Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which company has indigenously built Swathi weapon-locating radars?

A)

BEL

B)

BDL

C)

HAL

D)

BEML Limited

Correct Answer : Option (A) - BEL

Indian Army has put forward a proposal to buy 12 more Made-in-India 'Swathi' weapon-locating radars for China border.

The system, enables soldiers to automatically detect the location from where enemy weapons like mortars, shells and rockets are being fired upto a distance of 50 kilometres. The system is capable of simultaneously detecting multiple projectiles which have been fired towards friendly positions.

The Swathi radars, which have been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation and built by Bharat Electronics Limited, will likely cost the ex-chequer Rs.1000 crores if the acquisition is cleared by a high-level Defence Ministry meeting..

Source : NDTV

2 .

Who has launches 'CAPF Punarvaas' to facilitate retired CAPF?

A)

Ministry of Home Affairs

B)

Ministry of Defence

C)

Ministry of External Affairs

D)

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Ministry of Home Affairs

* Ministry of Home Affairs has launched ‘CAPF Punarvaas’ through Welfare & Rehabilitation Board (WARB) to facilitate retired Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and Assam Rifle personnel.

* This portal will help the retired personnel to find an appropriate job match by uploading their personal details on the WARB website.

* MHA also runs a portal under Private Security Agencies Regulation Act (PSARA) for the registration of Private Security Agencies (PSAs).

Source : Live Mint

3 .

Who has assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety) of the Indian Air Force in May 2022?

A)

Arup Raha

B)

Birender Singh Dhanoa

C)

Sanjeev Kapoor

D)

Norman Anil Kumar Browne

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Sanjeev Kapoor

Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety) [DG(I&S)] of Indian Air Force at Air HQ New Delhi on 01 May 2022.

The Air Marshal is a graduate of National Defence Academy and was commissioned in the Flying branch of IAF in December 1985 as a Transport Pilot. He is an alumnus of Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) Wellington, College of Defence Management and National Defence College. The Air Officer is a Qualified Flying Instructor with more than 7700 hours of flying experience on various aircraft in the inventory of IAF..

Source : PIB

4 .

Where the Indian Coast Guard commissions its second ALH Mk III Squadron?

A)

Visakapatnam

B)

Mandvi

C)

Mumbai

D)

Kochi

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Kochi

Coast Guard on Wednesday(4th May 2022) commissioned its second Air Squadron, 845 Squadron (CG), at the Coast Guard Air Enclave at Nedumbassery in "Kochi".

The new Air Squadron, commissioned by Coast Guard Director General "V S Pathania", is equipped with the indigenously developed Advanced Mark III (ALH Mark III) helicopters.

The commissioning marks a tremendous leap towards self-reliance in the field of search and rescue operations and long-range maritime surveillance. Four helicopters have been positioned in Kochi to cover the entire coast of Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep. The Squadron, led by Commandant Kunal Naik has nine officers and 35 men.

Source : News On Air

5 .

Which was the first Indian aircraft carrier to be handed over to the Indian Navy in April 2022?

A)

INS Shivalik

B)

INS Vikrant

C)

INS Arihant

D)

INS Talwar

Correct Answer : Option (B) - INS Vikrant

The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) will hand over India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) which will be named 'INS Vikrant' to the Indian Navy next month. This was revealed by CSL Director (Technical) Bejoy Bhasker here on Thursday(28th April 2022) in a press conference held to announce the Shipyard's 50th anniversary.

According to Bejoy, IAC will be out for the final sea trial in the next few weeks.

The battleship was built at a cost of approximately 23,000 crore, propelling India into a restricted group of countries with the capability to develop cutting-edge aircraft carriers.

MiG-29K fighter jets, Kamov-31 helicopters, and MH-60R multi-role helicopters will be used by the warship.

It features almost 2,300 compartments, with specialised quarters for female officers, and is meant for a crew of around 1,700 people.

According to officials, Vikrant has a top speed of roughly 28 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots, with a range of about 7,500 nautical miles.

The IAC is 262 metres long, 62 metres wide, and stands 59 metres tall. It has been under construction since 2009.

Cochin Shipyard Limited constructed the warship.

INS Vikramaditya is India’s only aircraft carrier at the moment.

In light of China’s expanding military presence in the Indian Ocean region, the Indian Navy has been working on greatly enhancing its overall capabilities.

The Indian Navy considers the Indian Ocean to be its backyard, and it is vital to the nation’s strategic interests.

Source : New Indian Express

6 .

Which exercise, Defender Europe 2022 (DE22) and Swift Response 2022 (SR22) began?

A)

OPEC

B)

NATO

C)

OSCE

D)

BRICS

Correct Answer : Option (B) - NATO

* The United States Armed Forces has organised the DEFENDER-Europe 22 exercise to build preparedness and interoperability between Allies and partners of the USA and NATO.

* Poland is one of the DE22 host countries and conduct training in Drawsko Pomorskie, Bemowo Piskie and Zagan.

* Apart from Polish troops, the forces from the USA, France, Sweden, Germany, Denmark and Great Britain will also participate

* The exercises are scheduled from May 01 to May 27, 2022.

Exercise Swift Response is an annual U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercise that takes place this year in Eastern Europe, the Arctic High North, Baltics, and Balkans. The exercise began in Poland and will be held in 8 other countries. The 5th Corps of the US Armed Forces is responsible for the command of the exercises. There will be approximately 18 000 participants from over 20 countries training together in both exercises. The portion of the exercises on Polish soil will see some 7,000 troops and 3,000 pieces of equipment.

Defender Europe 2022 : DEFENDER-Europe 22 demonstrates the United States’ unshakable commitment to NATO and is a prime example of our collective capabilities. It shows that NATO’s allies and partners are stronger together.

Swift Response 2022 : In the Swift Response exercise, the 6th Airborne Brigade will constitute the core of forces conducting an airborne operation. Some 550 Polish soldiers will be deployed to Lithuania and Latvia along with troops from the Czech Republic and the German-Dutch force..

Source : GOV

7 .

Who has take over as Vice Chief of Indian Army from 1st May 2022?

A)

Lieutenant General BS Raju

B)

Lieutenant General Manoj Pande

C)

Lieutenant General Satinder Kumar Saini

D)

Lieutenant General Chandi Prasad Mohanty

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Lieutenant General BS Raju

Lt General B.S. Raju, who is currently the Indian Army's Director General of Military Operations, will take over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on 1st May 2022, it was announced on Friday(29th April 2022).

An alumnus of Sainik School Bijapur and National Defence Academy, he was commissioned in the Jat Regiment on December 15, 1984.

He commanded a battalion during Operation Parakram in the Western Theatre and in Jammu and Kashmir. He also holds the distinction of commanding the Uri brigade along the Line of Control, a Counter Insurgency Force and the Chinar Corps in the Kashmir Valley. He also served as the Commandant, Indian Military Training Team in Bhutan..

Source : Business Standard

8 .

Who has signed the MoU for Red Shield Division 'Manipur Super 50'?

A)

DRDO

B)

Indian Navy

C)

Indian Army

D)

Indian Air Force

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Indian Army

Red Shield Division of "Indian Army" under the aegis of Spear Corps on Saturday(30th April 2022) entered into a tripartite agreement with State Bank of India Foundation (SBIF) and National Integrity and Educational Development Organization (NIEDO) to establish ‘Red Shield Centre for Excellence and Wellness’ in Manipur’s Bishnupur district.

The project ‘Manipur Super 50’ is expected to be fully functional for the first batch of 50 students by the first week of July, 2022.

Manipur Governor La Ganesan who attended the MoU signing ceremony held at the auditorium of Red Shield Division, Leimakhong in Kangpokpi district hoped that the project will transform the lives of students from humble backgrounds.

The Governor said, “No cause is nobler than to bring sunshine in the lives of the children who have not been able to optimize their caliber and talent due to economic conditions as well as lack of access to high quality education facilities.”..

Source : Nagaland Post

9 .

Who begins Main Airframe Fatigue Test of LCA Mk1?

A)

Bharat Electronics(BE)

B)

Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO)

C)

Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO)

D)

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

* The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has started the Main Airframe Fatigue Test (MAFT) of Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1 (LCA Mk1) airframe in Bengaluru.

* This test has been conducted to understand how the aircraft structure performs in real conditions.

* The structure of the aircraft is mounted on a test rig to check for any cracks or damage.

* The MAFT facility has been inaugurated by Arup Chatterjee (Director, Engineering and Research & Development) HAL.

Source : Times Of India

10 .

Which country has allegedly deployed an army of dolphins to protect its naval base?

A)

China

B)

Australia

C)

Russia

D)

North Korea

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Russia

Russia has reportedly deployed an army of dolphins to protect its naval base in the Black Sea. As per the US Naval Institute (USNI), two floating dolphin pens have been placed at the entrance of the Sevastopol harbour, which is Russia's most significant naval based in the Black Sea.