Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

The Eastern Naval Command has conducted an offshore security exercise, 'Prasthan' in which state on Oct 2022?

A)

Tamil Nadu

B)

Gujarat

C)

Andhra Pradesh

D)

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Andhra Pradesh

The Eastern Naval Command has conducted an offshore security exercise, ‘Prasthan’ in the Krishna Godavari (Andhra Pradesh) Basin Offshore Development Area (ODA) on October 11 and 12, 2022.

The exercise is conducted every six months.

Exercise aims : To integrate the efforts of all maritime stakeholders involved in offshore defence.

The exercise resulted in refining the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and response actions to several contingencies in the Offshore Defence Area, off Kakinada..

Source : The Print

2 .

Which Indian Naval Ship reached Port Grequhrea, South Africa and will participate in the seventh edition of IBSAMAR?

A)

INS Tabar

B)

INS Talwar

C)

INS Tarkash

D)

INS Trikand

Correct Answer : INS Tarkash

INS Tarkash reached Port Grequhrea, also known as Port Elizabeth in South Africa to participate in the seventh edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise among Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies.

The harbour phase of IBSAMAR VII includes professional exchanges such as damage control and fire-fighting drills, and interaction among special forces.

The Indian Navy is represented by the Teg class guided missile frigate, INS Tarkash, a Chetak helicopter and the personnel from the Marine Commando Force (MARCOS).

The Joint Maritime Exercise will strengthen maritime security, joint operational training, sharing of best practices and building interoperability to address common maritime threats.

The previous edition of IBSAMAR (IBSAMAR VI) was conducted off Simons Town, in South Africa in October 2018..

Source : AIR

3 .

Who has organised the multinational Joint Anti-Terror Exercise (JATE), "Manesar Anti-Terror 2022"?

A)

Indian Navy

B)

National Security Guard

C)

Special Protection Group

D)

Indian Coast Guard

Correct Answer : National Security Guard

The National Security Guard (NSG) is hosting the multinational Joint Anti-Terror Exercise (JATE), “Manesar Anti-Terror 2022”, under the framework of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), at NSG Manesar Garrison.

It is stage 2 of the exercise as, according to an official statement, “The Stage-1 of the Exercise was conducted from July 27 to August 1 by the National Counter Terrorist Forces of SCO Member Countries in their respective territories.”

The NSG in its statement on Sunday(9th Oct 2022) said, “The exercise is aimed at exchanging expertise, best practices and build synergy between the Counter Terrorism Forces of the SCO RATS Member Countries to enhance capabilities for conducting Anti-Terrorist operations and countering other security threats collectively.”

Stage-2 of the Exercise is being conducted from October 8 to October 13 at NSG Manesar Garrison, in which eight representatives from National Counter Terrorism Forces of Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Uzbekistan, Russian Federation and NSG of Republic of India are participating.

Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) one of the permanent organ of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and has its headquarters in Tashkent, Uzbekistan..

Source : New Indian Express

4 .

Government of India has approved the creation of a new weapons systems branch for which armed force on 8th Oct 2022?

A)

Indian Army

B)

Indian Navy

C)

Indian Coast Guard

D)

Indian Air Force

Correct Answer : Indian Air Force

The Centre on Saturday(8th Oct 2022) approved the creation of a weapon systems branch for the Indian Air Force (IAF) officers for the first time since Independence.

Addressing a gathering during the 90th Air Force Day celebrations here, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari said, "It is my privilege to announce that the government has approved the creation of a weapon systems branch for the officers of the Indian Air Force."

"This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being created. The creation of this branch would result in savings of over Rs 3,400 crore due to the reduced expenditure on flying training," he said.

This was the first time that the annual day celebrations were held outside the National Capital Region (NCR).

The Defence Ministry said in a statement, "In a historic step for the Indian Air Force (IAF), the government has approved the creation of a new branch called the weapon systems branch."..

Source : Business Standard

5 .

Which company has received India's first Micro Category Drone Certification?

A)

Asteria Aerospace Limited

B)

General Aeronautics Pvt Ltd

C)

Aviotrix Aerospace Pvt Ltd

D)

Throttle Aerospace Systems Pvt Ltd

Correct Answer : Asteria Aerospace Limited

Asteria Aerospace Limited on Thursday(6th Oct 2022) announced that it has received India's first micro category drone type certification for its indigenously designed A200 drone from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

The A200 drone was found to be fully compliant with the Certification Scheme for Unmanned Aircraft Systems notified in January 2022, the full stack drone technology company said in a statement.

"Asteria's A200 drone has been developed for surveying and mapping applications in GIS, agriculture, construction, mining and other industries," it said.

The A200 drone is a rugged, reliable, and performance-driven multirotor drone that weighs less than two kg and has advanced features including automated take-off and landing, multiple fail-safes, single pilot operation, tool-less assembly and disassembly, and a flight time of up to 40 minutes, according to the statement.

The DGCA categorises drones based on their weight. Drones with an all-up-weight of 250 gm to two kg fall under the micro category of drones..

Source : NDTV

6 .

Indian Navy has signed White Shipping Information Exchange Agreement with which country?

A)

New Zealand

B)

Japan

C)

Australia

D)

France

Correct Answer : New Zealand

Indian Navy signed an agreement on White Shipping Information Exchange with the Royal New Zealand Navy to promote greater transparency in the Maritime Domain, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.

The agreement was signed between Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and Rear Admiral David Proctor, Chief of Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) during the former’s recent visit to the country.

“In a milestone development, an Agreement on White Shipping Information Exchange was signed during this visit. Closer collaboration towards enhancing shared Maritime Domain Awareness is in keeping with convergent views of both countries with regard to promoting greater transparency in the maritime domain,” the Ministry of Defence said..

Source : The Print

7 .

India has signed an agreement with which country to export missiles, rockets & ammunition on 29th Sep 2022?

A)

Brazil

B)

Argentina

C)

Armenia

D)

Colombia

Correct Answer : Armenia

India will export missiles, rockets, and ammunition to Armenia after the recent clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The missiles will also include Indigenous Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher. India has signed this deal with Armenia to help them to depend on the country against their neighboring country Azerbaijan.

Key Points related to the Agreement between India and Armenia :

* India signed an order for arms export through a government-to-Government route through which the two nations inked contracts.

* The government has not revealed the exact value of the contract; however, it is estimated that India will supply weapons worth more than Rs 2,000 crore.

* India will also export Indigenous Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher.

* Pinaka has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and manufactured by indigenous private sector firms.

* India will also provide anti-tank rockets as well as a wide range of ammunition to Armenia under the bundled deal.

* This contract will push the efforts of the government to increase the export of weapons with policy reforms and active support the government.

* The center has also set a target to sell weapon systems worth Rs 35,000 crore abroad by 2025..

Source : Business Standard

8 .

What is the name of the first Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) inducted in IAF?

A)

Apache

B)

Prachanda

C)

Dhruv

D)

Mangusta

Correct Answer : Prachanda

In a big boost to its combat prowess, the Indian Air Force formally inducted the first indigenously developed multirole light combat helicopters (LCH), named Prachand, into its fleet at its Jodhpur base in Rajasthan in the presence of Defence minister Rajnath Singh, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.

These helicopters are capable of destruction of enemy air defence, performing counter-insurgency operations, combat search and rescue tasks.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari were also present at the induction ceremony in the 143 Helicopter Unit at the Jodhpur base.

Speaking at the induction ceremony, Rajnath Singh said, “For a long time, there was a need for attack helicopters and during the Kargil war, its need was felt seriously. The LCH is a result of research & development for two decades. And its induction into the IAF is an important milestone in defence production.".

Source : Mint

9 .

Who has been appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the government of India has announced on 28th Sep 2022?

A)

Lt General Praveen Bakshi

B)

Lt General Kamal Jit Singh

C)

Lt General Yogendra Dimri

D)

Lt General Anil Chauhan

Correct Answer : Lt General Anil Chauhan

The ministry of Defense on Wednesday(28th Sep 2022) announced Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) has been appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The release also stated that Chauhan will also function as Secretary to Government of India in the Department of Military Affairs.

The top post of Chief of Defence Staff fell vacant on 8 December, 2021 after the sudden demise of General Bipin Rawat. A helicopter crash killed the then CD, his wife and dozen others. India had been left without a CDS since then.

Chauhan retired as the General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C) of Eastern Command in May 2021.

The ministry of defense informed that in a career spanning over nearly 40 years, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd) had held several command, staff and instrumental appointments and had extensive experience in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and North-East India.

Born on 18th May 1961, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA) Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun..

Awards : For his distinguished and illustrious service in the Army, Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.

Role of the Chief of Defence Staff :

* The Chief of Defence Staff is the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee and has to be the main military adviser to the Defence Minister besides giving impartial advice to the political leadership.

* The CDS is a four-star General/Officer who acts as the Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister on all tri-services (Army, Navy and Indian Air Force) matters.

* The CDS will be the single-point military adviser to the Defence Minister on matters involving all three services and the service chiefs will be obliged to confine their counsel to issues pertaining to their respective services.

Source : Mint

10 .

Who conducted successful test flights of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha on 27th Sep 2022?

A)

HAL

B)

DRDO

C)

ISRO

D)

Bharat Electronics

Correct Answer : DRDO

Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has conducted two successful test flights of Very Short Range Air Defence System missiles. The test flight was conducted at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on 27th Sep 2022.

* The Very Short Range Air Defence System is a Man Portable Air Defence System, designed and developed by DRDO in collaboration with Indian industry partners.

* The missile is designed to neutralize low-altitude aerial threats at short ranges. The design of the missile including the launcher has been highly optimized to ensure easy portability.

* Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has complimented and appreciated the efforts of DRDO and industry partners. He said, the new missile equipped with modern technologies will give a further technological boost to the Armed Forces. Chairman of DRDO Dr Samir V Kamatal also congratulated the entire team for this tremendous success..

Source : News on Air

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