Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

The Defense Ministry on Thursday (22 September 2022) signed a deal worth how many crores with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd to procure additional dual-role capable missiles for the Navy?

A)

₹1,700-crore

B)

₹1,950-crore

C)

₹2,200-crore

D)

₹2,500-crore

Correct Answer : ₹1,700-crore

The defence ministry on Thursday(22nd Sep 2022) signed a ₹1,700-crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd for buying additional dual-role capable missiles for the navy, a move that will provide impetus to Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence production, the ministry said in a statement.

“Induction of these dual-role capable missiles is going to significantly enhance the operational capability of Indian Navy fleet assets,” it added. Dual role capability refers to the use of BrahMos missile for land as well as anti-ship attacks.

BrahMos variants can be launched from land, air and sea, and all three variants are in service in the Indian armed forces.

In May, India successfully fired an extended range variant of BrahMos missile from a Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft, with the weapon achieving a direct hit on the designated target in the Bay of Bengal.

The BrahMos missile, an Indo-Russian joint venture, has a range of 290 km and is the fastest cruise missile in the world with a top speed of Mach 2.8 (nearly three times the speed of sound). The extended range variant tested by IAF in May had a range of 450-500 km..

Source : Hindustan Times

2 .

The Indian Army and the Defence Geoinformatics and Research Establishment (DGRE) have jointly installed the Avalanche Monitoring Radar in which state on 23rd Sep 2022?

A)

Assam

B)

Meghalaya

C)

Sikkim

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Sikkim

The Indian Army and the Defence Geoinformatics and Research Establishment (DGRE) have jointly installed the Avalanche Monitoring Radar, first of its kind in India, in north Sikkim, defence officials said on Friday(23rd Sep 2022).

Besides being used for detection of avalanches, this radar can also be employed to detect landslides.

Defence spokesman Lt. Col Mahendra Rawat said that the radar was inaugurated by Tri Shakti Corps commander, Lt Gen Tarn Kumar Aich, at one of the forward posts of the army at an altitude of 15,000 feet in morth Sikkim.

This radar has the capability to detect avalanches within three seconds of their triggering and will assist in saving valuable life of troops and civilians as also vehicles in super high altitude areas, he said.

Lt. Col Rawat said that the avalanche radar was made operational by Defence Research and Development Organisation's wing DGRE, which is involved in forecasting and mitigation of avalanche hazards faced by Indian Army in the Himalayan region.

He said that this radar uses a series of short micro wave pulses which are scattered at the target and can detect an avalanche in less than three seconds.

The radar, which can permanently scan the targeted slope for avalanche release and track its path and its size in case it is triggered, can "see" through snow, fog as well as in the night, making it an all weather solution and covers an area of two sq/km obviating the requirement to place additional instruments in dangerous avalanche prone areas.

The radar is also linked to an alarm system enabling automatic control and warning measures in case an avalanche is triggered. Images and videos of the event are automatically recorded for future analysis by the experts.

In an area where frequencies of avalanches are high, the radar will go a long way in safeguarding the life of troops deployed in hostile terrain and sub-zero temperatures while at the same time limiting damage to vehicles and equipment at such snowbound high-altitudes area..

Source : Businessinsider

3 .

Which country Navy has completed a complex test of the Gabriel V anti-ship missile system from Sa'ar 6 Corvette?

A)

Israeli Navy

B)

India Navy

C)

USA Navy

D)

Russia Navy

Correct Answer : Israeli Navy

The Israeli Navy completed a complex test of the Gabriel V anti-ship missile system in August. This was the first anti-ship missile test from the new Sa’ar 6 corvette of the Israeli Navy. The IDF announced the successful test firing 21st Sep 2022. According to the IDF, the test firing was also an opportunity to test the combat systems of INS Oz, the second Sa’ar 6-class corvette.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) CEO Boaz Levy also commented on the recent test firing, saying, “IAI is proud of the success of the test conducted with the Gabriel 5 missile aboard the advanced Sa’ar 6 ships, and of the close cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and the Navy. The combination of these capabilities on the Sa’ar 6 is a leap and a significant step in the field of naval warfare to protect the strategic assets of the State of Israel.“

Range : over 200 km

Seeker : Active radar seeker with advanced anti-jam features, all-weather capability, wide search range, and good discrimination resolution

Warhead : Penetrating warhead

Engine : Jet engine

Navigation : GPS / INS, multiple waypoints

Length : 5.5 m

Weight : 1250 kg

Speed : Subsonic

Manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries, IAI..

Source : Naval News

4 .

Two indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessels (DSVs), Nistar and Nipun were launched by the Indian Navy in Which City on 22nd Sep 2022?

A)

Kochi

B)

Chennai

C)

Mumbai

D)

Visakhapatnam

Correct Answer : Visakhapatnam

Two indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessels (DSVs) - Nistar and Nipun were launched by the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on Thursday(22nd Sep 2022).

The vessels, built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd., were launched by Kala Hari Kumar, in the presence of Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, who presided over the ceremony as chief guest.

Kala Hari Kumar, president of the Navy Wellness and Welfare Association (NWWA), performed the traditional honour and named these ships.

Other senior officers from the Indian Navy and Ministry of Defence were among the dignitaries who attended the launching ceremony.

These ships are a true testimonial to 'Aatmanirbharta'. They are self-sustaining platforms that can operate at sea for prolonged durations.

DSVs equipped with an array of complex diving support systems and a Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) will be deployed for deep sea diving and submarine rescue operations. Furthermore, the ships will be capable of conducting search and rescue operations and carrying out helicopter operations at sea.

This project was executed with the support of the Indian industry, primarily MSME firms who have supplied yard material, equipment and services. More than 120 MSME vendors across India actively participated in the project.

‘Nistar’ and ‘Nipun’ were launched by achieving approximately 80 per cent indigenous content, a major step towards 'Self Reliance'. The DSV project has generated local employment opportunities and promoted indigenisation which will boost India's economy..

Source : India Today

5 .

Which countries have signed an MoU to bolster defense cooperation and decided to enhance joint military exercises, training, co-production, and maintenance of equipment?

A)

India and Italy

B)

India and Egypt

C)

India and China

D)

India and South Korea

Correct Answer : India and Egypt

India and Egypt have inked a MoU to bolster defence cooperation while also deciding to enhance joint military exercises, training, co-production and maintenance of equipment.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Egyptian counterpart General Mohamed Zaki at a meeting in Cairo agreed to identify proposals for expanding cooperation between their defence industries in a time-bound manner.

“The MoU will pave the way for enhancing defence cooperation across all sectors of mutual interest. The two ministers also exchanged views on regional security and acknowledged the contribution of their countries to peace and stability in the world,” an official said on Tuesday(20th Sep 2022).

Singh also invited his Egyptian counterpart to the India-Africa Defence Dialogue and Indian Ocean Region defence ministers’ conclave to be held as part of 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar between from October 18 to 22.

Defence minister Singh also called on President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who expressed appreciation that the bilateral military-to-military cooperation had reached a new level.

“Singh acknowledged that Egypt is among the most important trading partners of India in Africa and that the bilateral trade has expanded significantly..

Source : Times of India

6 .

Indian Indian Air Force To Retire Wing Commander________MiG-21 Squadron By September end 2022.

A)

Varun Singh

B)

Abhinandan Varthaman

C)

Manish Singh

D)

Prithvi Singh Chauhan

Correct Answer : Abhinandan Varthaman

The Indian Air Force is set to retire its Srinagar-based MiG-21 squadron ‘Sword Arms’ that Wing Commander "Abhinandan Varthaman" was a part of when he had downed an F-16 combat aircraft of Pakistan a day after the Balakot strike in February 2019, sources said on Monday(19th Sep 2022).

‘Sword Arms’ is one of its four remaining squadrons of ageing MiG-21 fighter jets.

The No. 51 Squadron is to be retired by the end of September, “as per the plan”, the defence sources said.

The remaining three squadrons of MiG-21 will be phased out by 2025, they said.

IAF fighter jets had bombed a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Balakot on February 26, 2019, nearly two weeks after the Pulwama terror attack. Pakistan had retaliated on February 27 by attempting to target Indian military installations.

Varthaman (now Group Captain) had taken to the skies to thwart an aerial attack launched by adversaries and engaged in a dogfight with Pakistani jets during aerial combat.

Before his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down, Varthaman had downed the F-16 fighter of Pakistan. He was conferred the Vir Chakra, India’s third-highest wartime gallantry medal, on the Independence Day in 2019..

Source : Indian Express

7 .

Indian Army has decided to shift the Army Day Parade of 2023 to which area?

A)

Central Command

B)

Eastern Command

C)

Southern Command

D)

Northern Command

Correct Answer : Southern Command

The Indian Army on Monday (19September 2022), decided to shift the Army Day Parade, that is held every year on January 15 in Delhi, outside the national capital. The next Army Day parade will be held in the Southern Command area in 2023. The headquarters of the Southern Command is in Maharashtra's Pune.

As per army officials, the parade from now on would be held at different locations on a rotational basis every year. For the past eight years, the Prime Minister hosted foreign dignitaries in different cities, for example, Ahmedabad and Chennai. The purpose of this move is to grow a stronger connection with citizens all across the country.

It is also pertinent to mention that in 2022, the Indian Air Force (IAF) also moved out its annual fly-past and parade from the Hindon Air Base near Delhi to Chandigarh.

Army Day 2022 : India celebrated its 74th Indian Army Day on January 15, 2022 wherein the soldiers who are selflessly serving and have served the nation were honoured. Every year on this day, the national heroes including veterans are recognised for their valour and undying commitment to keep the citizens of India safe in every crisis.

The Indian Army Day is annually celebrated on January 15 in commemoration of Lieutenant General KM Cariappa taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. General Cariappa took over the position from Britain’s General Francis Bucher, in 1949, who was the last British Commander-in-Chief of India. Before India gained independence in 1947, the Indian Army, after being formed in 1895, was under British rule and General Cariappa’s acquisition as the chief was the official power transfer..

Source : Republic World

8 .

Who has inaugurated Kargil International Marathon in Ladakh?

A)

Ajit Doval

B)

General Rana Pratap Kalita

C)

General Yogesh Kumar Joshi

D)

General Manoj Pandey

Correct Answer : General Manoj Pandey

In Ladakh, Chief of Army Staff "General Manoj Pandey" has inaugurated Kargil International Marathon 19th Sep 2022.

Over 2000 runners are taking part in the Full, Half, 10Km, and 5 Km run in the event organized by (Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council ) LAHDC Kargil, Ladakh Police in collaboration with Sarhad Pune..

Source : News on Air

9 .

Indian Navy decommissioned which naval vessel on September 19, 2022 after 32 years of service?

A)

INS Ajay

B)

INS Khirch

C)

INS Khanjar

D)

INS Khukri

Correct Answer : INS Ajay

INS Ajay was decommissioned on 19 Sep 2022 after rendering 32 years of glorious service to the nation. The ceremony was conducted at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai in the traditional manner, wherein the national flag, naval ensign and the decommissioning pennant of the ship were lowered for the last time at sunset, signifying the end of the ship's commissioned service.

* INS Ajay was commissioned on 24 Jan 1990 at Poti, Georgia in the erstwhile USSR and was part of the 23rd Patrol Vessel Squadron under the operational control of Flag Officer Commanding, Maharashtra Naval Area.

* The ship was in active naval service for more than 32 years and during her illustrious journey, she participated in several naval operations including Op Talwar during Kargil War and Op Parakram in 2001.

* Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command was the Chief Guest for the function. Vice Admiral AG Thapliyal AVSM Bar (Retd), the first Commanding Officer of the ship was the Guest of Honour.

* The ceremony was attended by over 400 personnel including Flag Officers, senior officers from Army, IAF and CG, officers and men of the commissioning crew, crew of previous commissions as well as the ships present crew and families. The Chief Guest addressed the gathering present at the ceremony, highlighting the invaluable service rendered by the ship..

Source : Oneindia

10 .

Israeli Heron drones will be equipped with strike capabilities as part of Indian Air Force in which project under the Make in India programme?

A)

Project Cheetah

B)

Project Chinkara

C)

Project Leopard

D)

Project Peafowl

Correct Answer : Project Cheetah

As part of this initiative, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is now planning to pursue its ‘Project Cheetah’ under the ‘Make in India’ campaign. Under this project, Indian defense manufacturers will equip Israeli Heron drones with indigenous strike capabilities.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking to equip its existing fleet of Israel-made Heron unmanned ariel vehicles (UAV) drones with better communication facilities and missiles as part of its ambitious ‘Project Cheetah’.

Earlier, Israeli arms manufacturers had been earmarked for this project. However, now the Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to take this project forward by developing its own drones through Indian defence firms.

For a long time the Indian armed forces have been dependent on IAF Israel-made Searcher II and Heron UAVs for reconnaissance and espionage purposes. After being revamped under 'Project Cheetah', the Heron will allow the Indian armed forces to get accurate intelligence inputs regarding enemy forces.

Apart from this, they will also be made capable of targeting enemy positions from a long distance..

Source : First Post

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