Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

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 : 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

2 .

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 : 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

3 .

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 : 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

4 .

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 : 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

5 .

Indian Army has decided to shift the Army Day Parade of 2023 to which area?

A)

Central Command

B)

Eastern Command

C)

Southern Command

D)

Northern Command

Correct Answer : Southern Command

The Indian Army on Monday (19September 2022), decided to shift the Army Day Parade, that is held every year on January 15 in Delhi, outside the national capital. The next Army Day parade will be held in the Southern Command area in 2023. The headquarters of the Southern Command is in Maharashtra's Pune.

As per army officials, the parade from now on would be held at different locations on a rotational basis every year. For the past eight years, the Prime Minister hosted foreign dignitaries in different cities, for example, Ahmedabad and Chennai. The purpose of this move is to grow a stronger connection with citizens all across the country.

It is also pertinent to mention that in 2022, the Indian Air Force (IAF) also moved out its annual fly-past and parade from the Hindon Air Base near Delhi to Chandigarh.

Army Day 2022 : India celebrated its 74th Indian Army Day on January 15, 2022 wherein the soldiers who are selflessly serving and have served the nation were honoured. Every year on this day, the national heroes including veterans are recognised for their valour and undying commitment to keep the citizens of India safe in every crisis.

The Indian Army Day is annually celebrated on January 15 in commemoration of Lieutenant General KM Cariappa taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. General Cariappa took over the position from Britain’s General Francis Bucher, in 1949, who was the last British Commander-in-Chief of India. Before India gained independence in 1947, the Indian Army, after being formed in 1895, was under British rule and General Cariappa’s acquisition as the chief was the official power transfer..

Source : Republic World

6 .

Who has inaugurated Kargil International Marathon in Ladakh?

A)

Ajit Doval

B)

General Rana Pratap Kalita

C)

General Yogesh Kumar Joshi

D)

General Manoj Pandey

Correct Answer : General Manoj Pandey

In Ladakh, Chief of Army Staff "General Manoj Pandey" has inaugurated Kargil International Marathon 19th Sep 2022.

Over 2000 runners are taking part in the Full, Half, 10Km, and 5 Km run in the event organized by (Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council ) LAHDC Kargil, Ladakh Police in collaboration with Sarhad Pune..

Source : News on Air

7 .

Indian Navy decommissioned which naval vessel on September 19, 2022 after 32 years of service?

A)

INS Ajay

B)

INS Khirch

C)

INS Khanjar

D)

INS Khukri

Correct Answer : INS Ajay

INS Ajay was decommissioned on 19 Sep 2022 after rendering 32 years of glorious service to the nation. The ceremony was conducted at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai in the traditional manner, wherein the national flag, naval ensign and the decommissioning pennant of the ship were lowered for the last time at sunset, signifying the end of the ship's commissioned service.

* INS Ajay was commissioned on 24 Jan 1990 at Poti, Georgia in the erstwhile USSR and was part of the 23rd Patrol Vessel Squadron under the operational control of Flag Officer Commanding, Maharashtra Naval Area.

* The ship was in active naval service for more than 32 years and during her illustrious journey, she participated in several naval operations including Op Talwar during Kargil War and Op Parakram in 2001.

* Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command was the Chief Guest for the function. Vice Admiral AG Thapliyal AVSM Bar (Retd), the first Commanding Officer of the ship was the Guest of Honour.

* The ceremony was attended by over 400 personnel including Flag Officers, senior officers from Army, IAF and CG, officers and men of the commissioning crew, crew of previous commissions as well as the ships present crew and families. The Chief Guest addressed the gathering present at the ceremony, highlighting the invaluable service rendered by the ship..

Source : Oneindia

8 .

Israeli Heron drones will be equipped with strike capabilities as part of Indian Air Force in which project under the Make in India programme?

A)

Project Cheetah

B)

Project Chinkara

C)

Project Leopard

D)

Project Peafowl

Correct Answer : Project Cheetah

As part of this initiative, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is now planning to pursue its ‘Project Cheetah’ under the ‘Make in India’ campaign. Under this project, Indian defense manufacturers will equip Israeli Heron drones with indigenous strike capabilities.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking to equip its existing fleet of Israel-made Heron unmanned ariel vehicles (UAV) drones with better communication facilities and missiles as part of its ambitious ‘Project Cheetah’.

Earlier, Israeli arms manufacturers had been earmarked for this project. However, now the Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to take this project forward by developing its own drones through Indian defence firms.

For a long time the Indian armed forces have been dependent on IAF Israel-made Searcher II and Heron UAVs for reconnaissance and espionage purposes. After being revamped under 'Project Cheetah', the Heron will allow the Indian armed forces to get accurate intelligence inputs regarding enemy forces.

Apart from this, they will also be made capable of targeting enemy positions from a long distance..

Source : First Post

9 .

The sixth edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22), hosted by the Indian Navy, began in which location?

A)

Arabian Sea

B)

Bay of Bengal

C)

Andaman Sea

D)

None of the Aboue

Correct Answer : Bay of Bengal

The sixth edition of Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 2022) hosted by Indian Navy commenced in the Bay of Bengal on 11 September 2022.

The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships are being led by R Adm Hirata Toshiyuki, Commander Escort Flotilla Four, and Indian Naval ships by R Adm Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.

The Indian Naval ships welcomed JMSDF ships Izumo, a Helicopter Carrier, and Takanami, a Guided Missile Destroyer, on their arrival in the Bay of Bengal. The Indian Navy is being represented by three indigenously designed and built warships; Sahyadri, a multi-purpose stealth frigate and Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes Kadmatt and Kavaratti.

Additionally, Guided Missile Destroyer Ranvijay, Fleet Tanker Jyoti, Offshore Patrol Vessel Sukanya, submarines, MIG 29K fighter aircraft, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and ship borne helicopters are also participating in the exercise.

JIMEX 2022 involves two Phases; exercises at sea and a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam.

This edition marks the 10th anniversary of JIMEX, which began in Japan in 2012. It also coincides with the 70th anniversary of establishing of diplomatic relations between India and Japan. JIMEX 2022 seeks to consolidate the high degree of interoperability that exists between maritime forces of the two countries, through complex exercises in the surface, sub-surface and air domains..

Source : Indian Navy

10 .

'Parvat Prahar' Exercise was conducted by which of the following Indian Armed Force?

A)

Indian Air Force

B)

Indian Navy

C)

Indian Army

D)

Defence Security Corps

Correct Answer : Indian Army

Paravat Prahar is a 20-day-long exercise which was held by the Indian Army. The exercise is conducted amid the disengagement process between India and China in the Gogra-Hot Springs area in the Line of Actual Control (LAC).