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A)
USA
B)
Japan
C)
Canada
D)
Australia

Correct Answer : Option (A) - USA

The Indian Army and the US Army will conduct the 18th edition of the fortnight-long mega military exercise “Yudh Abhyas” from October 14 to 31, 2022, at Auli in Uttarakhand. The exercise is aimed at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the two armies. The previous edition of the exercise took place in Alaska, the US, in October 2021.
 
About the Yudh Abhyas Exercise:
* The exercise is aimed at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the armies of India and the US.
* The “Yudh Abhyas” exercise is taking place in the backdrop of India’s lingering border row with China in eastern Ladakh.
* The Indo-US defence ties have been on an upswing for the past few years.
* In June 2016, the US designated India a “Major Defence Partner”.
 
Defence history of two countries : The two countries have also inked key defence and security pacts over the past few years, including the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) in 2016 that allows their militaries to use each other’s bases for repair and replenishment of supplies as well as provides for deeper cooperation.

* The two sides also signed the COMCASA (Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement) in 2018 which provides for interoperability between the two militaries and provides for the sale of high-end technology from the US to India.

* In October 2020, India and the US sealed the BECA (Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement) to further boost bilateral defence ties.

* The pact provides for sharing of high-end military technology, logistics and geospatial maps between the two countries..

Source : Mint

A)
China Army
B)
Indian Army
C)
Russia Army
D)
United States Army

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Indian Army

The Indian Army conducted a pan-India exercise to test and validate its entire satellite-based communication network to ensure operational readiness in case of a conflict in the future.
 
Called ‘Skylight’, the exercise was conducted from 25 to 29 July.
 
Sources in the defence and security establishment said the exercise involved all kinds of satellite communication, from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Ladakh, where India and China have engaged in a military stand-off for the past two years.
 
Sources also said the exercise not only validated protocols to switch completely to satellite-based communication in case of a conflict but also brought to light key lacunae in the systems, especially in the context of a situation arising with China.
 
“Conflict situations demand space-based communication because we are going by the assumption that the primary means of communication — terrestrial mediagets disrupted,” a source said, on the condition of anonymity.
 
Sources said that during the operation, multiple satellite bands were used to communicate and also transfer data.
 
The assets that were put to test included the static satellite communication systems, the vehicle laden transportable ones and also the man portable systems for their voice and data capability..

Source : The Print

A)
Japan
B)
Germany
C)
China
D)
Russia

Correct Answer : Option (C) - China

China has initiated its largest-ever military exercises encircling "Taiwan" this morning(4th Aug 2022) after United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left the island yesterday(3rd Aug 2022). Her visit sparked a furious reaction from Beijing, which vowed punishment and announced military drills in the seas around Taiwan -- some of the world's busiest waterways.
 
The exercises, which began around 0400 GMT, involve live-firing, according to state media. State broadcaster CCTV reported that six major areas around the island have been selected for this actual combat exercise and during this period, relevant ships and aircraft are directed not to enter the relevant waters and airspaces..

Source : News on Air

A)
Caribbean Sea
B)
Pacific Ocean
C)
Mediterranean Sea
D)
North Arabian Sea

Correct Answer : Option (D) - North Arabian Sea

03 August 2022, five officers of the Indian Navy’s INAS 314 based at Naval Air Enclave, Porbandar, created history by completing the first all-women independent maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission in the "North Arabian Sea" onboard a Dornier 228 aircraft.
 
“The aircraft was captained by the Mission Commander, Lt Cdr Aanchal Sharma, who had pilots, Lt Shivangi and Lt Apurva Gite, and Tactical and Sensor Officers, Lt Pooja Panda and SLt Pooja Shekhawat in her team,” said the Navy.
 
INAS 314 is a frontline Naval Air Squadron based at Porbandar, Gujarat and operates the state-of-the-art Dornier 228 maritime reconnaissance aircraft. The squadron is commanded by Cdr SK Goyal, a Qualified Navigation Instructor..

Source : Deccan Chronicle

A)
Sri Lanka
B)
India
C)
Nepal
D)
Bangladesh

Correct Answer : Option (B) - India

The indigenously developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missiles ATGM were successfully test-fired from Main Battle Tank MBT Arjun by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army at KK Ranges with support of Armoured Corps Centre and School Ahmednagar in Maharashtra(4th Aug 2022). 
 
The missiles hit with precision and successfully destroyed the targets at two different ranges. Telemetry systems have recorded the satisfactory flight performance of the missiles.
 
The all-indigenous Laser Guided ATGM employs a tandem High Explosive Anti-Tank HEAT warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive Armour ERA protected armoured vehicles. The ATGM has been developed with multi-platform launch capability and is currently undergoing technical evaluation trials from 120 mm rifled gun of MBT Arjun.
 
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has complimented DRDO and Indian Army for successful performance of the Laser Guided ATGMs..

Source : News on Air

A)
India Navy and France Navy
B)
India Navy and US Navy
C)
India Navy and Japan Navy
D)
India Navy and German Navy

Correct Answer : Option (A) - India Navy and France Navy

India and France held a two-day naval exercise in the North Atlantic Ocean to test synergy between the navies.
 
Russia-made Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, which is on her long-range overseas deployment, took part in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French naval ships in the North Atlantic Ocean on July 29 and July 30, 2022.

Source : India Today

A)
9 Countries
B)
13 Countries
C)
17 Countries
D)
20 Countries

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 17 Countries

Australia on Monday(1st August 2022) announced the participation of 17 nations in Exercise Pitch Black 2022 (PBK22), after a hiatus of four-year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
About 100 aircraft and 2500 military personnel from 17 nations will arrive in the Northern Territory in two weeks to commence Exercise Pitch Black 2022 (PBK22), said the Australian Government.
 
This mega air Exercise Pitch Black will run from August 19 – September 6, 2022.
 
This year(2022) participants include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, UAE, the UK and the US..

Source : Economic Times

A)
Anti China
B)
Atlantic Dragon
C)
Arctic Missile
D)
Pacific Dragon

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Pacific Dragon

South Korea, the US and Japan will kick off a combined ballistic missile defence exercise in waters off Hawaii this week, amid their stepped-up security coordination against North Korea's "evolving military threats".
 
The biennial Pacific Dragon exercise is scheduled to take place from 1st August through 14th August 2022, according to the sources. In addition to the three countries, Australia and Canada will join the exercise in 2022's edition.
 
Featuring the mobilisation of eight warships and two aircraft, the exercise is aimed at enhancing cooperation among the participating countries in detecting, tracking and reporting ballistic missile targets.
 
The exercise has been arranged as the defence chiefs of South Korea, the US and Japan agreed to reinforce their security coordination during their trilateral gathering on the margins of the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 11..

Source : Business Standard

A)
Assam
B)
Haryana
C)
Tamil Nadu
D)
Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Haryana

The 3rd Edition of Vietnam-India Bilateral Army ExerciseEx VINBAX 2022” will begin 1st Aug 2022 at Chandimandir in Haryana. It will continue till 20th August 2022.

The exercise is a sequel to previously conducted bilateral exercise in Vietnam in 2019 and a major milestone in strengthening the bilateral relations between India and Vietnam. 
 
India and Vietnam share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and defence cooperation is a key pillar of this partnership. Vietnam is an important partner in India’s Act East policy and the Indo-Pacific vision.
 
The Theme of Ex VINBAX - 2022 : Employment and deployment of an Engineer Company and a Medical Team as part of United Nations Contingent for Peace Keeping Operations.

India has a rich legacy of deployment of troops in United Nations missions and has some of the best capacities to impart United Nations peace operations training incorporating best practices and hands on training to prospective United Nations peacekeepers at tactical, operational and strategic levels..

Source : News on Air

A)
Kerala
B)
Rajasthan
C)
Gujarat
D)
Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Rajasthan

India and Oman will carry out a nearly two-week military exercise beginning Monday(1st Aug 2022), with a focus on counter-terror cooperation. The exercise, 'AL NAJAH-IV', will take place in the Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan from 1st August  to 13th August  2022.
 
A 60-member team from the Royal Army of Oman has arrived at the site of the exercise.
 
The defence ministry said the joint military exercise aims to enhance the level of bilateral defence cooperation.
 
The Indian Army will be represented at the exercise by troops from the 18 Mechanised Infantry Battalion. The previous edition of the exercise was organised in Muscat in March 2019..

Source : NDTV