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| 151. |
India-Thailand's 'Exercise Maitree 2018' concludes in __________. |
| Answer» The Indian and Thailand's armed forces concluded a two-week long platoon level military exercise called 'Exercise Maitree 2018' in Jammu & Kashmir's Srinagar. The exercise was an annual event designed to strengthen the partnership between armies of the two countries. The exercise began on August 6 and comprised of cross-training period, which included familiarization between the two armies to evolve drills and procedures that help in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in varied terrains under the United Nations (UN) mandate. | |
| 152. |
The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, India's next indigenous fighter, is expected to make its first flight by _______. |
| Answer» The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's next indigenous fighter, is expected to make its first flight by 2032.The aircraft will have a low radar cross-section, making it difficult for the enemy to spot it. This is India's only fifth generation aircraft programme. The AMCA will feature geometric stealth and will initially fly with two GE-414 engines. | |
| 153. |
With with Airforce; Indian Air Force (IAF) planned to conduct its joint air exercise to deepen defence and military ties between the two countries? |
| Answer» The first-ever joint air exercise involving the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) commenced at Subang Air Base in Malaysia. India has been eyeing a foothold at the strategically important Subang Air Base. The main aim of the exercise seeks to deepen defence and military ties between the two countries. | |
| 154. |
Which Indian aircraft will be fitted with a marine hydraulic system to boost the air operations of the ship? |
| Answer» For the first time, India's only aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya will be fitted with a marine hydraulic system to boost the air operations of the ship. Hydraulics technology uses fluid pressure to power machines. Technodinamika, a subsidiary of Russia's Rostec State Corporation, will install the system in the Indian Navy ship by May 2019. The GS-1MF hydraulic system is used in helicopters, while GS-3 is used in aircraft. | |
| 155. |
Who launched 'Speedex' Contract for speedy delivery of consignments? |
| Answer» Air Marshal RKS Shera, Air Officer-in-charge Maintenance, IAF formally launched The Stores, Proactive, Efficient and Expeditious Despatch of Extra Size/ Wt Consignment (SPEEDEX) contract. To reduce the time taken for transportation of items and ensure early availability of stores to the field units. The theme of the contract is : 'lift, shift and move' , that on all principles of Military Logistics. According to the contract, movement of operationally urgent stores will be done by air and normal consignments by surface mode. | |
| 156. |
Government approves commercial flying of drones in India from; |
| Answer» The government announced that industries including real estate, power and agriculture will be able to legally fly remotely piloted aircraft or drones in the country for commercial purposes from December 1, when the 'Digital Sky' platform will become operative. The Digital Sky platform will be a first national unmanned traffic management platform that implements 'no permission, no takeoff' for remotely piloted aircraft. Initially, drones will be allowed only along visual line-of-sight during day-time with a maximum altitude of 400 feet. The usage of drones for delivering goods and food items has been restricted. | |
| 157. |
Integrated Defence Staff signed an MoU with which organization aims to set up telemedicine nodes for soldiers in high-altitude areas? |
| Answer» The Integrated Defence Staff of the Defence Ministry and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up satellite-enabled telemedicine nodes to improve emergency medical support to Indian soldiers posted in high-altitude areas, especially Siachen. ISRO will establish 53 more nodes in the first phase over and above the existing 20, in various establishments of the Army, Navy and Air Force across the country. These nodes will enable medical consultation between soldiers deployed at the Siachen glacier and medical echelons in the rear. This joint initiative by ISRO and the Armed Forces Medical Services will transform the reach of telemedicine to soldiers, airmen and sailors in remote and isolated posts. One can say that the communication through these nodes will be a paradigm shift in the delivery of lifesaving health care in adverse terrain and extreme weather conditions till the weather clears up and movement is possible. | |
| 158. |
Which airlines operated India's first biofuel-powered flight from Dehradun to Delhi on its Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft? |
| Answer» SpiceJet would fly India's first biofuel-powered flight from Dehradun to Delhi on its Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft from Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport. It has used a blend of the aviation turbine fuel and biofuel to power the flight. The flight had 20 people, including officials from aviation regulator DGCA and SpiceJet and was around 25 minutes. It would encourage sustainable and alternative fuels for the transportation & aviation sector under National Biofuels Policy. With this test, India will be among the first developing nations to adopt the sustainable alternative jet fuel. | |
| 159. |
India's biggest cyclotron facility 'Cyclone-30' that will produce radioisotopes vital for diagnosis and treatment of cancer became operational at __________. |
| Answer» India's biggest cyclotron facility named Cyclone-30 that will produce radioisotopes vital for diagnosis and treatment of cancer became operational at the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) in Kolkata. Cyclone-30 will become the first and only facility in the country to produce Germanium 68 isotopes, which is used in the diagnosis of breast cancer. At present, many radioisotopes are imported while some are produced in nuclear research reactors such as the Apsara at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), and remaining in cyclotrons facilities run by large private hospitals. | |
| 160. |
Who plans to outsource the production of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLVs) and Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs) to private Industries? |
| Answer» The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will outsource the production of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLVs) and Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs) to private Industries. The Indian Space agency Chairman K Sivan informed that private industries will play a major role in capacity building. The ISRO will launch Gaganyaan, India's first manned mission to outer space in 2020. As per the announcement, the Indian Air Force will identify six persons who can be trained to be astronauts. The assistance of the country's first astronaut Rakesh Sharma and that of foreign space agencies will be sought for the training of astronauts. | |
| 161. |
Which Indian Naval Ship is participating in the multilateral regional maritime engagement exercise "KAKADU 2018"? |
| Answer» The 14th edition of multilateral regional maritime engagement exercise "KAKADU 2018" has started in Darwin, Australia from August 29 and will continue till September 15. It is hosted by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and supported by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Indian Naval Ship 'INS Sahyadri', commanded by Captain Shantanu Jha, is participating in this edition of exercise. Indian Navy's participation is a significant milestone in towards strengthening mutual confidence among regional navies and is expected to further bolster India's contribution in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The exercise KAKADU is held biennially in Darwin and the Northern Australian Exercise Areas (NAXA). | |
| 162. |
India's first standardised Modern Ship design for Ganga a reality was made by; |
| Answer» Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) made public 13 standardised advanced ship designs suitable for large barge haulage on river Ganga (National Waterway-1). The Government is implementing Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) for capacity enhancement of navigation on NW-1 (Varanasi-Haldia stretch) at a cost of Rs 5369.18 crore. Technical assistance and investment support is provided by the World Bank. It will bring in savings of Rs 30-50 lakhs in building of a vessel. It will also eliminate the dependence on foreign ship designs for Inland Water Transport (IWT) and contribute to 'Make in India'. The new designs will help shipyards build vessels of standardised dimensions and capacity, and will lead to reduced fuel costs and lesser logistics costs. | |
| 163. |
Name the Western Naval Command warship that provides the assistance to MV Vela, a Norwegian owned ship in Gulf of Aden. |
| Answer» INS Teg, a warship of the Western Naval Command, provided assistance to MV Vela, a Norwegian owned ship in Gulf of Aden. INS Teg dispatched a specialist team for recovery damaged anchor and cable and assisted the crew of MV Vela. MV Vela and the Combined Task Force expressed their gratitude to the ship and the Indian Navy. | |
| 164. |
This country has launched the joint military exercises with NATO nations. |
| Answer» Ukraine has launched annual joint military exercise named Rapid Trident with the United States and other NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) member countries. The exercise will place in the western Ukrainian village of Starychi. Its main goal is to practice countering armed aggression in conditions of the hybrid war. The exercise is composed of multinational, brigade-level, computer-assisted command post exercise, that is integrated with battalion-level field training exercise and platoon-level situational training exercise. | |
| 165. |
India-Sri Lanka joint exercise begins in Sri Lanka recently, it is named as; |
| Answer» Indian navy ships and aircraft have arrived in Sri Lanka to take part in the joint exercise SLINEX-2018 to be held with Sri Lankan navy at Trincomalee. The exercise which was previously held biannually has been converted to an annual event from this year to enhance cooperation in the maritime domain and to further strengthen mutual trust and interoperability between the two navies. The scope of the week-long exercise has been significantly increased this year with three ships, two maritime patrol aircraft and one helicopter participating from the Indian side. Sri Lanka Air Force personnel would also join in the exercise for the first time. | |
| 166. |
The Indian Air Force successfully carried first-ever mid-air refuelling recently, it is named as; |
| Answer» Indian Air Force for the first time successfully conducted mid-air refuelling of Tejas MK I fighter jet by Indian Air Force's Russian built Il-78 tanker. Dry link up means no fuel was transferred between the 2 aircrafts. The tanker was launched from IAF's base in Agra while LCA Tejas fighter was launched from Gwalior. Nine more tests will be held including the wet tests where the actual transfer of fuel will take place. | |
| 167. |
Which country's navy has won the KAKADU Cup 2018 in Australia during the KAKADU multilateral maritime exercise? |
| Answer» The Indian Navy has won the coveted KAKADU Cup 2018 in Australia while taking part in the KAKADU multilateral maritime exercise. It was held in the coast of Darwin with 3000 personnel from 27 countries. From the Indian side INS Sahyadri took part on the exercise. | |
| 168. |
Name the Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Army Exercise held between the Indian and Kazakhstan Army in Otar region, Kazakhstan. |
| Answer» The Ministry of Defence announced the commencement of the Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Army Exercise 'KAZIND' between the Indian and Kazakhstan Army from 10 to 23 Sep 2018 in Otar region, Kazakhstan. This is the third joint military exercise between the two countries. The second edition was held in India in 2017. | |
| 169. |
Sagarmatha Friendship-2018 military is started between which two countries? |
| Answer» The second edition of the 10-day Nepal-China joint military exercise "Sagarmatha Friendship-2018" will be held at Chengdu, the capital of China's southwestern Sichuan Province, from September 17. The aim of the exercise is to share expertise in disaster management and to fight terrorism, among others. This will reduce Nepal's dependence on India and allow China to get a firmer foothold in the sub-continental drama. This comes at a time when Nepal refuses to participate in the first-ever BIMSTEC military exercise "MILEX-18", which has started in India from September 10. | |
| 170. |
The armies of India and the US decided to hold an annual combat exercise at Chaubatia in Uttarakhand. It is named as; |
| Answer» The armies of India and the US decided to hold an annual combat exercise "Yudh Abhyas" at Chaubatia in Uttarakhand from September 16 to 29, 2018. It aims to enhance inter-operability between the two forces. Around 400 soldiers from each side are expected to participate in the exercise. This happened after the agreement of 'The Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA)' was signed between the two countries. | |
| 171. |
Nomadic Elephant-2018 is a joint exercise between India and __________. |
| Answer» Exercise Nomadic Elephant is an annual, bilateral exercise since 2006 which is designed to strengthen the partnership between Indian Army and Mongolian Armed Forces. The 12 days long Indo-Mongolia joint exercise Nomadic Elephant-2018, commenced at Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia with a brief opening ceremony. The exercise will see them improve their tactical and technical skills in joint counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist operations in the rural and urban scenario under United Nations mandate. | |
| 172. |
In which location did the Airports Authority of India (AAI) plan to build its seaplane and water aerodrome project? |
| Answer» The Airports Authority of India (AAI) cancelled the proposed water aerodrome project at Chilika Lake in Odisha. Environmentalists and Chilika Development Authority (CDA) strictly opposed the project planned by AAI as it would have a negative impact on the ecosystem and the surrounding human population at the world's second largest brackish water lake. The operation of seaplane and water aerodrome at Chilika might cause irreparable damage to the ecosystem and livelihood of people dependent on it. It will jeopardise the habitat of Chilika's as nearly one million avian visitors from the Arctic and Eurasian regions. | |
| 173. |
Name the missile which is successfully tested by the DRDO. |
| Answer» Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the indigenously developed surface-to-surface tactical missile 'Prahaar', from Launch Complex-III, ITR, Balasore, Odisha. Range stations and electro-optical systems tracked the missile throughout its flight. 'Prahar' is a contemporary weapon system capable of carrying multiple types of warheads and neutralizing a wide variety of targets. | |
| 174. |
Which crew has bagged the Tenzing Norgay Award recently? |
| Answer» All-women crew of INSV Tarini has bagged the prestigious Tenzing Norgay National Adventure award for beating the odds in water with their enduring skills and sailing across the world for eight long months. The award is the highest national recognition for outstanding achievements in the field of adventure on land, sea and air. The crew was also bestowed with Nav Sena Medal on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day. | |
| 175. |
Indian Air Force plans to set up a 'strategic base' in __________. |
| Answer» The Indian Air Force (IAF) has proposed to the Andhra government its plans to establish a drone manufacturing facility in Anantapur district, a cyber security centre in Amaravati, and turn Rajahmundry and Vijayawada airports into asset positioning bases. IAF also plans to set up a major helicopter training facility at Donakonda in Prakasam district. IAF currently has a base at Arakkonam near Chennai, while the Navy has INS Dega in Visakhapatnam. | |
| 176. |
DAC approves the procurement of equipment for the Defence Forces valued over __________. |
| Answer» The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman accorded approval for the procurement of equipment for the Defence Forces valued at over Rs 9,100 crores. The DAC approved procurement of two Regiments of Akash Missile Systems under 'Buy (Indian)' category from M/s BDL. The Missile to be procured is an upgraded version of the previously inducted Akash missiles and will include seeker technology, possess 360-degree coverage and will be of compact configuration with reduced signature. | |
| 177. |
MPATGM a man-portable anti-tank guided missile successfully tested by this department in Maharashtra. |
| Answer» The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested a low-weight indigenously developed man-portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) at its Ahmednagar range. It was the second MPATGM test as the DRDO tested the first one on September 15 in Maharashtra. It is expected to replace Second generation French origin anti-tank guided missile Milan and Soviet semi-automatic wire-guided missile Konkur. | |
| 178. |
ISRO, Department of Space and this ministry agreed to set up an Integrated Control Room For Emergency Response. |
| Answer» The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Department of Space signed an MoU for setting up of an state-of-the-art Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER) in Ministry of Home Affairs. ISRO will render its technical expertise for setting up of proposed ICR-ER whereas the project will be executed under overall supervision of MHA. The proposed Control Room is expected to be established in next one-and-a-half year. | |
| 179. |
Who gave an approval the Akash Surface to Air Missile (SAM) systems for the Army? |
| Answer» The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded a procedural approval for the procurement of an improved variant of the indigenously developed Akash Surface to Air Missile (SAM) systems for the Army. The Army has already inducted two regiments of Akash. Akash was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation as part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme. | |
| 180. |
The large-scale air exercises launched by Ukraine and NATO countries is named as; |
| Answer» Ukraine along with United States and other NATO countries launched "Clear Sky 2018" war games, which will run until October 19, in western Ukraine to secure air sovereignty and promote peace and security. 700 troops are participating with NATO countries such as the United States, Britain, the Netherlands, Poland and Romania. US will be represented by F-15C Eagle fighter planes and C-130J Super Hercules. | |
| 181. |
Who has approved procurement of 1,000 engines for fitment in T-72 tanks of the Army? |
| Answer» The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved procurement of 1,000 engines for fitment in T-72 tanks of the Army at an approximate cost of over 2,300 crore rupees. According to the Defence Ministry, the engines will enhance mobility, agility and acceleration of T-72 tanks making them more versatile and effective in the battlefield. Post-transfer of technology, most of these engines will be manufactured by Ordnance Factories Board. The DAC has also approved several amendments to Defence Procurement Procedure 2016, the manual governing the defence procurements. | |
| 182. |
Air-To-Air Astra Missile is successfully testfired by; |
| Answer» The Indian Air Force successfully test fired the indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile Astra from a Su-30 aircraft. The missile, tested at the Kalaikunda Air Force Station, "successfully engaged a manoeuvring target with high precision". In the series of trials held till date, Astra has been launched in the complete Su-30 flight envelope. The flight test assumes significance as it was part of the series of final pre-induction trials. Astra, deemed to be the best in the class weapon system, has undergone more than 20 developmental trials. | |
| 183. |
Who signed a contract with the Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam? |
| Answer» The Navy has signed a contract with the Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam. The contract is for building two diving support vessels (DSVs), which are required for submarine support operations at sea. The DSV enables divers to remain underwater for long hours with their equipment. The Navy undertakes diving operations in the Indian Ocean Region for submarine rescue. | |
| 184. |
Who has appointed a transaction adviser and a legal adviser for procurement projects under the Strategic Partnership (SP) model? |
| Answer» For the first time, the Defence Ministry has appointed a transaction adviser and a legal adviser for procurement projects under the Strategic Partnership (SP) model. SBI Capital Markets has been appointed as the transaction adviser. The first task for the advisers will be to work on the Expression of Interest for the Naval Utility Helicopters. | |
| 185. |
IBSAMAR, is a joint Multi-National Maritime Exercise between the Indian, Brazilian and __________. |
| Answer» The sixth edition of IBSAMAR, a joint Multi-National Maritime Exercise between the Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies, is being held at Simons Town, South Africa. The last edition of IBSAMAR (IBSAMAR V) was conducted off Goa, from 19 - 26 Feb 16. The aim of the exercise is to undertake collective training for participating navies, building interoperability and mutual understanding as well as sharing of best practices. | |
| 186. |
What is the name of the new observation robot that is launched by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)? |
| Answer» Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) probe, Hayabusa2, launched the French-German Mobile Asteroid Surface Scout or MASCOT, a new observation robot towards Ryugu asteroid. MASCOT will pursue its mission to shed light on the origins of the solar system. MASCOT takes data from the surface of an asteroid which is expected to have scientific data. The 10-kg box-shaped MASCOT is loaded with sensors. It can take images at multiple wavelengths, investigate minerals with a microscope, gauge surface temperatures and measure magnetic fields. The battery life of MASCOT is 16 hours and it will transmit the data it collects to the Hayabusa2 before it runs out of battery. Initially, the Hayabusa2 dropped a pair of MINERVA-II micro-rovers on the Ryugu asteroid. After 10 days it launched MASCOT. | |
| 187. |
Sahyog-Hop Tac 2018 is the joint exercise between India and which country? |
| Answer» A joint exercise of 'Sahyog-Hop Tac 2018' commenced off Chennai coast between Vietnam and India. In this bilateral exercise, Vietnam Coast Guard ship CSB 8001 took part in it or the first time. A vessel 'Sagar Manjusha', owned by National Institute of Ocean Technology and vessels from Indian coast guard took part in it as well. This exercise enhances cooperation between the two Coast Guards in areas of maritime safety and security. | |
| 188. |
Sahyog-Hop Tac 2018 is a joint exercise between which two countries? |
| Answer» A joint exercise of 'Sahyog-Hop Tac 2018' commenced off Chennai coast between Vietnam and India. In this bilateral exercise, Vietnam Coast Guard ship CSB 8001 took part in it or the first time. A vessel 'Sagar Manjusha', owned by National Institute of Ocean Technology and vessels from Indian coast guard took part in it as well. This exercise enhance cooperation between the two Coast Guards in areas of maritime safety and security. It is part of an MoU for cooperation was signed between the countries in 2015. | |
| 189. |
India's Strategic Forces Command successfully test-fired Prithvi-II missile from __________. |
| Answer» India's Strategic Forces Command successfully test-fired Prithvi-II missile from a mobile launcher from launch complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur near Balasore in Odisha. Prithvi-II is a surface-to-surface indigenously developed nuclear capable missile. It has a strike range of 350 km. It is 9 metres tall and single-stage liquid-fuelled. It is capable of carrying 500 to 1,000 kg of warheads. It is thrusted by liquid propulsion twin engines. It uses advanced inertial guidance system with manoeuvring trajectory to hit its target. The launch activities were performed by specially-formed Strategic Forces Command of the Army. It was monitored by scientists of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). | |
| 190. |
MedWatch, a mobile health App was launched by; |
| Answer» On the occasion of 86th anniversary, the Indian Air Force has launched an innovative mobile health App named 'MedWatch' in keeping with the Prime Minister's vision of 'Digital India, Ayushman Bharat and Mission Indradhanush'. The app is conceived by the doctors of IAF and developed in-house by Directorate of Information Technology (DIT) with ZERO financial outlay. 'MedWatch' is the first mobile health app in the three Armed Services and was launched by Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa. | |
| 191. |
Name of the Indian Naval Ship which entered into IND-INDO CORPAT on on 11 October 2018. |
| Answer» Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kulish and an Indian Dornier (naval maritime time patrol aircraft) from Andaman and Nicobar command entered Belawan harbour, Indonesia. INS Kulish and Indian Dornier will attend the 32nd edition of 'India - Indonesia coordinated patrol' (IND-INDO CORPAT). IND-INDO CORPAT began on 11 October 2018 and will end on 27 October 2018. | |
| 192. |
How many new battalions of Rapid Action Force (RAF) are sanctioned by Union Government? |
| Answer» Five new battalions of Rapid Action Force (RAF) were sanctioned by the central government in January 2018 and their new bases have been sanctioned now. Key Points: The 5 new Rapid Action Force (RAF) battalions will be based in: Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh Jaipur in Rajasthan Mangalore in Karnataka Hajipur in Bihar Nuh in Haryana. | |
| 193. |
India, Japan and __________ plans for a trilateral joint air exercise. |
| Answer» India, Japan and the U.S. plans for a trilateral joint air exercise. It is a set to elevate the bilateral set to elevate the bilateral 'Cope India' air exercise to a trilateral format. The three countries have already conducted naval war games under the expanded Malabar naval exercise. The trilateral air exercise between India, Japan and the U.S. was proposed by the U.S. The next edition is scheduled to be held in December. The Final Planning Conference will finalise the modalities of the exercise is scheduled for the third week of October in Kalaikunda, West Bengal. | |
| 194. |
DHARMA GUARDIAN-2018 is the joint military exercise between India and this country. |
| Answer» To promote Military cooperation, India and Japan are all set to hold the first-ever joint military exercise 'DHARMA GUARDIAN-2018' involving the Indian Army and Japan Ground Self Defence Force in Mizoram, India. The Indian contingent will be represented by 6/1 GORKHA RIFLES while the Japanese contingent will be represented by 32 Infantry Regiment of the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force. Exercise 'DHARMA GUARDIAN-2018' will be yet another step in deepening strategic ties including closer defence cooperation between the two countries. | |
| 195. |
India's first competition for drones technology is hosted by __________. |
| Answer» The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced India's first competition in the defence sector, the Mehar Baba Prize. The IAF is holding a competition for participants to build a swarm of 50 drones. The IAF will pick up to three winners, each of whom will get Rs. 10 lakh in prize money. The Mehar Baba Prize has been named after Commodore Mehar Singh, DSO MVC, who was often called Mehar Baba. | |
| 196. |
NATO's Trident Juncture 2018 military exercise began in ___________. |
| Answer» NATO's (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Trident Juncture 2018 military exercise began in Norway. This is NATO's biggest military exercise since the Cold War. Trident Juncture 2018, will be held till November 7, 2018. Nearly 50,000 personnel from all 29 NATO allies, partners Finland and Sweden, are taking part. Around 65 vessels, 150 aircraft and 10,000 vehicles are taking part. The drill will be conducted in central and eastern Norway, the North Atlantic and the Baltic Sea. It aims to train the Alliance to mobilise quickly to defend an ally under attack. | |
| 197. |
Druzhba-III is a Joint Military Exercise between Pakistan and __________. |
| Answer» A contingent of the Russian Army arrived in Pakistan to participate in joint training exercise 'Druzhba-III'. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), this will be the third joint military drill between Islamabad and Moscow under the bilateral training cooperation agreement. Russia and Pakistan have been holding the "Friendship" drills since 2016. In October 2016, they held their first-ever joint military exercise in Pakistan. | |
| 198. |
Which country tested the world's largest cargo drone Feihong-98 (FH-98)? |
| Answer» A Chinese company has tested the 'world's largest' cargo drone Feihong-98 (FH-98) which can carry a payload of 1.5 tonnes (1,500kg). The FH-98 has a maximum takeoff weight of 5.25 tonnes (5,250 kg) and maximum range of 1,200 km. Further, it is capable of reaching a flying altitude of 4.5 km and a cruising speed of 180 kmph. | |
| 199. |
Iron Magic 19 is a joint military exercise of which two countries? |
| Answer» United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (US) started a two-week military exercise named"Iron Magic 19" in the Arabian Gulf. Iron Magic 19 will be held till November 1, 2018. It is part of a series of joint military exercises throughout the year between the UAE armed forces and the armed forces of other countries. This exercise aims to enhance cooperation, joint actions and exchange of expertise in military areas. A major part of UAE military hardware, like F-16 fighter jets, Mirage jets and Apache Longbow attack helicopters, are manufactured by companies from the US, Britain and France. | |
| 200. |
The country which will become the world's third largest aviation market around 2024? |
| Answer» India will become the world's third largest aviation market around 2024 surpassing the UK, according to global airlines' body International Air Transport Association (IATA). It projected total air passenger numbers to touch 8.2 billion in 2037. Releasing the latest update to IATA's 20-year Air Passenger Forecast, the grouping also cautioned that growth prospects for air transport and the economic benefits driven by aviation could be curtailed if protectionist measures are implemented by governments. | |