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A)
China
B)
North Korea
C)
United States
D)
Australia

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Australia

An Indian Air Force contingent has reached Australia for participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2022 scheduled to be held from 19 Aug 22 to 08 Sep 22 in Darwin. This is a biennial, multi-national exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

It will focus on Large Force Employment warfare. The last edition was conducted in 2018. The 2020 edition of the exercise was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's exercise will see the participation of over 100 aircraft and 2500 military personnel from various air forces.
 
The IAF contingent, led by Group Captain YPS Negi, comprises over 100 air warriors, deployed with four Su-30 MKI fighter and two C-17 aircraft. They will undertake multi-domain air combat missions in a complex environment and will exchange best practices with the participating air forces..

Source : PIB

A)
Ajendra Bahadur Singh
B)
Madhvendra Singh
C)
Biswajit Dasgupta
D)
Bhaskar Sadashiv Soman

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Biswajit Dasgupta

A first of its kind, Composite Indoor Shooting Range (CISR) was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command at INS Karna, on the premises of INS Kalinga near Bheemili, Andhra Pradesh on Thursday(18th Aug 2022).
 
The CISR is a state of the art, self-contained, 25 m, six lane, live firing range for all primary and secondary weapons in the Navy. With advanced target systems with associated control software, this range would enable personnel to hone their firing skills, enabling them to challenge and take on adversaries in demanding scenarios.
 
The range has been set up to contemporary international standards by an Indian firm and is a shining example of Atma Nirbhar Bharat in the year of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. The entire facility was set up in a record time of 120 days from the award of contract to the firm.
 
INS Karna is the first in the Navy and perhaps the only military unit in the country to set up and use CISR presently. The facility would significantly enhance the operational capability of the Naval personnel of ENC enabling them to better undertake the wide gamut of tasks that they are mandated to perform over the entire area of responsibility by allowing uninterrupted training in controlled conditions for a wide variety of weapons and simulated situations..

Source : Times of India

A)
Russia
B)
France
C)
United States
D)
United Kingdom

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Russia

According to unconfirmed government reports, India is planning to lease six Tu-160 long-range bombers (also known as strategic bombers) from Russia, which are among the most formidable military aircraft ever created.
 
The Tu-160, known as the ‘White Swan’ in the Russian Air Force and dubbed ‘Blackjack’ by NATO, is a four-engined bomber capable of an operational range of 12,000 kilometres and carrying an operational load of up to 40 tonnes, conventional or nuclear.
 
India’s arsenal is devoid of strategic bombers. In comparison, the Chinese Air Force flies the Xian HS-6K, while the H-20 stealth bomber is ready for takeoff. The H-20 can transport conventional, nuclear-tipped, or hypersonic cruise missiles..

Source : Defence Aviation post

A)
Israel
B)
Russia
C)
United States
D)
South Korea

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Russia

In what can best be described as a diplomatic mashup, India later this month is going to attend the Vostok 2022 military exercises in Russia where Chinese Liberation Army is also likely to take part. Meanwhile, Pakistan will attend a security drill in India in October.
 
China has confirmed that their troops will take part in the Vostok 2022 military exercises. India’s 75-member contingent is ready and once the dates are confirmed they too will head to Vladivostok,’’ say sources.
 
The Vostok drills are due to start at the end of the month (tentatively between August 30 and September 5, 2022), and will include Belarus, Mongolia and Tajikstan. India hasn’t officially stated when the troops will leave.

In 2021, India took part in the Zapad drills in Russia which included 17 countries, including China and Pakistan. Zapad means “West” in Russian. It was a military exercise conducted on Russia’s Western borders to showcase their strategic capabilities and practice operational maneuvers.
 
Meanwhile, according to reports, the Vostok 2022 exercise will be held under the command of the chief of Russia’s general staff, Valery Gerasimov, at 13 training grounds of the Eastern Military District.
 
Even though India is taking part in these drills, the military standoff continues due to the built up around Line of Actual Control (LAC)..

Source : New indian Express

A)
Delhi
B)
Jammu and Kashmir
C)
Chandigarh
D)
Ladakh

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Jammu and Kashmir

A day after the Ministry of Home Affairs sanctioned approval for the creation of Village Defence Guard Scheme - 2022 in Jammu and Kashmir which came into effect from 15th August 2022, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday(15th August 2022) thanked Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah, for showing his constant concern for the people of the Union Territory.
 
Ministry of Home Affairs has sanctioned approval to creation of Village Defence Guard Scheme - 2022 in Jammu and Kashmir which shall come into effect from August 15, 2022.
 
"The above order vides Government Order No. 287-Home of 2022 dated August 14, 2022 has been made in reference to order of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh in WP(C) 3262/2019 titled Kewal Krishan and Ors V. State of J&K and Ors with clubbed matters and communication no. F.No. 17012/13/2021-S(JKL) dated March 2nd, 2022 of the Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI, Department of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh Affairs.
 
Earlier, this scheme was known as Village Defence Committe in which volunteers from villages were trained by Indian Army and Police. Under this scheme, rifles were provided to VDC's and they protected their villages from terrorist attacks and terror-related activities specially the vulnerable villages in mountainous areas of Jammu region..

Source : The Print

A)
Japan Air Force
B)
France Air Force
C)
USA Air Force
D)
Indian Air Force

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Indian Air Force

A contingent of the Indian Air Force left for Malaysia on Friday(12th Aug 2022) to participate in a bilateral exercise named 'Udarashakti'. This is the first bilateral exercise being conducted between Indian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
 
Indian Air Force is participating in the air exercise with Su-30 MKI and C-17 aircraft while the RMAF will be flying Su 30 MKM aircraft. The Indian contingent departed from one of its air bases directly for their destination, the RMAF base of Kuantan.
 
The exercise will give an opportunity to IAF contingent members to share and learn best practices with some of the best professionals from RMAF, while also discussing mutual combat capabilities.
 
The four days of exercise will witness the conduct of various aerial combat drills between the two Air Forces. Ex Udarashakti will fortify the long-standing bond of friendship and enhance the avenues of defence cooperation between the two Air Forces, thereby augmenting security in the region..

Source : India Today

A)
Indian Air Force
B)
Indian Navy
C)
Indian Army
D)
Indian Coast Guard

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Indian Army

The Indian Army in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India(DFI) has launched the ‘Him Drone-a-thon’ programme on 08 August 2022. This initiative in line with Atmanirbharta in defence manufacturing is aimed to catalyse and provide focused opportunities to the Indian drone ecosystem to develop path-breaking drone capabilities for meeting requirements of frontline troops.
 
The Indian Army’s support to the indigenous drone ecosystem is based on the principle that ‘good available indigenously’ is better than the ‘best available globally’. However, gradual enhancement in technology demanded by defence forces is likely to incentivise manufacture of better and more capable drone products.
 
The ‘Him Drone-a-thon’ programme is pan India sustained connect between all stake holders including industry, academia, software developers and drone product manufacturers.

It will be conducted in stages with quantifiable parameters (like altitude, weight, range, endurance etc) being progressively enhanced based on demonstrated capabilities. Broad activities planned include interactions & ideation between users, development agencies, academia etc, seeking of industry responses, visits by development agencies to operational locations to understand the ground perspective & requirements, handholding of development agencies for internal development & on-ground trials and actual conduct & evaluation of drone products.
 
As a start point, development in the following categories are included : 
 
* Logistics/ Load carrying Drone in High Altitude Areas.
* Autonomous Surveillance/ Search & Rescue Drone.
* Micro/ Nano Drones for Fighting in Built Up Areas.

Source : PIB

A)
Himachal Pradesh
B)
Haryana
C)
Uttarakhand
D)
Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Himachal Pradesh

The 13th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex Vajra Prahar 2022” commenced at the Special Forces Training School at Bakloh of Himachal Pradesh 8th Aug 2022. The Vajra Prahar series of joint exercise aims to share best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics as also to improve inter-operability between the Special Forces of both the Nations. 
 
This annual exercise is hosted alternatively between India and the United States. The 12th edition was conducted at Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington (USA) in October last year.
 
The Ministry of Defence in a statement said, this joint exercise is a significant step in strengthening the traditional bond of friendship between the special forces of both Nations as well as improve bilateral defence cooperation between India and the USA.
 
During the exercise, teams of both armies would jointly train, plan and execute a series of Special Operations, Counter Terrorist Operations, Air Borne operations in simulated conventional and unconventional scenarios in mountainous terrain..

Source : News on Air

A)
Delhi
B)
Maharashtra
C)
Telangana
D)
Gujarat

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Gujarat

The Ministry of Defence on Monday(8th Aug 2022) announced that the 12th edition of the Defence Expo, India's flagship exhibition on Land, Naval and Homeland Security systems, will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
 
* The event will be held between October 18 and 22, 2022. The theme for this edition is 'Path to Pride' invoking nationalistic pride and encouraging citizens to partake in nation-building through establishing a capable indigenous Defence industry.
 
* The five-day event will witness three business days followed by two public days. Live demonstrations showcasing the equipment and skill set of the Armed Forces, DPSUs and Industry will be held on all five days at Sabarmati River Front through active participation and synchronized efforts at all levels, informed the officials.
 
* The Indian Defence industry has been keenly anticipating DefExpo-2022 which is Asia’s largest event in the defence sector. It was postponed in March 2022 due to logistical problems being faced by the participants.
 
* The reforms in defence manufacturing are attracting greater interest from Indian Defence manufacturers and it is therefore anticipated that DefExpo-2022 would attract active participation from Indian companies.
 
* The DefExpo-2022 website (www.defexpo.gov.in) is available to provide online services to exhibitors, besides hosting informative content about the various indigenous defence products and promoting heritage and leisure at Gujarat.
 
* The exhibition is in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to achieve self-reliance in defence and achieve export of $5 billion by 2025..

Source : Business Standard

A)
Kuwait
B)
Bahrain
C)
Oman
D)
Qatar

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Bahrain

July 2022, India formally commenced cooperation with the Bahrain-based multilateral partnership, Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). However, the modalities of the exact nature of cooperation are being worked out, according to official sources.
 
At the India-US 2+2 in April this year, India had announced that it would join the CMF as an Associate Partner, which Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had then said will strengthen cooperation in regional security in the Western Indian Ocean. Joining the CMF is the latest in a series of multilateral engagements by the Indian Navy as part of India’s widening military diplomacy.
 
End of July, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (DCNS) Vice Adm. Sanjay Mahindru visited the headquarters of CMF, which the Navy said marks “the initiation of the Indian Navy’s ‘Associate Support’ to CMF in keeping with India’s commitment to the collective responsibility of maritime security in the Indian Ocean.”.

Source : The Hindu