Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which Short-Range Ballistic Missile was successfully tested at Chandipur in Odisha on 15 June 2022?

A)

Agni-I

B)

Agni-II

C)

Prithvi-I

D)

Prithvi-II

Correct Answer : Prithvi-II

India on Wednesday(15th June 2022) successfully test-fired the short-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-2 from an Integrated Test Centre in Odisha. This comes days after conducting a routine test of its nuclear-capable Agni missile. According to the Defence Ministry, the Prithvi-2 missile was test fired at around 7.30 pm.

The Defence Ministry said that the missile met all the prescribed operational and technical parameters during the test. The Defence Ministry in a statement said, "The short-range ballistic missile Prithvi-2 was successfully test-fired on June 15 at around 7.30 pm from an Integrated Test Centre at Chandipur, Odisha."

According to the Defence Ministry, the Prithvi-2 missile system is considered extremely successful and is capable of hitting the target with a very high degree of accuracy.

What you should know about Prithvi-2 missile :

Prithvi-2 is a single-stage missile that falls under the liquid fuelling category and is known to have a maximum warhead mounting capability of 500 kg and a range of 250 km (160 mi). It was developed by DRDO and was first used by the Indian Air Force.

Prithvi-2 class is also a single-stage liquid-fueled missile having a maximum warhead mounting capability of 500 kg, but with an extended range of 250 km (160 mi). It was developed with the Indian Air Force being the primary user.

It was first test-fired on January 27, 1996 and the development stages were completed in 2004. The missile features measures to deceive anti-ballistic missiles. India has three Prithvi missiles with Prithvi-1 having a range of 150 km, Prithvi-2 with 250 km range and Prithvi-3 with 350 km range.

The Prithvi Missile is an indigenously developed missile by DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organisation) under the flagship of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP)..

Source : DNA India

2 .

Modi govt announces_______scheme for armed forces in 14th June 2022.

A)

Jai Bharath Scheme

B)

Shakthi Scheme

C)

Agnipath Scheme

D)

Battalion 4 Scheme

Correct Answer : Agnipath Scheme

The Indian govt has introduced the Agnipath Military recruitment scheme, a 4-year tenure scheme for the defense troops.

The scheme will facilitate the induction of more troops for shorter-term tenures.

The scheme has been planned and is being implemented by the Department of Military Affairs.

Under the scheme, candidates will join the defense forces and continue for a period of four years only.

The scheme also aims to induct younger candidates..

Source : India TV News

3 .

38th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol Conducted in which Sea?

A)

Arabian Sea

B)

Caribbean Sea

C)

Andaman Sea

D)

East China Sea

Correct Answer : Andaman Sea

* The 38th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy Units of Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) and Indonesian Navy is being conducted from June 13 to 24 2022 in the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca.

* The 38th CORPAT is the first post pandemic Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) between the two countries. It includes a visit by the Indonesian Navy units to ANC at Port Blair from June 13 to 15, 2022 followed by a Sea Phase in the Andaman Sea and visit by IN Units to Sabang (Indonesia) from June 23 to 24, 2022.

* As part of Government of India’s vision of SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region), Naval Component under the aegis of HQ ANC undertakes coordinated patrols with other littoral countries of the Andaman Sea along respective Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) towards enhancing regional maritime security.

* India and Indonesia have enjoyed especially close relations, covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions which have strengthened over the years. The two Navies have been carrying out CORPAT along their International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) since 2002.

* This has helped build understanding and interoperability between both the Navies and has facilitated measures to prevent and suppress Illegal Unreported Unregulated (IUU) fishing, drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery and piracy, etc.

* The IND-INDO CORPAT contributes towards forging strong bonds of friendship across the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca.

Source : PIB

4 .

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh increased funding for DRDO's TDF scheme to How many crores ?

A)

Rs 40 Crore

B)

Rs 50 Crore

C)

Rs 70 Crore

D)

Rs 100 Crore

Correct Answer : Rs 50 Crore

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the enhancement of funding under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore, according to an official statement by Defence Ministry.

The TDF scheme, executed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), supports the indigenous development of components, products, systems and technologies by MSMEs and start-ups.

It may be recalled that 25 percent of the Defence Research and Development budget was earmarked for private industry, start-ups and academia in Union Budget 2022-23.

Source : F T L

5 .

In which sea does NATO conduct naval exercise with Finland and Sweden(June 2022)?

A)

Baltic Sea

B)

Atlantic Ocean

C)

Black Sea

D)

Mediterranean Sea

Correct Answer : Baltic Sea

U.S.-led naval exercise in the Baltic Sea, more than 7,000 sailors, airmen, and marines from 16 nations, including two aspiring NATO members, Finland and Sweden, began a nearly two-week. BALTOPS, an annual naval exercise that began in 1972, is not performed in response to any specific danger. However, NATO stated that “with both Sweden and Finland participating, NATO is embracing the opportunity in an unpredictable world to increase its combined force resilience and strength” in collaboration with two Nordic aspirant countries.

Source : F T L

6 .

Which of the nuclear-capable missile was successfully tested by India on June 6, 2022 from the island of APJ Abdul Kalam in Odisha?

A)

Trishul

B)

Shaurya

C)

Prithvi II

D)

Agni-IV

Correct Answer : Agni-IV

India on Monday(6th June 2022) successfully carried out a night launch of the nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha, marking a significant boost to the country's military capabilities.

* In a brief statement, the defence ministry said the "training launch" of the missile was carried out at around 7:30 pm.

* It is learnt that the missile has a range of around 4,000 kilometres, and it is largely seen as part of India's deterrence against China.

Source : F T L

7 .

India will hand over 12 high speed interceptor boats to which nation during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit?

A)

Vietnam

B)

Maldives

C)

Mauritius

D)

Indonesia

Correct Answer : Vietnam

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is all set to embark on a three-day visit to Vietnam from 8th - 10th June 2022 to hand over twelve(12) high-speed guard boats constructed under India’s USD 100 million Defence Line of Credit.

During his visit, Rajnath Singh will also hold bilateral talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Giang to further strengthen defense cooperation between the two nations.

According to the Ministry of Defence, Singh will start his visit by paying respects to Late President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum in Hanoi, following which he is scheduled to call on the President of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

During the visit, the Defence Minister will also visit the training institutions of Vietnam at Nha Trang, including the Telecommunication University where an Army Software Park is being established with a USD 5 million grant from the Government of India..

Source : The Print

8 .

Which countries are Joint Military Exercise "EX-SAMPRITI-X" To Commence in Bangladesh?

A)

China - Bangladesh

B)

Russia - Bangladesh

C)

India - Bangladesh

D)

United States - Bangladesh

Correct Answer : India - Bangladesh

India-Bangladesh bilateral defence cooperation, a joint military training exercise Ex SAMPRITI-X is being conducted at Jashore Military Station in Bangladesh from 05 June to 16 June 2022. The aim of the exercise is to strengthen interoperability between the two armies and to understand each other’s tactical drills and operational techniques.

Source : F T L

9 .

INS Nishank and INS Akshay decommissioned after how many years of service?

A)

27 Years

B)

32 Years

C)

35 Years

D)

39 Years

Correct Answer : 32 Years

The Indian Navy on Friday(3rd June 2022) decommissioned its two ships, INS Akshay and INS Nishank, after 32 years of service, including participation in Operation Talwar and Operation Parakram.

The decommissioning event was conducted at Mumbai's Naval Dockyard in a traditional ceremony wherein the national flag, the naval ensign and the decommissioning pennant of the two ships were lowered for the last time at sunset.

While INS Nishank, a high speed missile craft, was commissioned on September 12, 1989, INS Akshay was commissioned a year later on December 10, 1990 at Poti, Georgia.

INS Nishank and INS Akshay were part of the 22 Missile Vessel Squadron and 23 Patrol Vessel Squadron, respectively, under the operational control of Flag Officer Commanding, Maharashtra Naval Area.

“The ships were in active naval service for more than 32 years and during their illustrious journeys, participated in several naval operations, including Op Talwar during the Kargil War and Op Parakram in 2001,” the Navy said..

Source : NDTV

10 .

Indian Air Force(IAF) heritage center to be set up in Which State?

A)

Gujarat

B)

Andhra Pradesh

C)

Chandigarh

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Chandigarh

A heritage centre to showcase the role of the Indian Air Force in various wars and its overall functioning will come up at Chandigarh, officials said on Friday(3rd June 2022).

The 'IAF Heritage Centre' will be set up jointly by the force and the Chandigarh administration, they said.

An MoU between the Union Territory of Chandigarh and the IAF for setting up of the centre was inked on Friday(3rd June 2022).

The ceremony was attended by Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.

Source : F T L