Latest Defence General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Prithvi-II, that was test-fired by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), belongs to which category of equipment?

A)

Surface-to-surface missile

B)

Intercontinental ballistic missile

C)

Anti-tank guided missile

D)

Anti-ship missile

Correct Answer : Surface-to-surface missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently test-fired Prithvi-II, the surface-to-surface missile.

This exercise has been undertaken as a part of User trial by the Indian Army, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur base in Odisha. The missile was randomly chosen from the production stock by the Army and was monitored by DRDO Scientists.

2 .

What is the name of the nuclear capable hypersonic missile that was test-fired from Odisha test range?

A)

Tejas

B)

Veer

C)

Shaurya

D)

Agni VII

Correct Answer : Shaurya

India has successfully test fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable hypersonic missile ‘Shaurya’.

The surface-to-surface tactical missile, with a strike range of around 1,000 km, has been test fired from a test range in Odisha. ‘Shaurya’ is the land variant of India’s K-15 missile and is capable of carrying payloads of 200 kg to 1000 kg.

3 .

What is AMPHEX – 21, that was seen in the news recently?

A)

Tri service joint exercise of India

B)

Communication satellite

C)

NASA’s moon rover

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Tri service joint exercise of India

AMPEX 21 is India’s tri-service joint amphibious exercise which was conducted in the Andaman & Nicobar group of islands. It involved the participation of Naval vessels, Army’s amphibious troops and flying machines of the Air force.

The aim of conducting this exercise is to validate the security force’s capabilities to safeguard the territorial integrity and enhance interoperability among the three forces.

4 .

Which organisation has manufactured the Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III inducted into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) recently?

A)

BEL

B)

HAL

C)

OFB

D)

DRDO

Correct Answer : HAL

State-run aerospace organisation Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) manufactured three Advanced Light Helicopters, which were inducted into the Indian Coast Guard.

These helicopters, which are part of ALH Mk-III programme, will be positioned in Bhubaneswar, Porbandar, Chennai and Kochi. The ALHs will be part of different Coast Guard Aviation Squadrons.

5 .

Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff. He will succeed whom to take over the charge from July 2021?

A)

Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria

B)

Arjan Singh

C)

Karambir Singh

D)

Harjit Singh Arora

Correct Answer : Harjit Singh Arora

Vivek Ram Chaudhari will replace incumbent Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora who will superannuate on June 30, 2021.

6 .

India signed ‘Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA)’ with which country?

A)

Japan

B)

Brazil

C)

France

D)

Germany

Correct Answer : Japan

India and Japan have recently signed a key agreement for Reciprocal provision of supplies and services between their Defence forces. Called as the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), it facilitates smooth provision of supplies and services between Japan’s Self-Defense Forces and India’s armed forces. This agreement is expected to promote military cooperation and regional security.

7 .

The Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) – 2020 was prepared under the Chairmanship of which personality?

A)

Rajnath Singh

B)

Ajit Doval

C)

Apurva Chandra

D)

Rajiv Kumar

Correct Answer : Apurva Chandra

The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has recently launched the final form of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) – 2020.

The Defence Ministry had earlier approved the constitution of the Main Review Committee headed by the Director General (Acquisition) Apurva Chandra. The Committee was entrusted with the work of preparing the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP).

8 .

What type of body is the ‘Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM)’, which was making news recently?

A)

Autonomous Body

B)

Statutory Body

C)

Public Company

D)

Not-for-Profit Association

Correct Answer : Not-for-Profit Association

‘Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM)’ is a Not-for-Profit Association, which aims to facilitate the indigenous production in Indian Defence industry.

Recently, an MoU between the Indian Army & Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) was signed to boost use of indigenous spare parts. This took place on the occasion of the 25 years of partnership of the Indian Army with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

9 .

MH-60 Romeo helicopters are procured by Indian Navy from which country?

A)

Russia

B)

USA

C)

Iran

D)

Israel

Correct Answer : USA

The Indian Navy would receive MH-60 Romeo helicopters from the United States of America. India had earlier in 2020, signed a Rs.16,000 crore deal with the USA to procure 24 numbers of MH-60 Romeo helicopters.

The first batch of 3 helicopters would be handed over to India by the USA in July 2021. A batch of Indian pilots have reached the US to be trained to operate the chopper.

10 .

The Defence Ministry has signed a contract with which company for the construction of two Pollution Control Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard?

A)

CONCOR

B)

Goa Shipyard Limited

C)

Maregaon Shipyard Limited

D)

Cochin Shipyard Limited

Correct Answer : Goa Shipyard Limited

The Defence Ministry has signed a contract with Goa Shipyard Ltd for the construction of two Pollution Control Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard.

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