Defense & Security MCQs

The Varuna 2026 exercise was held in the Arabian Sea to enhance interoperability between the Indian Navy and the French Navy.

Akash-NG is designed with improved reaction time and higher maneuverability to effectively neutralize fast-moving and agile aerial targets, enhancing its accuracy.

DRDO stands for Defence Research and Development Organization, India's premier agency for military research and development.

Akash-NG is a new generation Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system designed to intercept high-maneuvering aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles, and drones.

As a 'naval exercise', 'Varuna' primarily involves the navies of India and France, deploying their warships, submarines, and naval aircraft.

The 'Varuna' exercise focuses on enhancing maritime cooperation, interoperability, and sharing best practices between the Indian and French navies to address common maritime challenges.

'Varuna' is a bilateral naval exercise conducted annually between the Indian Navy and the French Navy. It aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen maritime cooperation.

This test is part of India's ongoing efforts to develop a robust multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system.

Hypersonic missile interceptors are designed to detect, track, and neutralize high-speed hypersonic missiles before they reach their target.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the test of the Advanced Hypersonic Missile Interceptor to bolster India's ballistic missile defense capabilities.