MCQs on Defense & Security Current Affairs

1.

Which shipyard constructed the INS Vindhyagiri?

A Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

B Cochin Shipyard Limited

C Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)

D Hindustan Shipyard Limited

2.

What is the primary classification of INS Vindhyagiri?

A Aircraft Carrier

B Stealth Frigate

C Submarine

D Destroyer

3.

INS Vindhyagiri is part of which project of the Indian Navy?

A Project 75

B Project 17A

C Project 28

D Project 15B

4.

Why is the development of hypersonic technology considered a strategic advantage?

A It is cheaper than conventional missiles

B It is difficult to detect and intercept by existing air defense systems

C It requires no fuel

D It can only be launched from space

5.

Which organization in India is responsible for the development of the advanced hypersonic missile system?

A ISRO

B HAL

C DRDO

D BHEL

6.

What is the defining characteristic of a hypersonic missile system?

A Speed exceeding Mach 5

B Subsonic flight capability

C Only used for underwater targets

D Non-maneuverable trajectory

7.

Which branch of the Indian Armed Forces participates in the 'Shakti' exercise?

A Indian Navy

B Indian Air Force

C Indian Army

D Indian Coast Guard

8.

What is the primary objective of the India-France joint military exercise 'Shakti'?

A Naval blockade training

B Cyber warfare defense

C Counter-terrorism and sub-conventional operations

D Space surveillance

9.

Exercise 'Shakti-VI' is a joint military exercise conducted between India and which country?

A United Kingdom

B France

C USA

D Russia

Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-09-25