Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-04-09

The Visakhapatnam-class destroyers, including INS Imphal, feature a significant indigenous component, showcasing India's growing prowess in warship design and construction.

As a state-of-the-art guided-missile destroyer, INS Imphal significantly enhances the Indian Navy's combat capabilities and maritime security.

INS Imphal was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).

INS Imphal is the third ship of the Visakhapatnam-class of guided-missile destroyers.

The flight test of the Akash-NG missile was successfully conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha.

The 'New Generation' (NG) version of the Akash missile is specifically designed to counter a broader spectrum of aerial threats, including those that are low-flying, stealthy, and fast.

The Akash-NG missile system was developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The Akash-NG is a surface-to-air missile system designed to intercept aerial threats such as aircraft, helicopters, and drones.

With a range exceeding 5,000 kilometers, the Agni-V is classified as an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM).

The Agni-V missile was successfully test-fired from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.