Q.1 Which country recently conducted the 'Malabar 2025' naval exercise along with India, Japan, and the USA?
Australia
France
Russia
United Kingdom
Explanation - The 'Malabar' exercise is a multilateral naval exercise involving India, the USA, Japan, and Australia to enhance maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Correct answer is: Australia
Q.2 The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is chaired by which authority in India?
Defence Secretary
Prime Minister
Chief of Defence Staff
Defence Minister
Explanation - The DAC is chaired by the Defence Minister and is responsible for approving procurement proposals for the armed forces.
Correct answer is: Defence Minister
Q.3 INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, was commissioned in which year?
2019
2020
2022
2023
Explanation - INS Vikrant was commissioned into the Indian Navy in September 2022, marking a major step in India's self-reliance in defence production.
Correct answer is: 2022
Q.4 Which organization is responsible for India's nuclear deterrence program?
DRDO
ISRO
Strategic Forces Command
BSF
Explanation - The Strategic Forces Command manages India's nuclear arsenal and is part of the Nuclear Command Authority.
Correct answer is: Strategic Forces Command
Q.5 The Agni-P missile recently tested by India belongs to which category?
Air-to-Air Missile
Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile
Cruise Missile
Explanation - Agni-P is a new generation surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed by DRDO.
Correct answer is: Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile
Q.6 Which paramilitary force of India is primarily responsible for guarding the India-Pakistan border?
BSF
ITBP
CRPF
SSB
Explanation - The Border Security Force (BSF) is responsible for guarding the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders.
Correct answer is: BSF
Q.7 Project 75 of the Indian Navy is related to which type of defence equipment?
Fighter Aircraft
Submarines
Warships
Missile Defence Systems
Explanation - Project 75 focuses on building advanced conventional submarines for the Indian Navy, like the Kalvari-class submarines.
Correct answer is: Submarines
Q.8 The Theatre Commands proposal in India aims to achieve which objective?
Increase the size of armed forces
Integrate tri-services operations
Enhance paramilitary strength
Focus only on cyber security
Explanation - Theatre Commands aim to integrate the Army, Navy, and Air Force for unified operations and better coordination.
Correct answer is: Integrate tri-services operations
Q.9 The S-400 Triumf air defence system was procured by India from which country?
Israel
Russia
USA
France
Explanation - India procured the S-400 system from Russia to strengthen its air defence capabilities against aerial threats.
Correct answer is: Russia
Q.10 Which Indian organization develops and tests missiles like Agni and Prithvi?
BHEL
HAL
DRDO
ISRO
Explanation - The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is responsible for developing missiles under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program.
Correct answer is: DRDO
Q.11 Exercise 'Varuna' is a bilateral naval exercise between India and which country?
Japan
USA
Australia
France
Explanation - Exercise 'Varuna' is conducted between the Indian Navy and the French Navy to enhance maritime cooperation.
Correct answer is: France
Q.12 Which missile system is developed under the 'Akash-NG' project?
Anti-Tank Missile
Surface-to-Air Missile
Ballistic Missile
Cruise Missile
Explanation - The Akash-NG is an advanced version of the Akash missile, designed as a medium-range surface-to-air missile system.
Correct answer is: Surface-to-Air Missile
Q.13 Which defence sector initiative promotes 'Make in India' and indigenous production?
Make-II
Strategic Forces Command
Project Trinetra
Defence Expo
Explanation - The Make-II initiative encourages private sector participation in defence manufacturing under the Make in India framework.
Correct answer is: Make-II
Q.14 The 'Blue Water Navy' term signifies a navy capable of:
Coastal Defence only
High Seas Operations globally
River-based Operations
Limited regional presence
Explanation - A Blue Water Navy can operate globally, across deep oceans, far from its home country.
Correct answer is: High Seas Operations globally
Q.15 Which is the first private sector company in India to deliver artillery guns to the Indian Army?
Mahindra Defence
Tata Advanced Systems
Bharat Forge
L&T Defence
Explanation - Bharat Forge became the first private company to supply artillery guns, marking a milestone in private sector defence production.
Correct answer is: Bharat Forge
Q.16 The Defence Cyber Agency of India was established for:
Border Surveillance
Cyber Warfare Operations
Satellite Communications
Missile Testing
Explanation - The Defence Cyber Agency handles cybersecurity and cyber warfare operations for the Indian Armed Forces.
Correct answer is: Cyber Warfare Operations
Q.17 Which Indian state houses the country's only tri-service command?
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Goa
Explanation - The Andaman and Nicobar Command is India's only tri-service command integrating the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Correct answer is: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Q.18 The Defence Space Agency (DSA) of India was set up to:
Launch Commercial Satellites
Manage Space-based Defence Assets
Handle Civil Aviation
Monitor Air Pollution
Explanation - The DSA manages India's military assets in space and coordinates space warfare strategies.
Correct answer is: Manage Space-based Defence Assets
Q.19 Which missile is known as India's first indigenously developed cruise missile?
BrahMos
Prithvi
Nirbhay
Agni-V
Explanation - Nirbhay is India's first indigenously developed long-range subsonic cruise missile.
Correct answer is: Nirbhay
Q.20 Exercise 'Garuda Shakti' is held between India and which country?
Indonesia
Sri Lanka
Nepal
Malaysia
Explanation - Exercise 'Garuda Shakti' is a joint military exercise between the Indian and Indonesian armies.
Correct answer is: Indonesia
Q.21 Which Indian agency is responsible for managing nuclear weapons?
DRDO
ISRO
Nuclear Command Authority
Atomic Energy Commission
Explanation - The Nuclear Command Authority is responsible for managing and controlling India's nuclear weapons program.
Correct answer is: Nuclear Command Authority
Q.22 Which fighter jet is jointly developed by India and Russia?
Rafale
Tejas
Su-30MKI
F-35
Explanation - The Su-30MKI is a multi-role fighter aircraft jointly developed by India and Russia and is a key asset of the Indian Air Force.
Correct answer is: Su-30MKI
Q.23 The Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) was replaced by which new policy?
Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)
Defence Manufacturing Policy
Strategic Defence Plan
National Defence Strategy
Explanation - In 2020, the DPP was replaced by the Defence Acquisition Procedure to simplify and modernize defence procurement processes.
Correct answer is: Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)
Q.24 Which Indian missile system is jointly developed with Russia and known for its supersonic speed?
Nirbhay
Agni-IV
BrahMos
Akash
Explanation - The BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia, capable of being launched from land, sea, and air.
Correct answer is: BrahMos
Q.25 The Defence Expo 2024 was recently held in which Indian city?
New Delhi
Lucknow
Gandhinagar
Bengaluru
Explanation - Defence Expo 2024 was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, showcasing India's defence manufacturing capabilities.
Correct answer is: Gandhinagar