Defense & Security Current Affairs MCQs

1.

Which branch of the Indian Armed Forces is likely to be the primary user of the newly approved indigenous loitering munitions?

A Indian Navy

B Indian Air Force

C Indian Army

D Indian Coast Guard

2.

The approval of indigenous loitering munitions by the Ministry of Defence is a step towards:

A Reducing reliance on imported defense equipment.

B Increasing the number of fighter jets in the Air Force.

C Developing advanced naval destroyers.

D Strengthening cyber warfare capabilities.

3.

The Ministry of Defence has approved the procurement of indigenous loitering munitions. What is the primary role of loitering munitions?

A To provide close air support to ground troops.

B To conduct reconnaissance and strike targets.

C To act as decoys for enemy air defense systems.

D To jam enemy communication signals.

4.

The 'Varuna' exercise is a bilateral naval exercise. Which country is the other participant along with India?

A United States

B Japan

C France

D United Kingdom

5.

Which of the following is a key objective of the 'Varuna' naval exercise between India and France?

A To enhance interoperability and coordination between the two navies.

B To conduct joint cyber warfare drills.

C To share intelligence on maritime piracy in the South China Sea.

D To test new missile defense systems.

6.

The 2026 edition of the India-France Naval Exercise 'Varuna' is being held in which region?

A Arabian Sea

B Bay of Bengal

C Indian Ocean

D Mediterranean Sea

Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-10-02