Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which country launching Project WARDEC AI-powered wargame centre?

A)

China

B)

India

C)

Japan

D)

United States

Correct Answer : India

The Army Training Command on May 13th, 2022 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gandhinagar-based Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) to develop a ‘Wargame Research and Development Centre’ in New Delhi. The project, which has been given a prototype name ‘WARDEC’, will be a first-of-its-kind simulation-based training centre in India that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to design virtual reality wargames.

What is the wargame centre about?

The Wargame Research and Development Centre will be used by the Army to train its soldiers and test their strategies through “metaverse-enabled gameplay”. The wargame models will be designed to prepare for wars as well as counter-terror and counter-insurgency operations..

Source : Indian Express

2 .

Which countries Navies started Coordinated Patrol in Bay of Bengal in May 2022?

A)

Indian and Bangladesh

B)

Indian and Sri Lanka

C)

Indian and Russia

D)

Indian and Indonesia

Correct Answer : Indian and Bangladesh

4th edition Indian and Bangladesh Navies has commenced two-day Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) in Northern Bay of Bengal.

Indian Navy : Two indigenously built Ships - Kora (a guided-missile corvette) and Sumedha (an offshore patrol vessel) are participating in the exercise.

Bangladesh : Navy Ships BNS Ali Haider and BNS Abu Ubaidah are taking part in the coordinated patrol exercise.

Both navies of Maritime Patrol Aircraft will also participate..

Source : News On Air

3 .

Which Aircraft successfully completed Engine Relight test in Air (May 2022)?

A)

YUVA-NG

B)

TEJAS-NG

C)

HANSA-NG

D)

BHARAT-NG

Correct Answer : HANSA-NG

HANSA-NG 2 seater flying trainer Aircraft, Design & Developed by CSIR-NAL, has successfully completed in-flight engine relight test at DRDO’s Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) facility, Challakere on 17th May, 2022. Flight test was carried out at an altitude of 7000-8000 feet with the speed range of 60 to 70 knots by Wg Cdr K V Prakash and Wg Cdr NDS Reddy, Test Pilots from Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), Indian Air force (IAF).

In-flight engine relight capability of the aircraft was demonstrated with wind milling propeller and starter assisted start. The aircraft handling characteristics & flight parameters were found to be normal during these test flights.

CSIR-NAL mentioned that, the in-flight engine relight test is most critical and important milestone towards certification of the aircraft by DGCA. .

Source : PIB

4 .

Which Navy successfully test-fires naval anti-ship missile in 18th May 2022?

A)

United States Navy

B)

Russian Navy

C)

Indian Navy

D)

Pakistan Navy

Correct Answer : Indian Navy

The Indian Navy on Wednesday(18th May 2022) successfully carried out the maiden test firing of the first indigenously developed naval anti-ship missile from a Seaking helicopter, officials said.

The test was conducted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Odisha's Balasore.

"This firing is a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in niche missile technology and reaffirms the Indian Navy's commitment to indigenisation," said a senior Navy official.

The Indian Navy carried out the test in association with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

On Twitter, the Indian Navy released a brief video of the Seaking 42B helicopter firing the missile..

Source : Deccan Chronicle

5 .

What is the name of the third ship of Project 17A that was launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on May 17, 2022?

A)

INS Rajghir

B)

INS Sahyadri

C)

INS Aravalli

D)

INS Udaygiri

Correct Answer : INS Udaygiri

INS Udaygiri :

The ship 'Udaygiri' is named after a mountain range in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the third ship of Project 17A frigates. These are follow on of the P17 Frigates (Shivalik Class) with improved stealth features, advanced weapons and sensors and platform management systems.

‘Udaygiri’ is the reincarnation of erstwhile ‘Udaygiri’, the Leander Class ASW Frigate, which saw numerous challenging operations in its illustrious service to the country spanning over three decades from 18 Feb 1976 to 24 Aug 2007.

Under the P17A program, a total of seven ships, with 04 at MDL and 03 at GRSE are under construction. Various novel concepts and technologies like Integrated Construction, Mega Block Outsourcing, Project Data Management/ Project Lifecycle Management (PDM/PLM) etc have been adopted for the first time in indigenous Warship Design and Construction in this project.

Source : Live Mint

6 .

Which is the name of the last stealth destroyer that has been launched under 'Project 15B'?

A)

INS Pune

B)

INS Surat

C)

INS Kochi

D)

INS Ahmedabad

Correct Answer : INS Surat

* The ship 'Surat' is the fourth and last of the stealth destroyers under the 'Project 15B' programme.

* The Project 15B class of ships are the next generation stealth guided missile destroyers of the Indian Navy being built at the Mazgaon Docks Ltd, Mumbai.

* ‘Surat’ is the fourth ship of Project 15B Destroyers which heralds a significant makeover of the P15A (Kolkata Class) Destroyers and is named after the commercial capital of the state of Gujarat and also the second largest commercial hub of western India after Mumbai.

Source : Live Mint

7 .

Which company has indigenously built Swathi weapon-locating radars?

A)

BEL

B)

BDL

C)

HAL

D)

BEML Limited

Correct Answer : 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

8 .

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 : 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

9 .

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 : 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

10 .

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

A)

Visakapatnam

B)

Mandvi

C)

Mumbai

D)

Kochi

Correct Answer : 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

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