Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which country has successfully test-fired "Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile"?

A)

China

B)

India

C)

Russia

D)

North Korea

Correct Answer : Russia

* Russia has successfully test-fired a Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile from a silo at the Plesetsk state test cosmodrome in northwest Russia's Arkhangelsk region.

* The training warheads have reached a given area at the Kura test ground on the Kamchatka Peninsula and the tasks were completed in full.

* This missile system has the highest tactical and technical characteristics and is able to overcome all modern means of anti-missile defense.

Source : News On Air

2 .

What is the name of the sixth and final submarine in the Scorpene-class under Project 75, which has been launched by Indian Navy recently?

A)

INS Vagir

B)

INS Vagsheer

C)

INS Vela

D)

INS Khanderi

Correct Answer : INS Vagsheer

The sixth Scorpene class submarine, "INS Vagsheer", constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited for the Indian Navy, was launched today(20th April 2022) in Mumbai. INS Vagsheer will now undergo rigorous trials and tests, both in harbour and at sea before it is commissioned into the Navy.

These submarines are being constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Mumbai, under collaboration with Naval Group, France.

The submarine was launched by Defence Secretary "Ajay Kumar". Post-launch, the submarine will undergo a comprehensive and rigorous set of tests and trials for more than a year to ensure that it is fully combat-worthy.

Named after sandfish, a deadly deep water sea predator of the Indian Ocean, the first submarine 'Vagsheer' was commissioned in December 1974. It was decommissioned in April 1997. The new submarine is the latest incarnation of its earlier version, as according to naval parlance a ship never ceases to exist..

Source : Live Mint

3 .

The Indian Army conducted Ex Kripan Shakti in which place recently?

A)

Leh

B)

Siliguri

C)

Mumbai

D)

Chennai

Correct Answer : Siliguri

Exercise KRIPAN SHAKTI, an Integrated Fire Power exercise was recently conducted by The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps at the Teesta Field Firing Ranges (TFFR), near Siliguri, West Bengal. The exercise was led by Lieutenant General Tarun Kumar and General Officer Commanding Trishakti Corps. The aim of the exercise is to showcase the joint manship and synchronisation capabilities of the Indian Army and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to fight in an integrated battle.

Important Points of the exercise :

* The Firing involves the deployment of a range of weapons such as guns, mortars, infantry combat vehicles, helicopters and the deployment of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance platforms to execute the ‘Sensor to Shooter’ concept.

* Almost Precision and Professionalism were shown while executing drills such as Integrated responses by The Indian Army troops and Simulated enemy airborne drills by the CAPFs.

* The most significant drill is the swift action by the Special Heliborne troops and rapid deployment of arty guns and equipment by helicopters was done with high precision.

4 .

Which nation has successfully tested the world's most powerful nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile?

A)

Russia

B)

Japan

C)

North Korea

D)

United States

Correct Answer : Russia

Russia successfully tested Sarmat, a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile that can reportedly strike any target in the world. Russian President Vladimir warned that the weapon, which is capable of carrying nuclear charges will make Russia's enemies "think twice." Russia's Defence Ministry called Sarmat as the most powerful missile with the longest range of destruction of targets in the world, which will significantly increase the combat power of Russia's strategic nuclear forces.

5 .

Which nation has provided Ukraine with fighter planes?

A)

France

B)

Japan

C)

United Kingdom

D)

United States

Correct Answer : United States

Ukraine has received additional aircraft and spare parts from the United States to increase its fleet size amid the conflict with Russia. This was announced by US Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby on April 19, 2022. Ukraine has received additional platforms and parts to be able to increase their aircraft fleet size. They have received additional aircraft and aircraft parts to help them get more aircraft in the air.

6 .

In April 2022, the Indian Air Force used which of its aircraft to successfully undertake live test-firing of a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile?

A)

F-16

B)

MIG-35

C)

Su30 MkI

D)

MiG-29UPG

Correct Answer : Su30 MkI

In demonstrating its operational preparedness, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday(19th April 2022) successfully test-fired a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a Sukhoi fighter jet on the Eastern seaboard. The "live firing" of the missile was carried out in close coordination with the Indian Navy, the IAF said.

The missile hit the target with accuracy and precision, officials said.

"19th April 2022 on the Eastern seaboard, #IAF undertook live firing of #BrahMos missile from a Su30 MkI aircraft. The missile achieved a direct hit on the target, a decommissioned #IndianNavy ship. The mission was undertaken in close coordination with @indiannavy," the IAF said in a tweet.

In 2016, the government had decided to integrate the air-launched variant of the Brahmos into over 40 Sukhoi fighter jets.

Source : Economic Times

7 .

Who has been named as the next Chief of Army Staff to replace General MM Naravane?

A)

Lt. General Dalbir Singh Suhag

B)

Lt. General Karambir Singh

C)

Lt. General Manoj Pande

D)

Lt. General Vijay Kumar Singh

Correct Answer : Lt. General Manoj Pande

Lieutenant General "Manoj Pande" has been appointed as the next Chief of Army Staff. Lt Gen Pande is the incumbent Vice-Chief of the Army. He will take over from General MM Naravane, who is set to retire on April 30, 2022. Lt Gen Manoj Pande is the first-ever officer from the Corps of Engineers to be appointed as Army Chief.

He has served as chief engineer in the UN mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea. He was the Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) from June 2020 to May 2021. Outgoing army chief Gen MM Naravane is seen as the frontrunner for the Chief of Defence Staff’s (CDS) post, that has been vacant since the death of India’s first CDS Gen Bipin Rawat in an air crash last December.

8 .

The Indian Air Force has inked an MoU with which institution to develop solutions for maintaining weapon systems?

A)

IIT Delhi

B)

IIT Madras

C)

IIT Kanpur

D)

IIT kharagpur

Correct Answer : IIT Madras

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras for technology development and finding indigenous solutions towards the sustenance of various weapon systems.

9 .

Which country successfully tests 'Iron Beam' new laser-based air defence system?

A)

Israel

B)

France

C)

North Korea

D)

United States

Correct Answer : Israel

Israel successfully tested a new laser missile-defence system "Iron Beam" which can destroy any airborne object including drones. Iron Beam is the world’s first energy-based weapons system that uses a laser beam to shoot down incoming UAVs, rockets, mortars, long-range missiles, anti-tank missiles etc. The Iron Beam which is developed by the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is using a directed-energy weapon system and can go a long way in providing aerial defence.

How it works Iron Beam :

* Iron Beam works on a fibre laser system to destroy any airborne object.

* Iron Dome defense system has been a great success, with a 90% interception rate against incoming rocket fire.

10 .

Which year was Siachen Glacier captured by the Indian Army

A)

1971

B)

1999

C)

1964

D)

1984

Correct Answer : 1984

The Indian Army had launched 'Operation Meghdoot' to gain control over the Siachen glacier in Kashmir on April 13, 1984. Indian Army is the first and only army in the world to have taken tanks and other heavy military ordnance to such an altitude. Almost 300 Indian troops were deployed on critical peaks and passes of Siachen by April 13 gaining control of the crucial glacier.

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