Defense & Security MCQs

The 'Prahari' interceptor is designed to engage targets at altitudes up to 50 km and within a range of approximately 150 km, complementing other interceptors in India's BMD architecture.

While PAD and AAD are interceptor missiles within India's BMD system, and radars/command systems are crucial components, the Agni-V is a strategic ballistic missile for offensive purposes, not an interceptor within the BMD system.

'Prahari' is an indigenous missile interceptor developed by DRDO designed to detect, track, and neutralize incoming ballistic missiles, thereby enhancing India's ballistic missile defense capabilities.

The 2023 edition of 'Shakti' involved the participation of the Indian Army's Mechanized Infantry contingent and the French Army's 13th Light Armoured Brigade, focusing on joint operations.

The 'Shakti' exercise focuses on counter-terrorism operations and combat training in a semi-urban environment, aiming to enhance interoperability and joint capabilities between the two armies.

The 'Shakti-X' exercise, a biennial joint military drill between the Indian Army and the French Army, concluded in Uttarakhand in 2023. The 2023 edition was the 7th edition of the exercise.

The primary objective of developing and testing new generation anti-ship missiles like NASM-SR is to bolster India's indigenous capabilities in anti-ship warfare, providing the Navy with advanced tools to neutralize enemy naval assets.

The Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) was successfully flight-tested from a Sea King 42B helicopter, demonstrating its air-launched capabilities for naval applications.

The Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) is a new generation indigenous anti-ship missile developed by DRDO. It was successfully flight-tested from a Sea King helicopter, marking a significant boost to the Indian Navy's offensive capabilities.

The MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones are manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, an American company. India's acquisition is part of a larger defense deal with the United States.