Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which was the first Indian aircraft carrier to be handed over to the Indian Navy in April 2022?

A)

INS Shivalik

B)

INS Vikrant

C)

INS Arihant

D)

INS Talwar

Correct Answer : INS Vikrant

The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) will hand over India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) which will be named 'INS Vikrant' to the Indian Navy next month. This was revealed by CSL Director (Technical) Bejoy Bhasker here on Thursday(28th April 2022) in a press conference held to announce the Shipyard's 50th anniversary.

According to Bejoy, IAC will be out for the final sea trial in the next few weeks.

The battleship was built at a cost of approximately 23,000 crore, propelling India into a restricted group of countries with the capability to develop cutting-edge aircraft carriers.

MiG-29K fighter jets, Kamov-31 helicopters, and MH-60R multi-role helicopters will be used by the warship.

It features almost 2,300 compartments, with specialised quarters for female officers, and is meant for a crew of around 1,700 people.

According to officials, Vikrant has a top speed of roughly 28 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots, with a range of about 7,500 nautical miles.

The IAC is 262 metres long, 62 metres wide, and stands 59 metres tall. It has been under construction since 2009.

Cochin Shipyard Limited constructed the warship.

INS Vikramaditya is India’s only aircraft carrier at the moment.

In light of China’s expanding military presence in the Indian Ocean region, the Indian Navy has been working on greatly enhancing its overall capabilities.

The Indian Navy considers the Indian Ocean to be its backyard, and it is vital to the nation’s strategic interests.

Source : New Indian Express

2 .

Which exercise, Defender Europe 2022 (DE22) and Swift Response 2022 (SR22) began?

A)

OPEC

B)

NATO

C)

OSCE

D)

BRICS

Correct Answer : NATO

* The United States Armed Forces has organised the DEFENDER-Europe 22 exercise to build preparedness and interoperability between Allies and partners of the USA and NATO.

* Poland is one of the DE22 host countries and conduct training in Drawsko Pomorskie, Bemowo Piskie and Zagan.

* Apart from Polish troops, the forces from the USA, France, Sweden, Germany, Denmark and Great Britain will also participate

* The exercises are scheduled from May 01 to May 27, 2022.

Exercise Swift Response is an annual U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercise that takes place this year in Eastern Europe, the Arctic High North, Baltics, and Balkans. The exercise began in Poland and will be held in 8 other countries. The 5th Corps of the US Armed Forces is responsible for the command of the exercises. There will be approximately 18 000 participants from over 20 countries training together in both exercises. The portion of the exercises on Polish soil will see some 7,000 troops and 3,000 pieces of equipment.

Defender Europe 2022 : DEFENDER-Europe 22 demonstrates the United States’ unshakable commitment to NATO and is a prime example of our collective capabilities. It shows that NATO’s allies and partners are stronger together.

Swift Response 2022 : In the Swift Response exercise, the 6th Airborne Brigade will constitute the core of forces conducting an airborne operation. Some 550 Polish soldiers will be deployed to Lithuania and Latvia along with troops from the Czech Republic and the German-Dutch force..

Source : GOV

3 .

Who has take over as Vice Chief of Indian Army from 1st May 2022?

A)

Lieutenant General BS Raju

B)

Lieutenant General Manoj Pande

C)

Lieutenant General Satinder Kumar Saini

D)

Lieutenant General Chandi Prasad Mohanty

Correct Answer : Lieutenant General BS Raju

Lt General B.S. Raju, who is currently the Indian Army's Director General of Military Operations, will take over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on 1st May 2022, it was announced on Friday(29th April 2022).

An alumnus of Sainik School Bijapur and National Defence Academy, he was commissioned in the Jat Regiment on December 15, 1984.

He commanded a battalion during Operation Parakram in the Western Theatre and in Jammu and Kashmir. He also holds the distinction of commanding the Uri brigade along the Line of Control, a Counter Insurgency Force and the Chinar Corps in the Kashmir Valley. He also served as the Commandant, Indian Military Training Team in Bhutan..

Source : Business Standard

4 .

Who has signed the MoU for Red Shield Division 'Manipur Super 50'?

A)

DRDO

B)

Indian Navy

C)

Indian Army

D)

Indian Air Force

Correct Answer : Indian Army

Red Shield Division of "Indian Army" under the aegis of Spear Corps on Saturday(30th April 2022) entered into a tripartite agreement with State Bank of India Foundation (SBIF) and National Integrity and Educational Development Organization (NIEDO) to establish ‘Red Shield Centre for Excellence and Wellness’ in Manipur’s Bishnupur district.

The project ‘Manipur Super 50’ is expected to be fully functional for the first batch of 50 students by the first week of July, 2022.

Manipur Governor La Ganesan who attended the MoU signing ceremony held at the auditorium of Red Shield Division, Leimakhong in Kangpokpi district hoped that the project will transform the lives of students from humble backgrounds.

The Governor said, “No cause is nobler than to bring sunshine in the lives of the children who have not been able to optimize their caliber and talent due to economic conditions as well as lack of access to high quality education facilities.”..

Source : Nagaland Post

5 .

Who begins Main Airframe Fatigue Test of LCA Mk1?

A)

Bharat Electronics(BE)

B)

Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO)

C)

Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO)

D)

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Correct Answer : Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

* The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has started the Main Airframe Fatigue Test (MAFT) of Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1 (LCA Mk1) airframe in Bengaluru.

* This test has been conducted to understand how the aircraft structure performs in real conditions.

* The structure of the aircraft is mounted on a test rig to check for any cracks or damage.

* The MAFT facility has been inaugurated by Arup Chatterjee (Director, Engineering and Research & Development) HAL.

Source : Times Of India

6 .

Which country has allegedly deployed an army of dolphins to protect its naval base?

A)

China

B)

Australia

C)

Russia

D)

North Korea

Correct Answer : Russia

Russia has reportedly deployed an army of dolphins to protect its naval base in the Black Sea. As per the US Naval Institute (USNI), two floating dolphin pens have been placed at the entrance of the Sevastopol harbour, which is Russia's most significant naval based in the Black Sea.

7 .

In Which position is India having largest spender on the military in the world?

A)

2nd Position

B)

3rd Position

C)

4th Position

D)

5th Position

Correct Answer : 3rd Position

* According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India's military expenditure is the third highest in the world behind the US and China.

* Military spending in India is amounting to $76.6 billion in 2021 which grew by 0.9% from 2020.

* Russia has also increased its military expenditure for the third consecutive year.

* "The five largest military spenders in 2021 were the United States, China, India, the United Kingdom and Russia, which together accounted for 62 per cent of world military spending. The USA and China alone accounted for 52 per cent," it mentioned.

Source : Business Standard

8 .

Defence Acquisition Procedure _______ amended to promote Make in India.

A)

2019

B)

2020

C)

2021

D)

2022

Correct Answer : 2020

To promote Make in India initiative in defence the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 has been amended based on the approvals accorded by Defence Acquisition Council (DAC).

Import of defence equipment has to be undertaken with specific approval of DAC/Raksha Mantri.

The defence ministry also cut the waiting time for projects under the iDEX framework.

The timelines in the Make-II procedure will be reduced to 101-109 weeks from 122-180 weeks..

Source : PIB

9 .

Which country was the largest military spender in the world in 2021?

A)

United States

B)

China

C)

Russia

D)

United Kingdom

Correct Answer : United States

The United States was the largest military spender in the world in 2021, followed by China and then India. The US military spending reached USD 801 billion in 2021, which shows a drop of 1.4 percent in comparison to 2020. The United States has increased funding for military research and development by 24 percent and reduced spending on the purchase of arms by 6.4 percent between 2012 and 2021.

10 .

Who has inaugurates DefConnect 2.0 organised by iDEX-DIO?

A)

Pankaj Singh

B)

Amit Shah

C)

Ajit Doval

D)

Rajnath Singh

Correct Answer : Rajnath Singh

* Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the DefConnect 2.0 which is organised by Innovations for Defence Excellence, Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) in New Delhi.

* The event will be attended by a large number of innovators and investors from the country’s leading industries in the defence sector.

* The iDEX was launched by PM Modi in 2018 to provide a unified platform for various stakeholders in the defence and aerospace sectors..

Source : News On Air

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