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| 601. |
As per UK's high court, the government does not have the power to invoke an article of European Union treaty. Which article was highlighted by the court? |
| A. | Article 20 |
| B. | Article 36 |
| C. | Article 50 |
| D. | Article 125 |
| Answer» D. Article 125 | |
| 602. |
Name the joint military exercise that will be held between India and Bangladesh at Tangail, Dhaka from 5 to 18 November 2016. |
| A. | MITRA SAKTI |
| B. | DOSTI |
| C. | SURYA KIRAN |
| D. | SAMPRITI |
| Answer» E. | |
| 603. |
Who was appointed as the Prime Minister of South Korea recently? |
| A. | Yim Jong-yong |
| B. | Jung Youn-kuk |
| C. | Kim Byong-joon |
| D. | Choi Soon-sil |
| Answer» D. Choi Soon-sil | |
| 604. |
As per a recent ruling of Supreme Court, false declaration of what information could lead to annulment of a candidate's election. |
| A. | Financial assets |
| B. | Educational Qualification |
| C. | Family Background |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Family Background | |
| 605. |
Indo-Nepal joint military exercise Surya Kiran recently commenced at Saljhandi in Nepal. It is which edition of the exercise? |
| A. | 9th |
| B. | 10th |
| C. | 11th |
| D. | 8th |
| Answer» C. 11th | |
| 606. |
Rafale fighter aircraft has been formally inducted into the Indian Air Force at which Air Force Station? |
| A. | Hindon |
| B. | Sarsawa |
| C. | Ambala |
| D. | Amritsar |
| E. | None of the above / More than one of the above |
| Answer» D. Amritsar | |
| 607. |
In December 2020, a sub-machine gun designed by the DRDO has successfully undergone the defence ministry's user trials. Its rate of fire is more than how many rounds per minute? |
| A. | 400 |
| B. | 500 |
| C. | 600 |
| D. | 700 |
| E. | 800 |
| Answer» E. 800 | |
| 608. |
As per the Union Minister of State for Defence, Subhash Bhamre, ________ will be the site of the country's second defence innovation hub. |
| A. | Coimbatore |
| B. | Nashik |
| C. | Pune |
| D. | Mumbai |
| E. | Kurnool |
| Answer» C. Pune | |
| 609. |
By which year will all S-400 air defence missile systems be delivered by Russia to India? |
| A. | 2021 |
| B. | 2023 |
| C. | 2025 |
| D. | 2027 |
| E. | 2029 |
| Answer» D. 2027 | |
| 610. |
All proposals for acquisition of weapon systems involving capital expenditure of more than 1,000 crore require the approval of the: |
| A. | Defence Minsiter |
| B. | Prime Minsiter |
| C. | Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs |
| D. | Cabinet Committee on Security |
| Answer» E. | |
| 611. |
In April 2021, Defence Ministry has resolved a major pay anomaly related to Direct Recruit Entry Pay, affecting the emoluments of recruits who joined the Services prior to which year? |
| A. | 2000 |
| B. | 2002 |
| C. | 2004 |
| D. | 2006 |
| E. | 2008 |
| Answer» E. 2008 | |
| 612. |
In March 2021, which of the following announced the rollout of HANSA-NG? |
| A. | National Aerospace Laboratories |
| B. | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research |
| C. | Shriram Institute for Industrial Research |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 |
| E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. All 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 613. |
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will fly a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet on October 8 from a French airbase in ________. |
| A. | Lyon |
| B. | Paris |
| C. | Bordeaux |
| D. | Dijon |
| E. | Cannes |
| Answer» C. Bordeaux | |
| 614. |
In April 2021, India formally handed over a ₹100-crore patrol vessel 'PS Zoroaster' to which country? |
| A. | Mauritius |
| B. | Maldives |
| C. | Seychelles |
| D. | Fiji |
| E. | Samoa |
| Answer» D. Fiji | |
| 615. |
DRDO successfully flight tested the ________ indigenously developed ‘Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR)’ propulsion based missile system from Chandipur, Odisha on 8 February 2019. |
| A. | First |
| B. | Second |
| C. | Third |
| D. | Fourth |
| E. | Fifth |
| Answer» C. Third | |
| 616. |
2 BrahMos surface to surface missiles were fired by Indian Air Force in ________. |
| A. | Andaman and Nicobar |
| B. | Jaisalmer |
| C. | Pondicherry |
| D. | Chennai |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Jaisalmer | |
| 617. |
Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (INOS):1. Inaugural INOS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region,Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 618. |
As per the Boeing India, the final 5 of how many Apache attack helicopters have been handed over to the Indian Air Force in July 2020? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 24 |
| D. | 26 |
| E. | 28 |
| Answer» C. 24 | |
| 619. |
On 22 November, 2017 the Indian Air Force successfully test fired an air-launched BrahMos from a ________ fighter aircraft. |
| A. | Mirage-2000 |
| B. | Sukhoi Su-30 MKI |
| C. | Mig-29 |
| D. | HAL Tejas |
| Answer» C. Mig-29 | |
| 620. |
In January 2020, the contract for how many HAL-manufactured LCA Tejas Mark 1 A advanced fighter jets are in the final stages? |
| A. | 77 |
| B. | 83 |
| C. | 89 |
| D. | 91 |
| E. | 95 |
| Answer» C. 89 | |
| 621. |
Nomadic Elephant’ is a joint military exercise between India and |
| A. | China |
| B. | Mongolia |
| C. | Vietnam |
| D. | Bhutan |
| Answer» C. Vietnam | |
| 622. |
Landing Craft Utility Ship 'INLCU L57' was commissioned into Indian Navy in Port Blair in May 2020. The ship is capable of carrying how many troops? |
| A. | 140 |
| B. | 160 |
| C. | 180 |
| D. | 200 |
| E. | 220 |
| Answer» C. 180 | |
| 623. |
Confinement of any enrolled member of the Force within the Force or a detachment of the Force or a post quarter guard, building or tent under charge of a guard is called |
| A. | Open Arrest |
| B. | Closed Arrest |
| C. | Arrest |
| D. | Detension |
| Answer» C. Arrest | |
| 624. |
In November 2020, which of the following has handed over its heavy weight Torpedo, Varunastra, to the Indian Navy? |
| A. | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited |
| B. | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| C. | Mishra Dhatu Nigam |
| D. | Bharat Electronics |
| E. | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
| Answer» C. Mishra Dhatu Nigam | |
| 625. |
In January 2020, Indian Navy launched Operation _______ to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in Madagascar. |
| A. | Pineapple |
| B. | Vanilla |
| C. | Strawberry |
| D. | Shanti |
| Answer» C. Strawberry | |
| 626. |
In December 2013, TTEX-2013 (Trilateral Tabletop Maritime Security Exercises) was conducted between: |
| A. | India, Maldives and Bangladesh |
| B. | India, Sri Lanka and China |
| C. | India, Sri Lanka and Maldives |
| D. | Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh |
| Answer» D. Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh | |
| 627. |
Name the operation which led to the capture and death of Osama Bin Laden? |
| A. | Operation Neptune Spear |
| B. | Operation Urgent Fury |
| C. | Operation Acid Gambit |
| D. | Operation Evening Light |
| Answer» B. Operation Urgent Fury | |
| 628. |
In May 2020, the Ministry of Defence has approved procurement of how many defence items only from local suppliers to boost Make in India? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 24 |
| D. | 26 |
| E. | 28 |
| Answer» E. 28 | |
| 629. |
A special tri-Service combat exercise called “Bull Strike” was conducted by which of the following commands in November 2020? |
| A. | Andaman and Nicobar Command |
| B. | South Western Command |
| C. | Northern Command |
| D. | Southern Command |
| E. | Central Command |
| Answer» B. South Western Command | |
| 630. |
Desert Eagle is the bilateral exercise between Indian Air Force and _____ Air Force. |
| A. | U.S.A (United States of America) |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | U.A.E (United Arab Emirates) |
| D. | China |
| Answer» D. China | |
| 631. |
A maiden contingent of how many CRPF women personnel was inducted into its specialized jungle warfare commando force CoBRA? |
| A. | 23 |
| B. | 27 |
| C. | 34 |
| D. | 40 |
| E. | 45 |
| Answer» D. 40 | |
| 632. |
Indian Navy recently launched the fourth Stealth Scorpene‐Class Submarine. It was named as:‐ |
| A. | INS Vali |
| B. | INS Karanji |
| C. | INS Vela |
| D. | INS Kalvari |
| Answer» D. INS Kalvari | |
| 633. |
In Feburary 2018, US government approved sale of AH-64 E apache attack helicoptors to India. Identify the correct statements relating this approval:A) Total estimated cost is $ 930 million and the prime contractors for the support sale include Lockheed Martin, Longbow, Boeing etc.B) It also includes simulators, communication equipment and has night fighting feature.C) The estimated cost is $ 830 million and the prime contractors are Agustawestland and Aerospatiate.D) It will strengthen India's ability to defend its homeland and deter regional threats.Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | (A), (B), (D) only |
| B. | (C), (D) only |
| C. | (B), (C), (D) only |
| D. | (A), (B) only |
| Answer» B. (C), (D) only | |
| 634. |
In March 2021, the Indian Army formally closed down military farms. The 1st military farm was raised in which year at Allahabad? |
| A. | 1885 |
| B. | 1887 |
| C. | 1889 |
| D. | 1891 |
| E. | 1893 |
| Answer» D. 1891 | |
| 635. |
India's defence exports have grown ________ times in the last two years, reaching a value of two billion dollars. |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 9 |
| E. | 11 |
| Answer» D. 9 | |
| 636. |
________ has commissioned the 'Hyper Spectral Imagery Programme' for the first time in the country. |
| A. | Indian Navy |
| B. | Indian Air Force |
| C. | Indian Army |
| D. | Indian Coast Guard |
| E. | Central Reserve Police Force |
| Answer» C. Indian Army | |
| 637. |
India's first self-made fighter jet is ________. |
| A. | LCA Tejas |
| B. | MiG-21 |
| C. | Dassault Rafale |
| D. | Dassault Mirage 2000 |
| Answer» B. MiG-21 | |
| 638. |
In an effort to further expand defence cooperation, with which counry has India renewed the Defence Equipment Memorandum between the two countries? |
| A. | USA |
| B. | UK |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Russia |
| E. | Israel |
| Answer» C. Japan | |
| 639. |
How many Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30-MKI fighters will take off for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in March 2021 to participate in the multinational exercise 'Desert Flag'? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 7 |
| E. | 8 |
| Answer» D. 7 | |
| 640. |
India signed a $500 million deal with which country in November 2018 to locally manufacture two stealth frigates? |
| A. | The United States of America |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | Israel |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» C. Israel | |
| 641. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as the Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Lucknow's Defence Expo 2020 was Asia's biggest Expo of defence products.Reason (R): The Expo was organised to portrait India as an emerging defence manufacturing hub.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 642. |
In Oct 2020, which of the following offshore patrol vessels of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was formally unveiled at Kattupalli? |
| A. | Vigraha |
| B. | Saryu |
| C. | Sunayna |
| D. | Sharada |
| E. | Sumedha |
| Answer» B. Saryu | |
| 643. |
________ squadrons of the Indian Air Force, which played a key role in the Balakot air strike, were decorated with citations at the Hindon base on the 87th IAF Day. |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» B. 3 | |
| 644. |
DRDO successfully test fired ________ indigenously developed Quick Reach Surface-to-Air missiles, QRSAMs, from ITR Chandipur, off the Odisha Coast on 26 February 2019. |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» B. 3 | |
| 645. |
Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is : |
| A. | A central paramilitary Force |
| B. | A force maintained by the state of Jammu and Kashmir |
| C. | A regiment of the Indian Army |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 646. |
Central Industrial Security Force (C. I. S. F) was established in |
| A. | 1959 |
| B. | 1969 |
| C. | 1970 |
| D. | 1960 |
| Answer» C. 1970 | |
| 647. |
Indian Air Force relieved its last MiG-27 squadron in which city of Rajasthan, on 27 December 2019? |
| A. | Jodhpur |
| B. | Bikaner |
| C. | Jaisalmer |
| D. | Jaipur |
| Answer» B. Bikaner | |
| 648. |
A large-scale joint military exercise 'Excercise Kavach' will be conducted in the last week of January 2021, under the aegis of which of the following commands? |
| A. | Eastern Command |
| B. | Central Command |
| C. | Andaman and Nicobar Command |
| D. | Northern Command |
| E. | South-Western Command |
| Answer» D. Northern Command | |
| 649. |
As part of Indian Navy's Overseas Deployment to Africa, Europe and Russia, INS ________ arrived at St Denis, Reunion Island, France in October 2019 for a 3-day visit. |
| A. | Talwar |
| B. | Rajput |
| C. | Trikand |
| D. | Tarkash |
| E. | Viraat |
| Answer» E. Viraat | |
| 650. |
A major Naval project of ‘Extension of Jetty’ at the Naval Wharf was inaugurated by Vice Admiral SR Sarma in March 2021. What is the length of jetty? |
| A. | 190-meter |
| B. | 200-meter |
| C. | 230-meter |
| D. | 270-meter |
| E. | 310-meter |
| Answer» D. 270-meter | |