MCQs on India's Defense & Security Current Affairs (June 2026)

181.

The Indian Navy's focus on the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is crucial for India's strategic interests due to:

A It is a vital sea lane for global trade and energy security.

B It is a region with significant geopolitical importance and potential security challenges.

C India aims to establish itself as a net security provider in the region.

D All of the above

182.

Which of the following actions by the Indian Navy signifies its enhanced operational readiness in the IOR?

A Increased deployment of warships and surveillance aircraft.

B Conducting regular maritime security exercises with friendly foreign countries.

C Strengthening coastal surveillance and intelligence gathering.

D All of the above

183.

The Indian Navy's enhanced operational readiness in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is primarily aimed at addressing which of the following challenges?

A Piracy and maritime terrorism

B Disaster relief and humanitarian assistance

C Maintaining freedom of navigation and countering illegal fishing

D All of the above

184.

The India-US iCET initiative was launched with the aim of deepening strategic technology cooperation. Which US government agency plays a significant role in its implementation alongside Indian counterparts?

A Department of State

B Department of Defense

C National Science Foundation

D Environmental Protection Agency

185.

Which of the following is a key objective of the India-US iCET initiative in the defense sector?

A To reduce India's reliance on imported defense equipment by 50% within five years.

B To co-develop and co-produce advanced defense technologies and systems.

C To establish a joint military command for the Indo-Pacific region.

D To conduct joint cyber warfare exercises annually.

186.

The India-US iCET (Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology) aims to foster collaboration in which of the following defense technology areas?

A Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Advanced Aerospace

B Cybersecurity, Space Exploration, and Nuclear Energy

C Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, and Renewable Energy

D Robotics, 3D Printing, and Genetic Engineering

187.

In which country was the recent edition of the Malabar Naval Exercise held?

A India

B Japan

C United States

D Australia

188.

The Malabar Naval Exercise is primarily focused on enhancing cooperation in which domain?

A Space Exploration

B Cyber Security

C Maritime Security

D Economic Trade

189.

Which group of nations participates in the 'Malabar' Naval Exercise along with India?

A BRICS Nations

B G7 Nations

C Quad Nations

D ASEAN Nations

190.

Which organization successfully tested the advanced Akash-NG missile system?

A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

B Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

C Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

D Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

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