Defense Current Affairs MCQs: JIMEX-26 and Agni-Prime (2026)

1.

The successful flight test of Agni-Prime missile in 2026 was conducted by which organization?

A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

B Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

C Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

D Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)

2.

The Agni-Prime missile is an upgrade over which previous Agni variant?

A Agni-I

B Agni-II

C Agni-III

D Agni-IV

3.

India successfully conducted a flight test of the Agni-Prime missile in 2026. What is the Agni-Prime missile?

A A short-range surface-to-air missile.

B A medium-range, solid-propellant, road-mobile ballistic missile.

C An anti-tank guided missile.

D A long-range cruise missile.

4.

The 2026 edition of JIMEX was held in which geographical area?

A Arabian Sea

B Bay of Bengal

C Indian Ocean

D South China Sea

5.

Which naval platforms typically participate in the JIMEX series of exercises?

A Only submarines and reconnaissance aircraft.

B Destroyers, frigates, naval helicopters, and maritime patrol aircraft.

C Amphibious assault ships and aircraft carriers.

D Mine-laying vessels and coastal patrol boats.

6.

The 2026 edition of the India-Japan maritime exercise 'JIMEX' was recently conducted. What is the primary objective of JIMEX?

A Joint disaster relief operations and humanitarian assistance.

B To enhance interoperability and coordination between the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

C To conduct joint counter-terrorism drills in the Indian Ocean Region.

D To share intelligence on maritime piracy and smuggling.

Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-09-08