Defense & Security MCQs

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The 2026 edition of the exercise took place at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan, India, fostering deeper military cooperation.

The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability and sharing best practices for counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban and jungle environments.

Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' is an annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

The Fast Track Procedure is designed to expedite the procurement of equipment required urgently by the Armed Forces to meet unforeseen operational exigencies.

The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the Raksha Mantri, remains the highest decision-making body for capital acquisition policies.

DAP 2026 emphasizes 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' by mandating higher indigenous content thresholds for capital procurement to boost domestic defense manufacturing.

As a Fast Attack Craft, INS Tarmugli is primarily tasked with coastal surveillance, anti-piracy operations, interdiction, and enhancing overall coastal security and patrol capabilities along India's vast coastline.

INS Tarmugli was previously known as MCGS Huravee, a patrol vessel gifted by India to the Maldives in 2006. It was returned to India in May 2023 and subsequently recommissioned into the Indian Navy.

INS Tarmugli is a high-speed Fast Attack Craft (FAC) designed for rapid response, coastal patrol duties, and surveillance operations, making it crucial for enhancing coastal security.