ar 6 corvette of the Israeli Navy. The IDF announced the successful test firing 21st Sep 2022. According to the IDF, the test firing was also an opportunity to test the combat systems of INS Oz, the second Sa’ar 6-class corvette.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) CEO Boaz Levy also commented on the recent test firing, saying, “IAI is proud of the success of the test conducted with the Gabriel 5 missile aboard the advanced Sa’ar 6 ships, and of the close cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and the Navy. The combination of these capabilities on the Sa’ar 6 is a leap and a significant step in the field of naval warfare to protect the strategic assets of the State of Israel.“

Range : over 200 km

Seeker : Active radar seeker with advanced anti-jam features, all-weather capability, wide search range, and good discrimination resolution

Warhead : Penetrating warhead

Engine : Jet engine

Navigation : GPS / INS, multiple waypoints

Length : 5.5 m

Weight : 1250 kg

Speed : Subsonic

Manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries, IAI..

Source : Naval News

8 .

Two indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessels (DSVs), Nistar and Nipun were launched by the Indian Navy in Which City on 22nd Sep 2022?

A)

Kochi

B)

Chennai

C)

Mumbai

D)

Visakhapatnam

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Visakhapatnam

Two indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessels (DSVs) - Nistar and Nipun were launched by the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on Thursday(22nd Sep 2022).

The vessels, built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd., were launched by Kala Hari Kumar, in the presence of Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, who presided over the ceremony as chief guest.

Kala Hari Kumar, president of the Navy Wellness and Welfare Association (NWWA), performed the traditional honour and named these ships.

Other senior officers from the Indian Navy and Ministry of Defence were among the dignitaries who attended the launching ceremony.

These ships are a true testimonial to 'Aatmanirbharta'. They are self-sustaining platforms that can operate at sea for prolonged durations.

DSVs equipped with an array of complex diving support systems and a Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) will be deployed for deep sea diving and submarine rescue operations. Furthermore, the ships will be capable of conducting search and rescue operations and carrying out helicopter operations at sea.

This project was executed with the support of the Indian industry, primarily MSME firms who have supplied yard material, equipment and services. More than 120 MSME vendors across India actively participated in the project.

‘Nistar’ and ‘Nipun’ were launched by achieving approximately 80 per cent indigenous content, a major step towards 'Self Reliance'. The DSV project has generated local employment opportunities and promoted indigenisation which will boost India's economy..

Source : India Today

9 .

Which countries have signed an MoU to bolster defense cooperation and decided to enhance joint military exercises, training, co-production, and maintenance of equipment?

A)

India and Italy

B)

India and Egypt

C)

India and China

D)

India and South Korea

Correct Answer : Option (B) - India and Egypt

India and Egypt have inked a MoU to bolster defence cooperation while also deciding to enhance joint military exercises, training, co-production and maintenance of equipment.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Egyptian counterpart General Mohamed Zaki at a meeting in Cairo agreed to identify proposals for expanding cooperation between their defence industries in a time-bound manner.

“The MoU will pave the way for enhancing defence cooperation across all sectors of mutual interest. The two ministers also exchanged views on regional security and acknowledged the contribution of their countries to peace and stability in the world,” an official said on Tuesday(20th Sep 2022).

Singh also invited his Egyptian counterpart to the India-Africa Defence Dialogue and Indian Ocean Region defence ministers’ conclave to be held as part of 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar between from October 18 to 22.

Defence minister Singh also called on President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who expressed appreciation that the bilateral military-to-military cooperation had reached a new level.

“Singh acknowledged that Egypt is among the most important trading partners of India in Africa and that the bilateral trade has expanded significantly..

Source : Times of India

10 .

Indian Indian Air Force To Retire Wing Commander________MiG-21 Squadron By September end 2022.

A)

Varun Singh

B)

Abhinandan Varthaman

C)

Manish Singh

D)

Prithvi Singh Chauhan

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Abhinandan Varthaman

The Indian Air Force is set to retire its Srinagar-based MiG-21 squadron ‘Sword Arms’ that Wing Commander "Abhinandan Varthaman" was a part of when he had downed an F-16 combat aircraft of Pakistan a day after the Balakot strike in February 2019, sources said on Monday(19th Sep 2022).

‘Sword Arms’ is one of its four remaining squadrons of ageing MiG-21 fighter jets.

The No. 51 Squadron is to be retired by the end of September, “as per the plan”, the defence sources said.

The remaining three squadrons of MiG-21 will be phased out by 2025, they said.

IAF fighter jets had bombed a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Balakot on February 26, 2019, nearly two weeks after the Pulwama terror attack. Pakistan had retaliated on February 27 by attempting to target Indian military installations.

Varthaman (now Group Captain) had taken to the skies to thwart an aerial attack launched by adversaries and engaged in a dogfight with Pakistani jets during aerial combat.

Before his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down, Varthaman had downed the F-16 fighter of Pakistan. He was conferred the Vir Chakra, India’s third-highest wartime gallantry medal, on the Independence Day in 2019..

Source : Indian Express