Defense Current Affairs MCQs: C-295 and Sea Vigil 2026

1.

In which year was the first edition of the 'Sea Vigil' exercise conducted?

A 2017

B 2019

C 2021

D 2023

2.

What is the primary objective of the 'Sea Vigil' exercise series?

A To test naval aviation capabilities

B To enhance maritime security and coastal defense preparedness

C To conduct amphibious assault drills

D To practice submarine warfare tactics

3.

The coastal defense exercise 'Sea Vigil-2026' is a joint exercise conducted by which branches of the Indian Armed Forces?

A Indian Army and Indian Air Force

B Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard

C Indian Army and Indian Navy

D Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard

4.

The C-295 aircraft is intended to replace which older transport aircraft in the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet?

A AN-32

B HS 748

C Both AN-32 and HS 748

D C-130J Super Hercules

5.

Which company is collaborating with Airbus for the C-295 Final Assembly Line in India?

A Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

B Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)

C Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

D Mahindra Defence Systems

6.

The first Airbus C-295 aircraft's Final Assembly Line (FAL) in India was inaugurated in which city?

A Bengaluru

B Vadodara

C Hyderabad

D Kanpur

Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-10-26