Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

India's first Composite Indoor Shooting Range Inaugurated at?

A)

INS Kadamba

B)

INS Virabhu

C)

INS Karna

D)

INS Kalinga

Correct Answer : INS Karna

A first of its kind, Composite Indoor Shooting Range CISR was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, CINC, ENC at "INS Karna", on 18 August 2022.

The CISR is a state of the art, self-contained, 25 m, six lane, live firing range for all primary and secondary weapons in the Navy.

With an advanced target systems, associated control software, this range would enable personnel to hone their firing skills, enabling them to challenge and take on adversaries in demanding scenarios.

The range has been setup to contemporary International standards by an Indian firm and is a shining example of Atma Nirbhar Bharta. The entire facility was setup in record time of 120 days from the award of contract to the firm..

Source : Indian Navy

2 .

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy successfully flight-tested the indigenously designed and developed by which Missile?

A)

Shaurya

B)

Agni IV

C)

Novator KS-172

D)

VL-SRSAM

Correct Answer : VL-SRSAM

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy successfully flight tested Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on August 23, 2022.

The flight test was carried out from an Indian Naval Ship against a high-speed unmanned aerial target for demonstration of vertical launch capability. The missiles, equipped with indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) seeker, intercepted the target with high accuracy. The VL-SRSAM system has been indigenously designed and developed by DRDO.

During the test launch, flight path and vehicle performance parameters were monitored using flight data, captured by various Range instruments such as Radar, Electro-optical tracking system (EOTS) and Telemetry systems deployed by ITR, Chandipur.

The launch was monitored by senior scientists from various DRDO labs involved in the design and development of the system such as Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad and R&D Engineers, Pune.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has complimented DRDO, Indian Navy and associated teams on the successful flight trial of VL-SRSAM and stated that the missile will prove to be a force multiplier for the Indian Navy..

Source : PIB

3 .

What is the name of India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier (IAC)?

A)

IAC Viraat

B)

IAC Vikrant

C)

IAC Vishal

D)

IAC Arihant

Correct Answer : IAC Vikrant

* As per the official sources, PM Modi will commission the India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant on September 2, 2022.

* The four trial phases of IAC Vikrant was completed on 10th July 2022.

* The IAC Vikrant was designed by Indian Navy's in-house Directorate of Naval Design (DND) and built by the Cochin Shipyard Limited.

* The IAC is 262 metres long, 62 metres wide and has a height of 59 metres.

* The construction of IAC Vikrant was began in 2009.

* The Prime Minister will officially induct the vessel to the Indian Navy at a specially arranged venue inside the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) which is manufactured over Rs. 20,000 crore warship..

Source : Mint

4 .

Which countries have started began their largest joint military drills, 'Ulchi Freedom Shield', and scheduled to end on 1st September 2022?

A)

South Korea and United States

B)

Japan and North Korea

C)

Russia and United Kingdom

D)

France and Australia

Correct Answer : South Korea and United States

South Korea and the United States began their largest joint military drills in 22nd August 2022 with a resumption of field training. According media reports, the annual summertime exercises, renamed 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' this year and scheduled to end on 1st of September 2022.

Deep in a military bunker outside Seoul, two Air Force Colonels sit shoulder-to-shoulder. This week, for the first time in four years, the two militaries will run field exercises, to practise how they would respond to a North Korean attack.

South Korea also launched the four-day Ulchi civil defence drills separately 22nd Aug 2022, designed to boost government readiness, for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic emerged. The military and civil exercises are aimed at improving the country's preparedness to match the changing patterns of war, with evolving cyber threats against key facilities such as chip factories and supply chains..

Source : AIR

5 .

Who is inaugurates national seminar "Introspection: Armed Forces Tribunal"?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Rajnath Singh

C)

Narendra Modi

D)

Anurag Thakur

Correct Answer : Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a National Seminar on ‘Introspection: Armed Forces Tribunal’ being organised by the Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench) Bar Association in New Delhi on Saturday(20th August 2022). It is being conducted as a part of Raising Day celebrations of the Armed Forces Tribunal.

The seminar is being organized to examine the functioning of the Armed Forces Tribunal, established to ensure the speedy and inexpensive justice to Ex-Servicemen, their families and War-Widows, besides the serving personnel of Armed Forces.

The objective of the seminar is to analyse its working, suggest remedies for any shortcomings. It also aims at resolving the problems and difficulties faced by the litigants in course of availing speedy justice.

The Defence Minister will be the Chief Guest, while Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju will be the Guest of Honour. Senior functionaries and officials of the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Law and Justice and Judiciary are expected to participate in the seminar..

Source : AIR

6 .

Which Army Set to Possess Quantum Communication Technology?

A)

Japan Army

B)

UAE Army

C)

Indian Army

D)

North Korea Army

Correct Answer : Indian Army

The Indian Army is set to possess advanced quantum communication technology, thereby joining an elite list of nations with indigenous quantum tech. The new technology will equip troops with a high-end secured defence system.

The technology, developed by QNu Labs, a Bengaluru-based deep tech start-up, will help in modern-day war fare as the communication channel created using the Quantum Key Distribution (QDK) system is non-hackable, according to the defence ministry.

"A QKD system allows the creation of a quantum-secure secret pair of symmetric keys between two end points, separated by a certain distance [in this case, over 150 km in a terrestrial optical fibre infrastructure. The QKD helps create a non-hackable quantum channel for creating un-hackable encryption keys, which are used to encrypt critical data/voice/video, across the end points," the ministry said in a statement..

Source : India Today

7 .

Biennial Warfare Exercise Pitch Black is hosted by which country?

A)

China

B)

North Korea

C)

United States

D)

Australia

Correct Answer : Australia

An Indian Air Force contingent has reached Australia for participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2022 scheduled to be held from 19 Aug 22 to 08 Sep 22 in Darwin. This is a biennial, multi-national exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

It will focus on Large Force Employment warfare. The last edition was conducted in 2018. The 2020 edition of the exercise was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's exercise will see the participation of over 100 aircraft and 2500 military personnel from various air forces.

The IAF contingent, led by Group Captain YPS Negi, comprises over 100 air warriors, deployed with four Su-30 MKI fighter and two C-17 aircraft. They will undertake multi-domain air combat missions in a complex environment and will exchange best practices with the participating air forces..

Source : PIB

8 .

Who has inaugurated Composite Indoor Shooting Range (CISR), a first of its kind firing range for all primary and secondary weapons in the Navy, on the premises of INS Kalinga near Bheemili, Andhra Pradesh?

A)

Ajendra Bahadur Singh

B)

Madhvendra Singh

C)

Biswajit Dasgupta

D)

Bhaskar Sadashiv Soman

Correct Answer : Biswajit Dasgupta

A first of its kind, Composite Indoor Shooting Range (CISR) was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command at INS Karna, on the premises of INS Kalinga near Bheemili, Andhra Pradesh on Thursday(18th Aug 2022).

The CISR is a state of the art, self-contained, 25 m, six lane, live firing range for all primary and secondary weapons in the Navy. With advanced target systems with associated control software, this range would enable personnel to hone their firing skills, enabling them to challenge and take on adversaries in demanding scenarios.

The range has been set up to contemporary international standards by an Indian firm and is a shining example of Atma Nirbhar Bharat in the year of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. The entire facility was set up in a record time of 120 days from the award of contract to the firm.

INS Karna is the first in the Navy and perhaps the only military unit in the country to set up and use CISR presently. The facility would significantly enhance the operational capability of the Naval personnel of ENC enabling them to better undertake the wide gamut of tasks that they are mandated to perform over the entire area of responsibility by allowing uninterrupted training in controlled conditions for a wide variety of weapons and simulated situations..

Source : Times of India

9 .

India to buy Six Tu-160 long-range bombers from which country?

A)

Russia

B)

France

C)

United States

D)

United Kingdom

Correct Answer : Russia

According to unconfirmed government reports, India is planning to lease six Tu-160 long-range bombers (also known as strategic bombers) from Russia, which are among the most formidable military aircraft ever created.

The Tu-160, known as the ‘White Swan’ in the Russian Air Force and dubbed ‘Blackjack’ by NATO, is a four-engined bomber capable of an operational range of 12,000 kilometres and carrying an operational load of up to 40 tonnes, conventional or nuclear.

India’s arsenal is devoid of strategic bombers. In comparison, the Chinese Air Force flies the Xian HS-6K, while the H-20 stealth bomber is ready for takeoff. The H-20 can transport conventional, nuclear-tipped, or hypersonic cruise missiles..

Source : Defence Aviation post

10 .

Indian Army and Chinese Army will participate in the Vostok 2022 military exercises to be held from 30 August 2022 to 5 September 2022 in which country?

A)

Israel

B)

Russia

C)

United States

D)

South Korea

Correct Answer : Russia

In what can best be described as a diplomatic mashup, India later this month is going to attend the Vostok 2022 military exercises in Russia where Chinese Liberation Army is also likely to take part. Meanwhile, Pakistan will attend a security drill in India in October.

“China has confirmed that their troops will take part in the Vostok 2022 military exercises. India’s 75-member contingent is ready and once the dates are confirmed they too will head to Vladivostok,’’ say sources.

The Vostok drills are due to start at the end of the month (tentatively between August 30 and September 5, 2022), and will include Belarus, Mongolia and Tajikstan. India hasn’t officially stated when the troops will leave.

In 2021, India took part in the Zapad drills in Russia which included 17 countries, including China and Pakistan. Zapad means “West” in Russian. It was a military exercise conducted on Russia’s Western borders to showcase their strategic capabilities and practice operational maneuvers.

Meanwhile, according to reports, the Vostok 2022 exercise will be held under the command of the chief of Russia’s general staff, Valery Gerasimov, at 13 training grounds of the Eastern Military District.

Even though India is taking part in these drills, the military standoff continues due to the built up around Line of Actual Control (LAC)..

Source : New indian Express

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