Defense & Security MCQs

INS Tarmugli was commissioned at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, under the Eastern Naval Command, enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy in the region.

INS Tarmugli was previously known as INS Tillanchang, a Waterjet Fast Attack Craft of the Car Nicobar class, which was decommissioned in 2023 and subsequently recommissioned as Tarmugli.

INS Tarmugli is a Waterjet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC) that was commissioned into the Indian Navy. It is designed for coastal surveillance and security operations.

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

The 'Vajra Prahar' exercise specifically involves the Special Forces of both India and the United States, aiming to enhance their joint operational capabilities in various scenarios.

'Vajra Prahar' is an annual joint military exercise between the Special Forces of India and the United States, focusing on counter-terrorism operations and interoperability.

The deal involves the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B drones, with 15 designated for the Indian Navy and 8 each for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.

The MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian drones, which India is acquiring, are manufactured by the American company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI).

India has finalized the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Predator/SkyGuardian drones from the United States. These advanced drones are crucial for enhancing India's surveillance capabilities across its land and maritime borders.

The 'Pralay' missile is specifically designed to carry a conventional warhead, providing a potent conventional deterrent capability with high accuracy.