Defense & Security Current Affairs MCQs

1.

The integration of 'Varunastra' torpedo into the Indian Navy's arsenal enhances its capability in which operational domain?

A Anti-piracy operations

B Anti-submarine warfare (ASW)

C Coastal surveillance

D Mine countermeasures

2.

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

A Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

B Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

C Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL)

D Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

3.

The Indian Navy has successfully integrated the 'Varunastra' torpedo. What is the primary role of Varunastra?

A Anti-ship missile

B Anti-submarine torpedo

C Surface-to-air missile

D Mine-laying equipment

4.

Which two countries participate in the 'Yudh Abhyas' joint military exercise?

A India and Russia

B India and France

C India and the United States

D India and Japan

5.

What is the primary objective of the 'Yudh Abhyas' series of joint military exercises between India and the United States?

A To conduct joint naval patrols in the Indian Ocean.

B To enhance interoperability and share best practices in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations.

C To develop joint cyber warfare capabilities.

D To practice amphibious landing operations.

6.

The 2026 edition of the India-US joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' commenced in which Indian state?

A Rajasthan

B Uttarakhand

C Himachal Pradesh

D Sikkim

Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-08-06