Defense & Security MCQs

The development and testing of new generation SAMs by DRDO indicate progress in enhancing India's air defense capabilities, improving the ability to counter various aerial threats effectively.

Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs) are designed to be launched from the ground or sea to intercept and destroy aerial targets, including aircraft, helicopters, drones, and other missiles.

Operation Sankalp is designed to protect Indian-flagged vessels and ensure the safety of Indian interests in the face of potential threats in the Arabian Sea, particularly in the context of international maritime security.

Operation Sankalp is specifically focused on the Arabian Sea, with a particular emphasis on the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, to monitor and deter threats to maritime shipping.

Operation Sankalp was launched by the Indian Navy in June 2019 in response to the escalating tensions and increased incidents of maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf region, aiming to ensure the safety and security of Indian maritime interests and vessels.

This advanced system is crucial for protecting both surface ships and submarines from the persistent threat of torpedoes in modern naval warfare.

The Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) in Kochi is the premier DRDO lab responsible for underwater systems, including torpedo countermeasures.

The system is specifically developed to detect, decoy, and neutralize incoming torpedo threats, thereby safeguarding naval vessels.

As a patrol vessel, INS Tarmugli's primary role is to bolster the Indian Navy's capabilities in offshore patrolling and enhancing coastal security.

INS Tarmugli is typically deployed under the Andaman and Nicobar Command, focusing on maritime security in the strategically important island territories.