Defense & Security Current Affairs MCQs

1.

The induction of the Prachand LCH signifies a major step towards self-reliance in which defence sector for India?

A Surface-to-Air Missiles

B Light Combat Aircraft

C Attack Helicopters

D Main Battle Tanks

2.

What is a key operational role for the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) in the Indian Army?

A Strategic long-range bombing missions.

B Troop transport and logistics in high-altitude areas.

C Air support for ground troops, including anti-tank and anti-infantry operations.

D Naval reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare.

3.

The Indian Army recently inducted the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). Which Indian company manufactures the Prachand LCH?

A Tata Advanced Systems Limited

B Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

C Bharat Dynamics Limited

D Mahindra Defence Systems

4.

The JIMEX exercises are conducted in which of the following regions?

A Arabian Sea

B Bay of Bengal

C Indian Ocean Region

D Pacific Ocean

5.

Which of the following naval platforms typically participate in the JIMEX series of exercises?

A Only submarines and reconnaissance aircraft.

B Destroyers, frigates, naval helicopters, and maritime patrol aircraft.

C Amphibious assault ships and landing craft.

D Aircraft carriers and their carrier strike groups.

6.

The 2026 edition of the India-Japan Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) was recently conducted. What is the primary objective of JIMEX?

A To enhance interoperability and coordination between the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

B To conduct joint counter-terrorism operations in the Indian Ocean Region.

C To jointly develop advanced naval technologies for both countries.

D To establish a joint naval base in the South China Sea.

Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-07-19