Defence Technology

Which one of the following is an ‘end-to-end secure mobile ecosystem’ developed recently by the Indian Army?

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SAMBHAV is an ‘end-to-end secure mobile ecosystem’ developed recently by the Indian Army.

– SAMBHAV stands for Secure Army Mobile Bharat Version. It is a secure mobile framework designed by the Indian Army to provide a secure platform for communication, data exchange, and various applications for its personnel, reducing dependence on potentially vulnerable commercial mobile operating systems and applications.

– The system is developed on an indigenous foundation and aims to enhance the information security posture of the Indian Army in the digital domain. It provides a secure environment for classified and unclassified information exchange within the army network.

Which one of the following is an indigenous assault rifle developed by DRDO?

[amp_mcq option1=”Heckler” option2=”T91″ option3=”Tikka” option4=”Ugram” correct=”option4″]

Ugram is an indigenous assault rifle developed by DRDO.

– The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently unveiled an indigenous assault rifle named ‘Ugram’. It has been developed by DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, in collaboration with a private industry partner, Dvipa Arms.

– Ugram is a 7.62 x 51 mm calibre assault rifle, designed for operational requirements of the Indian Army, paramilitary forces, and State Police. It aims to be a cost-effective and domestically produced alternative to imported rifles. Heckler & Koch is a German defense company, T91 is a Taiwanese assault rifle, and Tikka is a Finnish firearms manufacturer.

Who among the following is the author of the book Four Stars of Destiny : An Autobiography ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Sam Manekshaw” option2=”K. J. S. Dhillon” option3=”Bipin Rawat” option4=”Manoj Mukund Naravane” correct=”option4″]

The author of the book “Four Stars of Destiny : An Autobiography” is Manoj Mukund Naravane.

– The book “Four Stars of Destiny” is an autobiography of General Manoj Mukund Naravane, the 27th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, who served from 31 December 2019 to 30 April 2022.

– The autobiography covers General Naravane’s career and experiences in the Indian Army, providing insights into military leadership and key events during his tenure.
– Sam Manekshaw was the first Field Marshal of India. K. J. S. Dhillon is a retired Lt Gen of the Indian Army. Bipin Rawat was the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India and a former COAS.

Recently India signed a contract for the manufacture of nearly 6 lakh AK-203 rifles with which one of the following countries ?

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

India signed a contract with Russia for the manufacture of over 6 lakh AK-203 assault rifles.

The rifles are being manufactured in India at Korwa, Amethi, under a joint venture called Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL).

The AK-203 is an advanced version of the Kalashnikov rifle and is intended to replace the Indian Army’s INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifle. The deal involves significant technology transfer for manufacturing in India.

The terms ‘Pinaka and Smerch’ mentioned in news recently refer to

[amp_mcq option1=”Cruise missiles” option2=”Nuclear-powered submarines” option3=”Rocket launcher systems” option4=”Weaponised drones” correct=”option3″]

Pinaka and Smerch are both types of multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) systems used by the Indian Army.

Pinaka is an indigenous Indian system developed by DRDO, while Smerch is a Russian-made system procured by India. Both are designed to fire multiple rockets rapidly to saturate an area.

The Pinaka MBRL system is being upgraded to provide enhanced range and accuracy. The Smerch system is known for its long range and devastating firepower. These systems are crucial for artillery support and battlefield dominance.

Which one of the following is correct about ‘Pinaka’?

[amp_mcq option1=”It is a multi-barrel rocket system.” option2=”It is a type of battle tank.” option3=”It is an advanced submarine.” option4=”It is an indigenously developed drone system.” correct=”option1″]

‘Pinaka’ is an indigenously developed multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system used by the Indian Army. It is designed to fire a variety of rockets, including those with different ranges and warheads, providing artillery support.

Pinaka is India’s domestically developed rocket artillery system, known for its rapid firing capability.

Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Pinaka can fire rockets up to a range of approximately 40-60 km (depending on the variant) within a short period. It has undergone upgrades, including the Pinaka-ER (Enhanced Range) system.

Rustom-2, which crashed in Karnataka recently, was a/an

[amp_mcq option1=”fighter aircraft” option2=”helicopter” option3=”transport aircraft” option4=”unmanned aerial vehicle” correct=”option4″]

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Rustom-2, also known as TAPAS BH-201, is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India.

It is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV designed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition roles. A prototype of Rustom-2 crashed during a test flight in Karnataka, which is likely the incident referred to in the question.

The College of Military Engineering affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru University is situated at

[amp_mcq option1=”New Delhi” option2=”Dehradun” option3=”Nainital” option4=”Pune” correct=”option4″]

The College of Military Engineering (CME) is located in Pune, Maharashtra. It is a premier technical training institution of the Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army.

CME is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, for the award of B.Tech and M.Tech degrees. While affiliated with JNU, its physical location and primary campus are in Pune.

CME trains officers and personnel of the Indian Army and other friendly countries in various engineering disciplines relevant to military operations and infrastructure development.

Which one of the following pairs of military training institute of India and location is not correctly matched?

[amp_mcq option1=”Army War College : Mhow” option2=”High Altitude Warfare School : Gulmarg” option3=”Army Air Defence College : Pune” option4=”Rashtriya Indian Military College : Dehradun” correct=”option3″]

The Army Air Defence College is not located in Pune. It is located in Gopalpur-on-Sea, Odisha.

The other pairs are correctly matched: Army War College is in Mhow, High Altitude Warfare School is in Gulmarg, and Rashtriya Indian Military College is in Dehradun.

The Army Air Defence College is the premier training institution for the Army Air Defence Corps of the Indian Army.

‘Prahaar’ is

[amp_mcq option1=”a battle tank” option2=”a surface-to-surface missile” option3=”an aircraft carrier” option4=”a submarine” correct=”option2″]

‘Prahaar’ is the name of an Indian short-range tactical surface-to-surface missile. It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

‘Prahaar’ is an indigenous missile system developed by India.

With a range of about 150 km, Prahaar is designed to fill the gap between the Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher ‘Pinaka’ and the tactical missile ‘Prithvi’. It can be deployed rapidly and has a high degree of accuracy.