Defense & Security MCQs

INS Tarmugli is an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) designed for coastal security, anti-piracy operations, and maritime surveillance.

While the P-8I is a highly capable maritime patrol aircraft with long endurance, advanced sensors, and sonobuoy deployment capabilities, it does not possess stealth technology for low-observable operations.

The P-8I Poseidon is based on the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) airframe, modified for maritime patrol and reconnaissance missions.

The P-8I Poseidon is a multi-role maritime patrol aircraft primarily designed for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASUW). It also performs intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

Akash-NG features an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) seeker, which significantly enhances its accuracy, target tracking, and ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously compared to its predecessors.

The Akash missile system, including its advanced variants like Akash-NG, is designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Akash-NG is a new generation Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) designed to intercept high-maneuvering aerial threats like fighter jets, cruise missiles, and drones.

The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, share best practices, and develop joint strategies for special operations and counter-terrorism between the Indian and US Special Forces.

The 14th edition of the 'Vajra Prahar' exercise was conducted at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya, in November-December 2023.

'Vajra Prahar' is an annual bilateral exercise conducted between the Special Forces of the Indian Army and the US Army, focusing on counter-terrorism and special operations.