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Defence - General Knowledge Questions
1 .
What is the name of the anti-tank guided Nag missile, test fired by the Defence Research and Development Organisation?
A)
Dhruvastra
B)
Mareech
C)
Hope
D)
Abhimanyu

Correct Answer :   Dhruvastra

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted its flight trials of the anti-tank guided Nag Missile (HELINA). The Missile is called now as ‘Dhruvastra’. DRDO conducted the trials at Interim Test Range, Balasore, Odisha, without helicopter. The land version of this missile is available for integration with the Nag missile carrier (NAMICA). After trials, this can be fired from ‘Dhruv’ and ‘Rudra’ helicopters.

2 .
The first batch of Rafael Fighter Jets are to be inducted into which squadron of IAF?
A)
Squadron 52 – Dragons
B)
Squadron 4 – Tigers
C)
Squadron 6 – Cobras
D)
Squadron 17 – Golden Arrows

Correct Answer :   Squadron 17 – Golden Arrows

The formal ceremony to induct 5 Rafale fighter aircrafts to Indian Air Force is scheduled to be held at Ambala airbase in Haryana on September 10.
The aircrafts are to be inducted into the No.17 Squadron of IAF also known as “Golden Arrows”. French Defence Minister Florence Parly is expected to take part in the induction ceremony.

3 .
With reference to Defence, what is ‘ASMI’, that was seen in the news recently?
A)
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
B)
Machine Pistol
C)
Artillery Gun
D)
Anti-tank Guided Missile

Correct Answer :   Machine Pistol

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently developed the country’s first indigenous machine pistol.
Named ‘ASMI’, the pistol has been developed by the DRDO along with the help of Indian Army. It is set to replace the 9mm pistols which are currently used in the Defence forces.

4 .
Which organisation delivered the 100th K9 Vajra tracked self-propelled howitzer to the Indian Army?
A)
DRDO
B)
L&T
C)
OFB
D)
HAL

Correct Answer :   L&T

Army Chief Gen Manoj Naravane has flagged off the 100th K9 Vajra tracked self-propelled howitzer built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at its armoured system complex at Hazira in Gujarat.

5 .
“Exercise Khanjar”, which was making news recently, is a military exercise between India and which country?
A)
Bangladesh
B)
Sri Lanka
C)
Kyrgyzstan
D)
Japan

Correct Answer :   Kyrgyzstan

Special forces of India and Kyrgyzstan began a two-week military exercise in Bishkek. The eighth edition of special forces exercise, ‘Khanjar’ was inaugurated with a focus on counter-terror drills.
Initiated in 2011, this is the eighth edition of special forces exercise. This year, the focus is on high-altitude warfare. In 2015, India and Kyrgyzstan signed an agreement on bolstering defence cooperation.

6 .
The joint military exercise Mustafa Kemal Ataturk 2021, has held between which countries?
A)
Turkey and Azerbaijan
B)
Germany and Turkmenistan
C)
Italy and Kyrgyzstan
D)
Russia and Kazakhstan

Correct Answer :   Turkey and Azerbaijan

The joint military exercise between Turkey and Azerbaijan named "Mustafa Kemal Ataturk - 2021" began in Baku.

7 .
Indian Navy has commenced Passage Exercise (PASSEX) along with which country?
A)
Sri Lanka
B)
Japan
C)
United Kingdom
D)
United States

Correct Answer :   United States

Indian Navy has commenced Passage Exercise (PASSEX) along with the United States Navy near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean. The training exercise involved a total of eight Indian and US warships, including the flagship USS Nimitz, USS Princeton, USS Sterett and USS Ralph Johnson. India was represented by INS Rana, INS Sahyadri, INS Shivalik and INS Kamorta.

8 .
Which country plays host to the military exercise ‘Kavkaz 2020’, that was seen in news recently?
A)
Russia
B)
China
C)
France
D)
Kazakhstan

Correct Answer :   Russia

Russia is to host a multilateral tri-services military exercise named ‘Kavkaz 2020’ from September 15 to September 27.

Recently, Ministry of Defence of India announced that India is not sending its contingent to the exercise due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and its resultant difficulties. China, Members of SCO, Turkey and Iran will be participating in the exercise.

9 .
‘Sea Vigil-21’ is a Defence Exercise undertaken by which country?
A)
China
B)
India
C)
United Kingdom
D)
Sri Lanka

Correct Answer :   India

The Indian Navy is undertaking a two-day military exercise, also claimed to be India’s largest coastal defence drill.
The exercise is to cover India’s coastline spanning over 7500 kilometers, involving 13 coastal States and Union Territories. The second edition of the exercise aims to enhance maritime security and surveillance.

10 .
The Indian Navy received three Mk-III Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) from which company?
A)
Boeing
B)
BEL
C)
HAL
D)
DRDO

Correct Answer :   HAL

State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) delivered three Mk-III Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) to the Indian Navy.
The indigenous naval version of the helicopters is customised for coastal security, to detect intrusions on Indian waters. These three helicopters are among the 16 Mk-III helicopters ordered from the HAL.