Defense & Security MCQs

Sonar systems like HUMSA-UG are specifically designed for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) to detect, classify, and track underwater threats, thereby protecting naval assets from submarine attacks.

The HUMSA-UG sonar system is an indigenous development by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), specifically its Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), showcasing India's self-reliance in defense technology.

HUMSA-UG (Hull Mounted Sonar Array - Upgrade) is an advanced indigenous hull-mounted sonar system developed by DRDO, designed to detect and track submarines at longer ranges, thereby significantly enhancing the Indian Navy's ASW capabilities.

Varunastra is an anti-submarine torpedo, and its integration significantly boosts the Indian Navy's capabilities in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW).

The Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), a premier lab under DRDO, has been instrumental in the design and development of the Varunastra torpedo.

Varunastra is an advanced indigenous anti-submarine torpedo developed by the Indian Navy's Weapons Systems.

'Yudh Abhyas' is a bilateral joint military exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the United States Army.

The 'Yudh Abhyas' exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability and sharing best practices between the Indian Army and the US Army, particularly in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations.

The 2026 edition of the India-US joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' commenced in Uttarakhand.

Most of DRDO's strategic and advanced missile tests are conducted from the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island (formerly Wheeler Island) off the coast of Odisha, due to its strategic location and advanced infrastructure.