Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

How many countries are participating in exercise "Pitch Black 2022(PBK22)" conducted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Australia?

A)

9 Countries

B)

13 Countries

C)

17 Countries

D)

20 Countries

Correct Answer : 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

2 .

South Korea, US, Japan will conduct which missile defense drill this week from 1st August to 14th August 2022?

A)

Anti China

B)

Atlantic Dragon

C)

Arctic Missile

D)

Pacific Dragon

Correct Answer : 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

3 .

Third edition of Vietnam-India bilateral army exercise "Ex VINBAX 2022" has begun at which state?

A)

Assam

B)

Haryana

C)

Tamil Nadu

D)

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Haryana

The 3rd Edition of Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise “Ex 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

4 .

4th India-Oman Joint Military Exercise 'AL NAJAH-IV' begins in which state?

A)

Kerala

B)

Rajasthan

C)

Gujarat

D)

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : 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

5 .

Which point was named 'Gun Hill' in honor of the supreme sacrifice of gunmen in Kargil War 'Operation Vijay'?

A)

Point 5140

B)

Point 5190

C)

Point 4700

D)

Point 4875

Correct Answer : Point 5140

To commemorate the victory of Indian armed forces and pay tribute to the supreme sacrifice of the gunners in 'Operation Vijay', Point 5140 at Drass in Kargil has been christened as 'Gun Hill', a defence spokesman said on Saturday(30 July 2022). The Regiment of Artillery, with lethal and accurate firepower, was able to have a telling effect on the enemy troops and their defences, including Point 5140, which was the key factor in the early completion of operations in the 1999 Kargil war, he said.

On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of 'Operation Vijay', declaring victory after a nearly three-month-long battle with Pakistani troops on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh.

On behalf of the Regiment of Artillery, a wreath was laid by Lieutenant General T K Chawla, Director General of Artillery, at Kargil War Memorial, Drass, the spokesman said, adding veteran gunners who had participated in the operation were present on the occasion.

Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding of Fire and Fury Corps, also laid a wreath on the solemn occasion, he said..

Source : Economic Times

6 .

In which year will Indian Air Force retire all squadrons of MiG-21?

A)

2023

B)

2024

C)

2025

D)

2026

Correct Answer : 2025

The Indian Air Force will retire one of its four remaining squadrons, MiG-21 (Russian combat aircraft) fighter jets by 2022 September and other three scheduled to be phased out by 2025.

The old MiG-21s will be replaced with newer fighter jets.

The air force received its first single-engine MiG-21 in 1963.

The fighter jet has been participated in many operations like Safed Sagar (Kargil, 1999), operation of India in Pakistan in February 2019,.

Source : Business Standard

7 .

How many "MH-60 Romeo" helicopters delivered to the Indian Navy 28th July 2022?

A)

5

B)

4

C)

3

D)

2

Correct Answer : 2

The Indian Navy got a mega boost Thursday(28th July 2022) — not only was India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, Vikrant, delivered to the force, two MH-60 Romeo anti-submarine warfare helicopters arrived from the US as well.

The helicopters are among 24 MH-60 Romeos to be delivered to India by 2025. They will be operating from aircraft carriers Vikrant as well as Vikramaditya, besides other surface vessels.

The two helicopters landed at the Cochin International Airport on board a C-17 of the US Air Force.

A third would be delivered next month. These three are different from the three delivered to the Indian Navy last year, which are being used for training.

Meanwhile, the delivery of Vikrant marks an important milestone for India — the country now joins a select few countries, including the US and China, that have the capacity of building aircraft carriers. .

Source : The Print

8 .

What is the name of India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier that was delivered to the Indian Navy 28th July 2022?

A)

Vikrant

B)

Yuva

C)

Surya

D)

Vikram

Correct Answer : Vikrant

Indian Navy took the delivery of the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 'Vikrant' from Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi on Thursday(28th July 2022).

"Indian Navy has created maritime history today by taking delivery of the prestigious Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (AC) 'Vikrant from her builder Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. Designed by the Indian Navy's in-house Directorate of Naval Design (DND) and built by CSL, a Public Sector Shipyard under the Ministry of Shipping (MoS), the carrier is christened after her illustrious predecessor, India's first Aircraft Carrier which played a vital role in the 1971 war. Coinciding with the celebrations to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India's independence 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', the reincarnation of Vikrant is a true testimony to the country's zeal and fervour in pursuing capability build up towards enhanced maritime security," said the Indian Navy.

The 262-meter-long carrier has a full displacement of close to 45,000 tonnes which is much larger and more advanced than her predecessor.

The ship is powered by four Gas Turbines totalling 88 MW power and has a maximum speed of 28 Knots. Built at an overall cost of close to â‚¹ 20,000 crores, the project has been progressed in three Phases of contract between MoD and CSL, concluded in May 2007, Dec 2014 and Oct 2019 respectively. The ship's keel was laid in Feb 2009, followed by launching in Aug 2013..

Source : NDTV

9 .

Who is received locally developed Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle(QRFV) from Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)?

A)

Indian Navy

B)

Indian Army

C)

Indian Air Force

D)

National Security Guard

Correct Answer : Indian Army

Tata group’s arm for aerospace and defence, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), on Monday(25th July 2022) transported an indigenously developed Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle-Medium (QRFV) to the Indian Army.

According to the company, the vehicle will enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Army in future conflicts and war-like situations.

Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State for Defence of India, had said that the BJP-led government in Centre has taken several policy initiatives in the past few years and brought in reforms to encourage indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment in the country, thereby expanding the production of indigenous defence equipment.

Source : India Times

10 .

Which countries are conducting "Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX)" on 23 July 2022 in Andaman Sea?

A)

France and India

B)

UAE and India

C)

Japan and India

D)

Russia and India

Correct Answer : Japan and India

A Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) was conducted between Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and Indian Navy on 23 Jul 2022 in Andaman Sea. INS Sukanya, an offshore patrol vessel and JS Samidare, a Murasame class destroyer, undertook various exercises including seamanship activities, aircraft operations and tactical manoeuvres as part of the operational interaction.

The two countries have been carrying out regular exercises in IOR towards reinforcing maritime association. The exercise were aimed at enhancing interoperability and streamlining seamanship and communication procedures. This exercise is part of the ongoing efforts between the two navies towards ensuring safe and secure international shipping and trade in Indian Ocean Region..

Source : PIB