Defense & Security MCQs

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight test of its indigenous long-range hypersonic missile system in 2026.

The Varuna 2026 exercise was conducted in the Arabian Sea, focusing on complex naval maneuvers and tactical drills.

The Varuna exercise aims to improve interoperability, exchange best practices, and enhance maritime security cooperation between the two nations.

The 24th edition of the Varuna naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy concluded in 2026, strengthening maritime cooperation.

'Project Him-Shakti' aims to leverage modern technologies such as advanced sensors, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), and artificial intelligence (AI) for more effective and real-time surveillance along the LAC.

The 'Project Him-Shakti' specifically targets the Line of Actual Control (LAC), which is a sensitive border region requiring constant and advanced surveillance.

'Project Him-Shakti' is an initiative by the Indian Army aimed at bolstering its surveillance and monitoring capabilities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to counter potential threats.

The core aim of JIMEX is to improve the coordination and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, thereby enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.

INS Kochi and INS Trikand were among the key Indian Navy ships that participated in the 2026 edition of JIMEX, alongside vessels from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

The 12th edition of the India-Japan joint maritime exercise 'JIMEX' was conducted in the Indian Ocean in 2026, enhancing interoperability and coordination between the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.