Defence - General Knowledge Questions

A)
MARCOS
B)
Ghatak
C)
Garud
D)
Baaz

Correct Answer :   Garud

The Garud Commando Force is the special forces unit of the Indian Air Force. It was formed in September 2004 and has a current strength of over 1500 personnel. The unit derives its name from Garuda, a divine bird-like creature in Indian history.

A)
Indian Air Force
B)
Sikh Light Infantry
C)
Border Security Forece
D)
National Security Guard

Correct Answer :   National Security Guard

A)
INS Vikramaditya
B)
INS Vishaal
C)
INS Vikrant
D)
INS Virat

Correct Answer :   INS Vikramaditya

The carrier, now christened INS Vikramaditya, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 16 November 2013.

A)
France
B)
Germany
C)
United States of America
D)
Switzerland

Correct Answer :   Switzerland

The Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer is a low-wing tandem-seat training aircraft designed and manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland. The aircraft is capable of all basic training functions including aerobatics, instrument, tactical, and night flying.

A)
China
B)
USA
C)
Japan
D)
Australia

Correct Answer :   USA

India-US joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 20' commences today in Rajasthan. The India-US joint military exercise "Yudh Abhyas 20" commenced today in Mahajan Field Firing Range of Bikaner district in Rajasthan. This is the 16th edition of annual bilateral joint exercise of both the armies.

A)
Dhruva Space
B)
Bellatrix Aerospace
C)
Skyroot Aerospace
D)
Manastu Space

Correct Answer :   Skyroot Aerospace

Skyroot Aerospace has successfully test fired a solid propulsion rocket stage (named Kalam-5). This is the first time in India that a private company has successfully designed, developed and tested a full solid propulsion rocket stage.

A)
Nirbhay
B)
Shaurya
C)
Viraat
D)
BrahMos

Correct Answer :   BrahMos

BrahMos surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile featuring indigenous Booster and Airframe Section along with many other 'Made in India' sub-systems was successfully flight tested for designated range at 1030 hours today on September 30, 2020 from ITR, Balasore in Odisha.

A)
Australia
B)
Japan
C)
France
D)
United States

Correct Answer :   Australia

Royal Australian Air Force :
Exercise Pitch Black is a biennial warfare exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The exercise is normally held in Northern Australia, primarily at RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal.

A)
Reconnaissance aircraft
B)
Light Utility aircraft
C)
Surveillance aircraft
D)
Strategic Airlifter

Correct Answer :   Light Utility aircraft

The light utility aircraft Dornier was recently inducted into the No.41 “Otters” Squadron during a ceremony at the Palam Air Force Station. the Dornier-228 aircraft is a multi-purpose, fuel efficient, rugged, lightweight twin turboprop aircraft with retractable tricycle landing gear.

A)
Akash
B)
Nag
C)
Prithvi
D)
Trishul

Correct Answer :   Trishul