MCQs on Defense & Security Current Affairs

1.

The induction of new APCs is part of which broader initiative of the Indian Army?

A Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defense

B Project 75

C Space Force expansion

D Blue Water Navy initiative

2.

Which feature is a key highlight of the newly inducted Armored Personnel Carriers?

A Amphibious capabilities

B Advanced mine-protected hull

C Stealth technology

D All of the above

3.

The new generation Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) inducted by the Indian Army in 2026 are primarily aimed at enhancing:

A Air defense capabilities

B Troop mobility and protection in high-threat zones

C Naval surveillance

D Cyber warfare defense

4.

What is the primary strategic significance of the successful test of the Hypersonic Interceptor?

A It allows India to join the elite club of nations with hypersonic defense capabilities

B It is used for commercial satellite launches

C It replaces all conventional artillery

D It is designed for deep-sea exploration

5.

Which organization is responsible for the development of India's Hypersonic Missile Interceptor?

A ISRO

B HAL

C DRDO

D BHEL

6.

The advanced hypersonic missile interceptor tested by DRDO in 2026 is designed to neutralize threats traveling at what speed?

A Mach 2

B Mach 5 and above

C Mach 1

D Mach 3

7.

Which of the following naval assets participated in Varuna 2026 from the Indian side?

A INS Vikrant

B INS Kalvari

C INS Kolkata

D All of the above

8.

What is the primary objective of the 'Varuna' naval exercise between India and France?

A To conduct joint space research

B To enhance maritime security and interoperability

C To test nuclear missile capabilities

D To establish a new trade route

9.

The 2026 edition of the India-France joint naval exercise 'Varuna' was conducted in which region?

A Bay of Bengal

B Arabian Sea

C Mediterranean Sea

D Indian Ocean Region

Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-07-09