Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which edition of the joint military exercise "EX DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022" between India and Japan will be conducted from 27 February to 10 March 2022, at Belagavi (Belgaum), Karnataka?

A)

6th Edition

B)

5th Edition

C)

4th Edition

D)

3rd Edition

Correct Answer : 3rd Edition

The Third edition of the joint military exercise “EX DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022” between India and Japan will be conducted from 27 February to 10 March 2022, at Belagavi (Belgaum), Karnataka. The 15th Battalion the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment of the Indian Army and 30th Infantry Regiment of Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces (JGSDF) are participating in this 12 days long joint exercise.

2 .

Which country receives three more Rafale Fighter Jets from France in Feb 2022?

A)

China

B)

India

C)

Germany

D)

South Korea

Correct Answer : India

Three more Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) reached India on 22nd Feb 2022 evening from France. The aircraft took off from a French airbase and were provided mid-air refuelling by the Air Force of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

With the arrival of the latest three aircraft, India has now received a total of 35 of the 36 Rafale jets for which it signed a contract with France in September 2016.

According to government officials, the final aircraft will arrive in India from France in a few weeks. Over 30 of these aircraft had been ferried by the IAF, flying directly without any halts.

The last Rafale aircraft which will have India-specific enhancements will be delivered after all its trials are conducted, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari had said earlier.

In 2016, India signed its largest-ever defence deal with France, as part of which 36 Rafale fighter jets were to be inducted into the IAF. The Rafale can carry a variety of weapons, including the Meteor, developed by the European missile manufacturer MBDA, and the Scalp cruise missile.

France's defence minister, Florence Parly, had earlier stated that France was willing to provide more Rafale fighter jets to India, and that the use of the same aircraft by the two strategic partners reflected the "strength" of their ties.

Source : India Today

3 .

Which nation has successfully tested its new naval air defence system called 'C-Dome'?

A)

Iran

B)

Turkey

C)

Israel

D)

North Korea

Correct Answer : Israel

Israel on Monday(21st Feb 2022) said it successfully tested a new naval air defence system, intercepting a series of threats in what officials called a key layer of protection against Iran and its proxies in the region.

The “C-Dome” system is a naval version of the Iron Dome, which has been used to shoot down rockets fired from the Gaza Strip for the past decade. The C-Dome is being installed on Israel’s latest-generation corvette warships, which protect Israel’s coastline and offshore natural gas assets in the Mediterranean.

The tests simulated a number of incoming threats, including rockets, cruise missiles and drones, the Defence Ministry said.

Footage shared by the Israeli Ministry of Defence showed a missile taking off from the deck of a Sa’ar-6 corvette naval ship in the Mediterranean and intercepting a missile aimed at it from land..

Source : The National News

4 .

Which country has said that it could host nuclear weapons if it faces western threat?

A)

Japan

B)

Ukraine

C)

Belarus

D)

New Zealand

Correct Answer : Belarus

Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko said that the nation could host nuclear weapons if it faces any external threat from the West. Belarus is Russia's ally along the Ukraine border. This comes amid rise in tensions between Russia and western countries.

5 .

The Indian Air Force will be participating with which of its aircraft to showcase in the "Singapore Air Show-2022"?

A)

Tejas

B)

Dhruv

C)

Sukhoi

D)

Dornier

Correct Answer : Tejas

The 44-member contingents of the Indian Air Force (IAF) reached the Changi International Airport in Singapore on February 12, 2022, to participate in the ‘Singapore Air Show-2022’, which is scheduled to be held from February 15 to 18, 2022. Singapore Air Show is a biennial event which provides a platform for the Global Aviation Industry to showcase their products.The IAF will showcase its indigenous Tejas MK-I ac during the event.

6 .

Which nation plans to hold military drills in the Black Sea amid high tension?

A)

Spain

B)

China

C)

Germany

D)

Russia

Correct Answer : Russia

Amid speculations of Russia's intention to invade Ukraine, Moscow on Thursday(10th Jan 2022) started major military drills with close ally Belarus, reported NBC News. The latest action from Russia came despite the Western countries pushing to sort out the issue diplomatically. As per the media reports, at least tens of thousands of troops, weapons systems and other forces are conducting joint exercises near the Ukrainian border. Apart from assembling near the Ukrainian border, Russian warships arrived in the Black Sea for naval drills, a move that Kyiv labelled part of a "hybrid war." Though Moscow claimed the assembling of troops only meant for military and naval drills, the western countries raised concerns Moscow could use them to execute their plan. Irrespective of western claims, Russia asserted the military and naval drills would not continue after February 20th.

However, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) claimed the military drills would involve up to 30,000 combat corps and labelled it the biggest Russian deployment there since the Cold War. It is worth mentioning that the action from Russia came nearly four days after the mediation meeting held between French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin. After the meeting, Macron claimed the meeting would help avoid further escalation. On the other hand, the White House said the recent development from the Russian side raised doubt and added "the drills don’t instil confidence that a de-escalation is possible". While speaking to reporters on Wednesday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said, "We see this as certainly more of an escalator and not a de-escalator action."

Source : Republic World

7 .

India has offered a one-year training programme to 80 cadets from which nation?

A)

Russia

B)

Afghanistan

C)

Bangladesh

D)

South Korea

Correct Answer : Afghanistan

India has offered a 12-month training programme to 80 Afghan cadets who recently graduated from various military academies in India. The Afghan cadets will be given training under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) of the External Affairs Ministry.

8 .

Sea Trials of 1st Sea Sortie of 5th Scorpene Submarine _______begins.

A)

INS Vagir

B)

INS Vela

C)

INS Kalvari

D)

INS Vagsheer

Correct Answer : INS Vagir

The Indian Navy‘s brand-new submarine, the fifth of the six French-designed Scorpene-class submarines named “Vagir”, sailed out on its first sea sortie and will now undergo rigorous trials before it is delivered to the Navy later this year.

The submarine-designated “Yard 11879” during its construction by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in collaboration with the Naval Group of France will be named “Vagir” after it is commissioned into service.

9 .

Who has been appointed director of Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Hyderabad (Feb 2022)?

A)

Radha Krishnan

B)

Shiva Kumar

C)

G A Srinivasa Murthy

D)

G. Santhosh Reddy

Correct Answer : G A Srinivasa Murthy

G A Srinivasa Murthy has been appointed director of Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Hyderabad on Tuesday(01 Feb 2022).

According to Defence Wing, Telangana, consequent to the superannuation of Dr Dashrath Ram, Murthy, a scientist and programme director of Advanced Naval Systems Programme was appointed as director of DRDL, a premier laboratory of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex.

G A Srinivasa Murthy completed his BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Andhra University in 1986 and pursued his ME in Digital Systems from Osmania University in Hyderabad.

He joined DRDL in the year 1987 and made significant contributions in the area of structural dynamics, ground resonance testing, electrical integration and checkout for various projects of the missile complex.

His technology leadership provided the necessary thrust to the design, development and production of advanced missile systems and technologies.

He is renowned for his contributions towards Advanced Naval Systems Programme (ANSP).

Source : NDTV

10 .

Which country launched its Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile on January 30, 2022?

A)

China

B)

Israel

C)

North Korea

D)

South Korea

Correct Answer : North Korea

* North Korea launched its Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile on January 30, 2022.

* Month of January was one of the busiest months of missile tests for North Korea.

* With the launch of Hwasong-12, the country highlights efforts of ensuring its reliable systems for delivery of nuclear warheads.

* Testing schedule started with the launch of new “hypersonic missile,” and later included long-range cruise missiles, short-range ballistic missiles which were launched from railcars & airports and underscoring its rapidly expanding and advancing arsenal in the midst of stalled denuclearisation talks.

* North Korea hasn’t tested its nuclear weapon or longest-range "Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs)" since 2017. However, launch of Hwasong-12 signalled it could soon start such testing.