Defense & Security MCQs

Akash-NG (New Generation) is a new generation surface-to-air missile system designed to intercept high-maneuvering aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles, and drones.

The primary function of 'Maareech' is to detect and locate incoming torpedoes and then launch decoys to divert them, thereby protecting naval ships from underwater threats.

The 'Maareech' system has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), specifically by Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) and Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL).

'Maareech' is an advanced torpedo decoy system designed to protect naval platforms from incoming torpedo attacks.

Agni-V is a three-stage solid-fueled missile, which contributes to its high mobility and quick deployment capabilities.

Agni-V is usually test-fired from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island (formerly Wheeler Island) off the coast of Odisha, which is India's primary missile test facility.

Agni-V is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a range exceeding 5,000 km, capable of delivering nuclear warheads.

The development of indigenous radar systems is part of the government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative to achieve self-reliance in defense technology.

The radar system is designed to detect small targets, including boats and vessels, in coastal areas to strengthen maritime domain awareness.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed the advanced coastal surveillance radar system to enhance maritime security.