Defence Current Affairs: NDA Coaching in Lucknow
Which institution funds and manages iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence)?
[A] Defence Innovation Organization (DIO)
[B] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[C] Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
[D] Indian Institute of Science
Defence Current Affairs Answer: A [Defence Innovation Organization (DIO)]
Notes:
In 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence), as the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) flagship for technological innovation. It is funded and managed by the “Defence Innovation Organization” (DIO), the company created by the defence PSUs HAL and BEL.
iDEX was to encourage start-ups and provide them with a platform for co-development in defence and aerospace technology. iDEX recently signed its 100th contract with a firm called Pacify Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Which company delivered the indigenously developed Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle to the Indian Army?
[A] Tata Advanced System
[B] Bharat Electronics Ltd
[C] Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
[D] DRDO
Defence Current Affairs Answer: A [Tata Advanced System]
Notes:
Tata Advanced Systems successfully delivered the indigenously developed Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle to the Indian Army.
These protected vehicles will boost the combat potential of the protector to the Nation in all-weather and all-terrain conditions and provide protection. It is further said that the induction of this vehicle will enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Army.
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Which shipyard built India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier— Vikrant?
[A] Cochin Shipyard
[B] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
[C] Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
[D] Hindustan Shipyard
Defence Current Affairs Answer: A [Cochin Shipyard]
Notes:
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier— Vikrant was built and delivered to the Indian Navy by Cochin Shipyards Limited (CSL).
CSL, the public sector shipyard, under the Ministry of Shipping, has built the carrier with 76 per cent indigenisation components. Vikrant will be commissioned into the Indian Navy as Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vikrant.
Which state is the venue of the India-Oman joint military drill ‘AL NAJAH’?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Sikkim
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Defence Current Affairs Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Indian Army and Royal Army of Oman have recently started their 13-day joint military exercise in Rajasthan, India.
The 4th edition of the India-Oman joint military drill ‘AL NAJAH’ focuses on Counter Terrorism, Regional Security and Peace Keeping Operations.
Which organisation test-fired indigenously developed laser-guided ATGMs?
[A] HAL
[B] DRDO
[C] BEL
[D] BHEL
Defence Current Affairs Answer: B [DRDO]
Notes:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army test-fired the indigenously developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM).
It was launched from Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun at KK Ranges with the support of the Armoured Corps Centre and School in Maharashtra. The all-indigenous Laser Guided ATGM employs a High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warhead.
Which country hosted the bilateral air exercise named ‘Udarashakti’?
[A] Japan
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Malaysia
[D] UAE
Defence Current Affairs Answer: C [Malaysia]
Notes:
Malaysia is the host of the bilateral air exercise named ‘Udarashakti’. A contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the exercise.
The four-day exercise includes various aerial combat drills between the two Air Forces. The first such bilateral Air Force exercise displaying the frontline Sukhoi-30 combat aircraft was conducted in 2018.7.F/A-18 Super Hornet,
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which was seen in the news, is manufactured by which country?
[A] France
[B] USA
[C] Russia
[D] China
Defence Current Affairs Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
US Aerospace major Boeing manufactures the F/A-18 Super Hornet. Recently the Indian Navy has shortlisted F/A-18 Super Hornet and Rafale M aircraft produced by the French aerospace major Dassault Aviation for procurement.
Boeing has pitched that the Super Hornets are the best platform to address the Indian Navy’s requirement for deck-based jets for aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
Which organisation manufactures Tejas Mark-2 Fighter Jets?
[A] DRDO
[B] BEL
[C] HAL
[D] BDL
Defence Current Affairs Answer: C [HAL]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved Tejas Mark-2 Project. It has sanctioned 6,500 crore rupees for designing and developing of Tejas Mark-2 fighter jet. It is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
The advanced version of the indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) will feature a series of additions to its flight and fight capabilities. Tejas 2.0 will be equipped with more powerful engines and indigenously developed Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.
What is the name of the third stealth frigate built as part of Project 17A, which was recently launched?
[A] Virat
[B] Taragiri
[C] Mahendragiri
[D] Virgiri
Defence Current Affairs Answer: B [Taragiri]
Notes:
Taragiri, the indigenously designed Nilgiri-class stealth guided-missile frigate was recently launched in Mumbai. Taragiri is the third stealth frigate built as part of Project 17A, constructed by Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).
The ship is designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house design organisation, the Bureau of Naval Design. Under which Project 17A a series of guided-missile frigates are being constructed for the Navy.
Which Indian Armed Force conducted the ‘Parvat Prahar’ Exercise?
[A] Indian Air Force
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Navy
[D] Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Defence Current Affairs Answer: B [Indian Army]
Notes:
The Indian Army is conducting a 20-day-long exercise named Parvat Prahar. It is conducted amid the disengagement process between India and China in the Gogra-Hot Springs area on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande reviewed exercise Parvat Prahar. The disengagement process follows the talks between the corps commanders of India and China.