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| 451. |
Which Indian navy ship reached Port Victoria in Seychelles to provide COVID-19 related medicines under Mission Sagar? |
| Answer» The Indian Naval Ship Kesari reached Port Victoria in Seychelles to provide COVID-19 related medicines under Mission Sagar. The Mission Sagar was launched by the Indian Navy to provide COVID-19 related essential medicines. | |
| 452. |
India has joined as a founding member and launched the GPAI. What is full form of P in GPAI? |
| Answer» India has joined as a founding member and launched the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI or Gee-Pay). Under this move, India has joined along with the league of leading economies including Australia, the US, the UK, European Union (EU), Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Korea, Singapore. | |
| 453. |
Who inaugurated a two-day digital conference on the defence & aerospace manufacturing sector Defence Conclave 2020, Gujarat via video conference on 26 June? |
| Answer» Union Minister of State for Defence Shri Shripad Naik inaugurated a two-day digital conference on the defence & aerospace manufacturing sector Defence Conclave 2020, Gujarat via video conference on 26 June. The conclave is being jointly organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Gujarat and Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers. | |
| 454. |
Researchers from which institute has traced the paleoclimatic history of the Indus River in Ladakh Himalaya? |
| Answer» Researchers from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology institute has traced the paleoclimatic history of the Indus River in Ladakh Himalaya. It was traced with the help of geometric data from overlapping gravels of channel fills. The researchers studied the discharge during periods in which the river experienced an increase in land elevation, due to the deposition of sediment and its incision. | |
| 455. |
Indian Navy has inducted indigenously developed Torpedo Decoy System on 26 June 2020. Who is current Chief of the Naval Staff? |
| Answer» Indian Navy has inducted indigenously developed Torpedo Decoy System on 26 June 2020. The Advanced Torpedo Decoy System Maareech was designed and developed DRDO labs, Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), and Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory. | |
| 456. |
The Central Government has granted special financial powers of how much Rs as emergency funds to armed forces for war preparedness amid ongoing border tensions with China? |
| Answer» The Central Government has granted special financial powers of Rs 500 crore as emergency funds to armed forces for war preparedness amid ongoing border tensions with China. Under this financial aid, the three defence services (Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force) can buy any weapon system or any in inventory upto Rs 500 cr in consultation with the Department of Military Affairs. | |
| 457. |
What is the name of Advanced Torpedo Decoy System that is capable of being fired from all frontline warships, inducted reccently by Indian Navy? |
| Answer» Indian Navy inducted an Advanced Torpedo Decoy System (ATDS) namely 'Maareech' that is capable of being fired from all frontline warships. It is equipped with sonars and towed and expendable decoys, which are capable of detecting, confusing, diverting and decoying the incoming torpedoes. | |
| 458. |
Indian Navy and which country's Navy have conducted a day long Naval Exercise PASSEX for tactical and communications training, towards the Malacca Strait in the Indian Ocean Region? |
| Answer» In order to promote mutual understanding, Indian Navy and Japanese Navy (Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force) have conducted a day long Naval Exercise PASSEX (Passing Exercise) for tactical and communications training, towards the Malacca Strait in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). This was the 15th exercise undertaken by the navies of these two nations in the last three years. | |
| 459. |
Defence Acquisition Council has given its consent for the capital acquisition of various platforms and equipment required by the Indian Armed Forces of how much worth? |
| Answer» Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given its consent for the capital acquisition of various platforms and equipment required by the Indian Armed Forces, Army, Navy and the Air Force, worth Rs 38,900 crore. This decision was taken during the DAC meet held on July 2, 2020 under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister) Rajnath Singh. Notably, these approvals include acquisitions of Rs 31,130 crore from Indian industry signifying Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's clarion call for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' focused on indigenous design and development. | |
| 460. |
The Indian Army is soon going to place emergency orders for cold weather tents for soldiers at the Line of Actual Control. Who is current Chief of the Army Staff? |
| Answer» The Indian Army is soon going to place emergency orders for cold weather tents for soldiers at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). More than 30,000 additional soldiers have been given duty at the LAC in Ladakh Sector to counter the rising Chinese aggression. The need of tents arise as the deployment of soldiers is expected to get prolonged amid the India-China standoff. | |
| 461. |
Who inaugurated the 5th edition of conference on Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Technologies in New Delhi? |
| Answer» Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State (MoS) for Defence inaugurated the 5th edition of conference on Aerospace and Defence (A&D) Manufacturing Technologies in New Delhi through Video Conference. The conference was jointly organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Tamil Nadu Technology Development and Promotion Centre (TNTDPC) and Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM). | |
| 462. |
The Defence Acquisition Council has granted special financial power to the armed forces to make emergency purchases of armed weapons of how much worth? |
| Answer» The Defence Acquisition Council headed by Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence has granted special financial power to the armed forces to make emergency purchases of armed weapons worth upto Rs.300 crores to meet the emerging operational requirement. | |
| 463. |
Malabar naval exercise is between India and which other two countries? |
| Answer» India's Ministry of Defence recently discussed the issue of adding Australia to the trilateral Malabar naval exercise with Japan and the United States in the Bay of Bengal later this year. Malabar exercise started as a naval exercise between India and the U.S. in 1992, and was expanded into a trilateral format with the inclusion of Japan in 2015. | |
| 464. |
What is the name of the indigenously-developed drone which DRDO has provided to the Indian Army? |
| Answer» The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has provided its indigenously-developed drone named Bharat to the Indian Army. The drones will help the army carry out accurate surveillance in high altitude areas and mountainous terrain, especially along the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh. | |
| 465. |
Which anti-tank guided missile has been successfully test-fired by the Indian armed forces? |
| Answer» The Indian armed forces successfully test-fired the helicopter-launched Nag Missile Dhruvastra anti-tank guided missile, erstwhile called Helina, indirect and top attack mode. The flight test trials were done without a helicopter on 15th and 16th July at ITR Balasore, Odisha. | |
| 466. |
Indian Navy has conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with which country? |
| Answer» Indian Navy has conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX), a high-end joint naval exercise with the US Navy in the Indian Ocean. The Passage Exercise has been designed to maximize training and interoperability, including air defense. | |
| 467. |
Who has launched a innovation contest 'Dare to Dream 2.0' for innovators and startups. |
| Answer» Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched its innovation contest 'Dare to Dream 2.0' on 27 July 2020, the 5th death anniversary of former President and noted scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. The scheme has been aimed for emerging technologies to promote the individuals & startups for innovation in defence and aerospace technologies in India. The move is in line with 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi | |
| 468. |
What was the theme of the Air Force Commanders Conference(AFCC)held at the Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi? |
| Answer» Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence inaugurated the Air Force Commanders Conference(AFCC) at the Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi. The conference chaired by Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria was conducted from 22nd July 2020 to 24th July 2020. The theme of the conference was "IAF in the Next Decade". | |
| 469. |
The 1st five of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France landed at which airbase station of Indian Air Force? |
| Answer» Forty-six months after the Euro 7.87 bn (Rs 59,000 crore) Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA), that was signed between India and France in September 2016, the first five of 36 Rafale fighter jets, from France were landed in Ambala in Haryana after covering a distance of nearly 8500 km to join the Indian Air Force (IAF). The five aircraft include two twin seater trainer aircraft and three single seat fighter aircraft. These fighter jets are manufactured with 13 India Specific Enhancements (ISE), by Dassault Aviation, a french company. | |
| 470. |
The India-Indonesia defence ministers dialogue was held at which city? |
| Answer» Defence Minister of India, Shri Rajnath Singh and the Defence Minister General of Indonesia Mr. Prabowo Subianto agree to expand the military ties during the Defence Minister's dialogue held at New Delhi. Objective: To expand the defence industries and military ties between two countries and to expand the technology sharing. | |
| 471. |
Ammunition Factory Khadki, Pune Handed Over 40 mm Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) to Which force? |
| Answer» On August 11, 2020, the first consignment of 40 mm Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) was handed over to Border Security Force (BSF) which is designed and manufactured indigenously by the Ammunition Factory Khadki (AFK) in Pune, Maharashtra on the lines of the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India). | |
| 472. |
What is the name of India's 1st Private Aerospace Company to Test Fire 1st of its Kind Upper Stage Rocket Engine? |
| Answer» Skyroot Aerospace, Indian aerospace startup successfully test fired an upper stage rocket engine "Raman", India's first 100% 3D printed bi-propellant liquid rocket engine injector named after the Nobel laureate Sir CV Raman and became the first private aerospace company in India to test a rocket engine developed in India. | |
| 473. |
When will India formally induct Rafael fighter jets? |
| Answer» Rafael fighter jets will be formally inducted into the Indian Air Force by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 10, 2020 at the Ambala airbase in Haryana. French Defence Minister Florence Partly will be invited for the induction ceremony. | |
| 474. |
When is the last date for submitting expressions of interest to acquire Air India? |
| Answer» The Government has extended the deadline to submit bids for Air India by two months till October 30, 2020 due to disrupted global economic activity in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 475. |
First batch of how many Rafale aircraft formally inducted into IAF? |
| Answer» The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 10 September 2020 at the Air Force Station in Ambala. They have been inducted in the Indian Air Force's 17 Squadron 'Golden Arrows' based in Ambala. The first five Rafale aircraft had arrived from France on 27 July 2020. | |
| 476. |
The defence ministry has cancelled two arms import contracts for the army worth how much USD? |
| Answer» The defence ministry has cancelled two arms import contracts for the army worth over $ 2.5 billion that were in the final stages, preferring to go for the Make in India route. In a special meeting held on Tuesday, chaired by the Defence Secretary, it has been decided that plans to procure close quarter carbines from a UAE based company and a program to import Self Propelled Air Defence systems from South Korea are being scrapped. | |
| 477. |
Which missile featuring indigenous booster successfully flight tested? |
| Answer» 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 from ITR, Balasore in Odisha. It is one more major step in enhancing the indigenous content. The BrahMos Land-Attack Cruise Missile (LACM) was cruising at a top speed of Mach 2.8. | |
| 478. |
Which edition of India-Bangladesh Navy Bilateral Exercise "Bongosagar" took place? |
| Answer» The second edition of Indian Navy (IN) - Bangladesh Navy (BN) Bilateral Exercise Bongosagar commences in Northern Bay of Bengal. Exercise Bongosagar, is aimed at developing inter-operability and joint operational skills through conduct of a wide spectrum of maritime exercises and operations. | |
| 479. |
Where did defence Indian coast guard vessel Kanaklata Barua commissioned? |
| Answer» The Indian Coast Guard Vessel Kanaklata Barua was commissioned at Kolkata. It is the fifth and last in a series of Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. The FPVs are upgraded versions of the inshore patrol vessels with a modified form of the hull and can achieve a speed of 34 knots. Such vessels have also been delivered to Indian Navy by GRSE. | |
| 480. |
Which branch of defense has signed contract worth Rs 409 cr for supply of multi-mode hand grenades to Army? |
| Answer» Defence Ministry on Thursday signed a contract with a Nagpur-based company for supplying 10,00,000 multi-mode hand grenades to the Indian Army at an approximate cost of Rs 409 crore. The grenades will replace the hand grenade design of World War-II vintage which is in use with the Indian Army. | |
| 481. |
Which organisation has successfully flight tested the "Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo"? |
| Answer» The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight tested the "Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo" (SMART) from Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. All the mission objectives including missile flight up to the range and altitude, separation of the nose cone, the release of Torpedo and deployment of Velocity Reduction Mechanism (VRM) have been met perfectly. | |
| 482. |
What is the name of exercise conducted by the Indian Navy along with Indian Coast Guard and all stakeholders involved in Coastal Security from the coast of Kerala? |
| Answer» A two-day Coastal Security Exercise namely 'Sagar Kavach' conducted by the Indian Navy along with Indian Coast Guard and all stakeholders involved in Coastal Security from the coast of Kerala. The exercise was monitored from Joint Operations Centre, Kochi. Sagar Kavach is a half-yearly exercise with an objective to check the Coastal Security mechanism and validate Standard Operating Procedures. The exercise conducted along the coastal areas of Kerala, Karnataka and Lakshadweep assumes significance in the backdrop of the prevailing security situation in the country. | |
| 483. |
Name the medium altitude long endurance drone which was successfully tested by DRDO recently? |
| Answer» The Defence research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday( 9 October) successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Rustom-II medium altitude long endurance drone. The prototype drone achieved eight hours of flying at an altitude of over 16,000 feet at Karnataka's Chitradurga. | |
| 484. |
Indian Army and police of which state conduct joint anti-terror exercise in Pune? |
| Answer» The Indian Army and Maharashtra police organised a joint anti-terror exercise to coordinate their drills and procedures to counter any terrorist attack in Pune, an official said on Tuesday. The joint anti-terror exercise was organised by Agnibaaz Division (41 Artillery Division) of Southern Command of the Indian Army here at Lullanagar on October 9. | |
| 485. |
Which India-Sri Lanka maritime exercise SLINEX-20 has begun? |
| Answer» The 8th edition of the annual Indian Navy (IN) Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-20 starts at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka from 19 to 21 October 2020. The Indian Navy will be represented by the indigenously built ASW corvettes Kamorta and Kiltan. The Sri Lanka Navy will be represented by SLN Ships Sayura (Offshore Patrol Vessel) and Gajabahu (Training Ship). | |
| 486. |
Which India-Sri Lanka maritime exercise SLINEX-20 has started? |
| Answer» The 8th edition of the annual Indian Navy (IN) - Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-20 starts at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka from 19 to 21 October 2020. The Indian Navy will be represented by the indigenously built ASW corvettes Kamorta and Kiltan. The Sri Lanka Navy will be represented by SLN Ships Sayura (Offshore Patrol Vessel) and Gajabahu (Training Ship). | |
| 487. |
Where did Indian Army celebrated 74th Infantry Day? |
| Answer» Every year, October 27 is celebrated as Infantry Day by the Indian Army in Jammu & Kashmir (known by the nickname, Chinar Corps). The Chinar Corps celebrated the 74th Infantry Day on October 27, 2020, to honour the supreme sacrifice of the gallant soldiers in fighting the Pakistani invaders, in Jammu and Kashmir, in 1947. | |
| 488. |
Which country's Naval Ship 'Airavat' reached Port Sudan under 'Mission Sagar-II'? |
| Answer» As a part of Mission Sagar-II, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat has reached Sudan with 100 tonnes of food aid. Under Mission Sagar-II, INS Airavat will deliver food aid to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The government of India has launched this initiative to provide assistance to friendly foreign countries to overcome natural calamities and COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 489. |
Where did the Navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia began the four-day-long phase first of the Malabar naval exercise? |
| Answer» The Navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia began the four-day-long phase first of the Malabar naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal. From the Indian side, destroyer Ranvijay, frigate Shivalik, off-shore patrol vessel Sukanya, fleet support ship Shakti and submarine Sindhuraj will be part of the drill. US Navy Ship USS John S McCain (Guided-missile destroyer), Australian Navy Ship HMAS Ballarat (long-range frigate) and Japan Maritime Self Defence Ship (JMSDF) Ship JS Onami (destroyer) are participating along with Indian Navy units. | |
| 490. |
Where did India conducted major tri-Service exercise? |
| Answer» A special tri-Service combat exercise called "Bull Strike", with Special Forces and amphibious operations, was conducted by the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) over the last three days. | |
| 491. |
Bangladesh and which nation launched joint naval exercise CARAT Bangladesh 2020? |
| Answer» Bangladesh and US navies launched the 'Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2020' to expand relationships and broaden maritime awareness between the two countries. | |
| 492. |
The Navy of which nation launched 5th Scorpene Submarine "Vagir"? |
| Answer» The Indian Navy has launched the fifth Scorpene submarine "Vagir" at Mazagon Dock of south Mumbai. The submarine is capable of taking missions such as anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, mine laying, intelligence gathering and area surveillance. | |
| 493. |
The second phase of Exercise Malabar 2020 has started in Arabian Sea. The exercise is held between which countries? |
| Answer» The second phase of Exercise Malabar 2020 will be conducted in the Northern Arabian Sea from 17 to 20 November 2020. Phase 1 of Exercise Malabar 2020, which was conducted in the Bay of Bengal from 03 to 06 November 2020, this phase will involve coordinated operations of increasing complexity between the navies of Australia, India, Japan and the United States. | |
| 494. |
30th CORPAT exercise is being held between which countries? |
| Answer» The 30th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) concluded in the Andaman Sea close to the strategic Strait of Malacca. | |
| 495. |
DRDO tested heavy weight torpedo, what is name of HWT? |
| Answer» DRDO tested heavy weight torpedo named as Varunastra. The Varunastra is an Indian advanced heavyweight anti-submarine torpedo developed by DRDO. | |
| 496. |
Which Corps of Indian Army has launched a 1971 kilometres cycling expedition in Gujarat and Rajasthan? |
| Answer» Konark Corps of Indian Army has launched a 1971 kilometres cycling expedition in Gujarat and Rajasthan on Victory Celebrations of Indo-Pak War in 1971. | |
| 497. |
Which edition of India-Suriname joint Commission Meeting was held virtually on Dec 2, 2020? |
| Answer» The 7th India-Suriname Joint Commission Meeting was held virtually. | |
| 498. |
Between which countries Passage Exercise is being organized in Eastern Indian ocean region? |
| Answer» The navies of India and Russia began a two-day Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the East Indian Ocean Region (IOR). | |
| 499. |
To strengthen India's corporation 6th India-CLMV conclave 2020 held between which countries? |
| Answer» To strengthen India's corporation 6th India-CLMV conclave 2020 held between Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam Business Conclave. | |
| 500. |
What was the name of Indian Navy 2nd project 17A Frigate, which was recently launched at GRSE Kolkata? |
| Answer» Indian Navy's second Project 17A Frigate 'Himgiri' was launched on December 14, 2020 at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata. | |