Defence Technology

With reference to India’s defence, the terms ‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’ refer to

[amp_mcq option1=”coast guard patrol boats” option2=”cargo helicopters” option3=”maritime patrol aircrafts” option4=”warships” correct=”option4″]

The correct answer is D) warships.

‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’ are names given to recently launched major warships for the Indian Navy. INS Surat is the fourth and last stealth destroyer of Project 15B (Visakhapatnam class), launched in May 2022. INS Udaygiri is the second stealth frigate of Project 17A (Nilgiri class), launched in May 2022.

These vessels represent significant advancements in India’s indigenous warship design and construction capabilities. Project 15B destroyers are follow-on ships to the Kolkata class, while Project 17A frigates are follow-on ships to the Shivalik class.

India signed a deal with which one of the following countries to supply MH-60R helicopters to the Indian Navy?

[amp_mcq option1=”Israel” option2=”France” option3=”Russia” option4=”USA” correct=”option4″]

The correct answer is D) USA.

India signed a deal with the United States of America to procure 24 MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopters for the Indian Navy. The deal, worth approximately $2.6 billion, was signed in 2020, with deliveries commencing later. The MH-60R is manufactured by Lockheed Martin.

The MH-60R Seahawk is an advanced naval helicopter designed for a wide range of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue, and utility support. The acquisition significantly enhances the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy’s fleet.

Which of the following Indian Naval Ships were decommissioned in June 2022?

[amp_mcq option1=”INS Ganga and INS Nipat” option2=”INS Nishank and INS Akshay” option3=”INS Khukri and INS Sandhayak” option4=”INS Gomati and INS Ranjit” correct=”option2″]

The correct answer is B) INS Nishank and INS Akshay.

Indian Naval Ships INS Nishank, a missile vessel, and INS Akshay, a corvette, were decommissioned in Mumbai on June 3, 2022, after rendering 32 years of service to the nation. This event marked the end of their operational lifespan in the Indian Navy.

INS Nishank (K43) was a Veer-class missile vessel, commissioned in 1990. INS Akshay (P35) was a Abhay-class corvette, also commissioned in 1990. Decommissioning is a process by which a ship is removed from active naval service. The other options list ships that were either decommissioned earlier (e.g., INS Ganga, INS Gomati, INS Ranjit, INS Khukri in late 2021) or later (e.g., INS Sandhayak was decommissioned in 2021 and a new vessel of the same name commissioned in 2024).

Which one of the following countries has hosted the Army Exercise TSENTR, 2019 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Russia” option2=”China” option3=”Kazakhstan” option4=”Kyrgyzstan” correct=”option1″]

The correct option is (A) Russia.

The strategic command-post exercise ‘TSENTR-2019’ (Centre 2019) was hosted by Russia. It is one of the four major annual strategic exercises conducted by the Russian Armed Forces.

TSENTR-2019 was held from September 16 to 21, 2019, in Russia. It involved troops from several countries, including all Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states like India, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as some other friendly countries. The exercise focused on counter-terrorism operations and ensuring military security in the Central Asian strategic direction.

The Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School of Indian Army is situated at :

[amp_mcq option1=”Dehradun” option2=”Vairengte” option3=”Gulmarg” option4=”Mhow” correct=”option2″]

The Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJW School) is a premier training institution of the Indian Army dedicated to imparting training in counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, and jungle warfare tactics. Its location is specific and well-known within India’s defense establishment.

The CIJW School is located in Vairengte, a town in the state of Mizoram in Northeast India. This region provides a suitable environment for jungle warfare training.

– Dehradun is home to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), which trains officers for the Indian Army.
– Gulmarg, in Jammu and Kashmir, is known for the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS), which trains personnel in mountain and snow warfare.
– Mhow, in Madhya Pradesh, is the location of several Army institutions, including the Infantry School, Army War College, and MCTE (Military College of Telecommunication Engineering).

Consider the following statements about ‘Exercise Sea Vigil-22’ :

• Its aim is to assess India’s preparedness in the domain of Maritime security and coastal defence.
• Naval forces of USA and Japan also took part in the exercise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option1″]

The correct answer is A) 1 only.

Statement 1 is correct. Exercise Sea Vigil is a biennial pan-India coastal defence exercise involving all coastal states and union territories as well as other maritime stakeholders, including the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Police, Customs, and other central/state agencies. Its primary aim is indeed to assess the preparedness of India’s maritime security and coastal defence apparatus. Statement 2 is incorrect. Exercise Sea Vigil is a *national* exercise involving Indian forces and agencies. It is not a multilateral exercise involving foreign navies like those of the USA and Japan. India conducts separate bilateral or multilateral exercises with these countries (e.g., Malabar with USA, Japan, Australia; JIMEX with Japan).

Exercise Sea Vigil was first conducted in January 2019, followed by Sea Vigil-21 in January 2021, and Sea Vigil-22 in November 2022. It is considered the largest coastal defence exercise in India and is seen as a culmination of various preparatory coastal security exercises conducted by the Navy.

Which one of the following statements is most appropriate about ‘Exercise Kavach’ ?

[amp_mcq option1=”It is a military exercise of the Indian Army only.” option2=”It is a joint military exercise involving the Indian Army and the Indian Navy only.” option3=”It is a joint military exercise involving the Indian Army, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force only.” option4=”It is a joint military exercise involving the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, the Indian Air Force and also the Indian Coast Guard.” correct=”option4″]

‘Exercise Kavach’ is a large-scale joint military exercise involving the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, the Indian Air Force, and also the Indian Coast Guard.

The exercise, conducted in January 2021, was a joint military drill involving all four services operating under the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), India’s only tri-service theatre command. It aimed to test joint warfighting capabilities and Standard Operating Procedures.

The exercise involved amphibious landing operations, air defence, maritime surveillance, and other joint warfare components, emphasizing synergy and coordination among the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard in an integrated manner.

India’s first private sector Howitzer gun-making unit is located at

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India’s first private sector Howitzer gun-making unit is located at Hazira.

The unit is operated by Larsen & Toubro (L&T).

The facility at Hazira, Gujarat, was set up to manufacture the K9 Vajra-T 155mm/52 calibre Tracked Self-Propelled Howitzer guns for the Indian Army under a contract with the Ministry of Defence.

IMBEX is a joint exercise conducted regularly between Armies of India and

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IMBEX is a joint exercise conducted regularly between Armies of India and Myanmar.

IMBEX stands for India-Myanmar Bilateral Army Exercise. It is a series of joint military training exercises between the armies of the two nations.

These exercises are aimed at enhancing interoperability, sharing best practices, and improving coordination between the two armies in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in mountainous and jungle terrain.

The Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) is a forum for dialogue on defence partnership between India and

[amp_mcq option1=”Russia” option2=”United States of America” option3=”Israel” option4=”France” correct=”option2″]

The correct option is B, United States of America. The Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) is a dialogue forum between India and the United States aimed at enhancing defense cooperation through technological collaboration and co-production.

– DTTI was initiated in 2012 with the goal of strengthening the defense relationship and industrial base of both countries.
– It seeks to move beyond traditional ‘buy-sell’ relationship to one focused on co-development and co-production of defense equipment.

DTTI involves regular meetings and discussions at various levels to identify opportunities and address challenges in defense technology sharing and collaborative projects.