Defence Current Affairs MCQs

1. Where was Exercise Vayushakti-26 conducted?

  1. Thiruvananthapuram
  2. Leh Air Base
  3. Pokhran Air-to-Ground Range, Jaisalmer
  4. Hindon Air Base
Answer: C) Pokhran Air-to-Ground Range, Jaisalmer

2. Which ministry is responsible for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in India?

  1. Ministry of Defence
  2. Ministry of Home Affairs
  3. Ministry of External Affairs
  4. Ministry of Finance
Answer: B) Ministry of Home Affairs

3. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth about ₹1,950 crore with which company to procure Mountain Radar systems for the Indian Air Force (IAF)?

  1. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
  2. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
  3. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
  4. Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Answer: A) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

4. Where was the 13th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Military Exercise “Khanjar” held in 2026?

  1. Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan
  2. Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh
  3. Misamari, Assam
  4. Jaipur, Rajasthan
Answer: C) Misamari, Assam

5. Agni-III missile is developed by which organization?

  1. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
  2. Defence Research and Development Organisation
  3. Indian Space Research Organisation
  4. Bharat Electronics Limited
Answer: B) Defence Research and Development Organisation

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6. The 7th edition of joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ is conducted between India and which country?

  1. Kazakhstan
  2. Kyrgyzstan
  3. Tajikistan
  4. Uzbekistan
Answer: D) Uzbekistan

7. The primary purpose of TRAWL systems fitted on tanks is to:

  1. Clear minefields and create safe paths
  2. Increase firing range
  3. Improve communication systems
  4. Enhance aerial surveillance
Answer: A) Clear minefields and create safe paths

8. What exercise is conducted after INS Trikand departed from Mombasa?

  1. Malabar Exercise
  2. Varuna Exercise
  3. Passage Exercise (PASSEX)
  4. Indra Exercise
Answer: C) Passage Exercise (PASSEX)

9. What is the name of the second ASW Shallow Water Craft delivered to the Indian Navy?

  1. INS Mahe
  2. INS Malwan
  3. INS Kavaratti
  4. INS Kolkata
Answer: B) INS Malwan

10. Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 is led by which country?

  1. India
  2. Japan
  3. United States
  4. Australia
Answer: C) United States

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