MCQs: Defense & Security Current Affairs

1.

Which organization in India is responsible for the research and development of advanced missile systems like the hypersonic missile?

A ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

B HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)

C DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)

D BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited)

2.

The successful test of DRDO's advanced hypersonic missile system in 2026 is a significant step towards enhancing India's:

A Ballistic missile defense capabilities.

B Strategic deterrence and conventional strike capabilities.

C Naval fleet modernization.

D Cyber warfare offensive capabilities.

3.

DRDO recently conducted a successful test of an advanced hypersonic missile system. What is the primary characteristic of a hypersonic missile?

A It travels at speeds below Mach 1.

B It travels at speeds exceeding Mach 5.

C It is exclusively launched from submarines.

D It has a limited range of less than 100 km.

4.

In which year was the India-France Joint Naval Exercise 'Varuna' first initiated?

A 2001

B 1998

C 2004

D 2000

5.

भारत और फ्रांस के बीच एक महत्वपूर्ण द्विपक्षीय नौसैनिक अभ्यास 'वरुण 2026' में आम तौर पर निम्नलिखित नौसैनिक घटकों में से कौन शामिल होते हैं?

A Only submarines and anti-submarine warfare units.

B Surface ships, submarines, naval aircraft, and special forces.

C Only aircraft carriers and their associated air wings.

D Coastal patrol boats and maritime surveillance drones.

6.

The 2026 edition of the India-France Joint Naval Exercise 'Varuna' recently concluded. Which of the following was a key objective of this exercise?

A To enhance interoperability and conduct joint operations in the maritime domain.

B To test the efficacy of new cyber warfare techniques.

C To conduct joint aerial combat drills over land.

D To establish a joint space exploration program.

7.

The successful test of the 'Astagra' hypersonic missile interceptor by DRDO significantly enhances India's capability in which domain?

A Naval warfare

B Ballistic missile defense

C Cybersecurity

D Space exploration

8.

What is the primary role of the 'Astagra' missile interceptor tested by DRDO?

A To launch long-range ballistic missiles.

B To intercept and destroy incoming hypersonic missiles.

C To provide close-range air defense against drones.

D To conduct electronic warfare operations.

9.

DRDO recently conducted a successful test of an advanced hypersonic missile interceptor. What is the name of this interceptor system?

A Ashwin

B Prithvi

C Astagra

D Kavach

10.

The 2026 edition of the 'Varuna' exercise was conducted in which geographical area?

A Arabian Sea

B Bay of Bengal

C Indian Ocean Region

D Mediterranean Sea

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