Defense and Security Current Affairs MCQs

1.

The trials of Varunastra-X by the Indian Navy are crucial for enhancing its capabilities in which operational domain?

A Surface warfare

B Anti-submarine warfare

C Air defense

D Coastal surveillance

2.

Which organization is primarily responsible for the development of the Varunastra torpedo?

A Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

B Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

C Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

D Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE)

3.

What is Varunastra-X, which recently underwent trials by the Indian Navy?

A A new generation of fighter jets

B An advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo

C A long-range ballistic missile

D A naval unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)

4.

The finalization of the INDUS-X Strategic Roadmap is expected to boost which of the following?

A Inter-governmental military alliances

B Private sector defense innovation and investment

C Space exploration programs

D Cyber warfare capabilities

5.

Which two countries are involved in the INDUS-X initiative?

A India and Japan

B India and Australia

C India and the United States

D India and France

6.

What is the primary objective of the INDUS-X Strategic Roadmap?

A To foster collaboration between Indian and US defense industries for co-development and co-production.

B To establish a joint military command between India and the United States.

C To streamline defense procurement processes for both countries.

D To conduct joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific region.

Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-06-11