Defense and Security Current Affairs MCQs

1.

What is the primary objective behind the Ministry of Defence's approval for indigenous surveillance drones in 2026, aligning with the 'Make in India' initiative?

A To reduce reliance on imported defence equipment and boost domestic manufacturing.

B To increase the number of drones in the Indian Armed Forces inventory.

C To develop advanced AI capabilities for drone operations.

D To facilitate faster deployment of surveillance assets.

2.

The indigenous surveillance drones approved by the Ministry of Defence in 2026 are intended to enhance India's capabilities in which operational domain?

A Maritime surveillance and border protection

B Electronic warfare and signals intelligence

C Logistics and troop transport

D All of the above

3.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) in 2026 approved the procurement of indigenous surveillance drones. Which Defence PSU is set to manufacture these drones?

A Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

B Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

C Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

D Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)

4.

Which Indian Naval Ships participated in the 2026 India-Japan joint maritime exercise?

A INS Vikramaditya and INS Shivalik

B INS Sahyadri and INS Kavaratti

C NEEDS_REVIEW

D NEEDS_REVIEW

5.

In 2026, the latest edition of the India-Japan joint maritime exercise focused on enhancing interoperability in which key areas?

A Anti-submarine warfare and air defence

B Counter-terrorism and anti-piracy operations

C Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief

D All of the above

6.

Which joint maritime security exercise was recently conducted between India and Japan in 2026?

A Malabar

B JIMEX

C Samudra Shakti

D Dharma Guardian

Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-09-14