Defence & Security Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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INS Taragiri, commissioned on 3 April 2026, is the fourth ship of which project?
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Correct answer: B — Project 17A
The Ministry of Defence said INS Taragiri is the fourth platform of the Project 17A class.
What is the approximate displacement of INS Taragiri?
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Correct answer: D — 6,670 tonnes
The ministry gives a displacement of approximately 6,670 tonnes; about 4,000 tonnes is the special steel SAIL supplied.
Consider the following statements about INS Taragiri: 1. It was designed by the Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited. 2. It has over 75% indigenous content. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Defence release.
Where is the Large Cavitation Tunnel, whose foundation stone was laid on 3 April 2026, being built?
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Correct answer: A — Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam
The Ministry of Defence said the LCT is at the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam.
The Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) at Visakhapatnam is a laboratory of:
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Correct answer: C — Defence Research and Development Organisation
The release describes NSTL as a premier laboratory of DRDO.
Who briefed the Defence Minister on NSTL's projects during his visit on 3 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Samir V. Kamat, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO
The release says he was briefed by Dr Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO.
At which port did INS Trikand arrive on 3 April 2026 during its South West Indian Ocean deployment?
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Correct answer: B — Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
The Ministry of Defence said INS Trikand arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, on 3 April 2026.
INS Trikand's port call at Dar-es-Salaam is aligned with which Indian maritime vision?
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Correct answer: D — MAHASAGAR
The release says the port call is aligned with India's vision of MAHASAGAR – Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
Who is the Commanding Officer of INS Trikand, as named in the release on its Dar-es-Salaam port call?
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Correct answer: A — Captain Sachin Kulkarni
The Ministry of Defence names Captain Sachin Kulkarni as the ship's Commanding Officer.
What was the value of India's defence exports in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — ₹38,424 crore
The Ministry of Defence said defence exports touched an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26; ₹23,622 crore was the FY 2024-25 figure.
Consider the following statements about India's defence exports in FY 2025-26: 1. Defence Public Sector Undertakings contributed a larger share than the private sector. 2. India exported defence equipment to more than 80 countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: DPSUs contributed 54.84% (₹21,071 crore) against the private sector's 45.16%, and exports went to more than 80 countries.
As per the Defence Ministry, how many defence exporters were there in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: A — 145
The number of exporters rose to 145 from 128, a 13.3% rise.
Which Indian Navy ship set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR on 2 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — INS Sunayna
The Ministry of Defence said INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, sailed as IOS SAGAR.
Who flagged off IOS SAGAR from Mumbai on 2 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth
The ship was flagged off by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi.
Personnel from how many friendly foreign countries' maritime forces were on board IOS SAGAR 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 16
The release says the ship carried personnel from India and sixteen maritime forces of friendly foreign countries.
'Malwan', delivered to the Indian Navy on 31 March 2026, was built by which shipyard?
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Correct answer: D — Cochin Shipyard Limited
Malwan is the second of eight ASW Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi.
The anti-submarine craft 'Malwan' is named after a coastal town in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra
Malwan draws its name from the historic coastal town of Malwan in Maharashtra.
'Shachi', launched on 31 March 2026, is the first ship of which class of the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: A — Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel
Shachi (Yard 1280) is the first of eleven Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs).
How many Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels are being built for the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: D — Eleven
Shachi is the first of eleven NGOPVs, built concurrently at GSL Goa and GRSE Kolkata.
Consider the following statements about the NGOPV 'Shachi': 1. It was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata. 2. The NGOPV crest depicts the Ursa Major constellation and a lighthouse. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Shachi was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa; the crest depicts Ursa Major and a red-and-white lighthouse.
In March 2026 the Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth about ₹1,950 crore with BEL for which equipment for the IAF?
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Correct answer: B — Two Mountain Radars
The contract is for procurement of two Mountain Radars with associated equipment and infrastructure for the IAF, at about ₹1,950 crore.
The Mountain Radar ordered for the IAF in March 2026 was designed and developed by which DRDO laboratory?
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Correct answer: C — Electronics & Radar Development Establishment
The Mountain Radar is indigenously designed and developed by the Electronics & Radar Development Establishment of DRDO.
'Sanshodhak', delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 March 2026, is what type of vessel?
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Correct answer: D — Survey Vessel (Large)
Sanshodhak (Yard 3028) is the fourth and last Survey Vessel (Large) built by GRSE for the Navy.
Which of the following is NOT one of the Survey Vessel (Large) ships commissioned before Sanshodhak?
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Correct answer: D — INS Nistar
The earlier SVL ships were INS Sandhayak, INS Nirdeshak and INS Ikshak, commissioned on 3 Feb 2024, 18 Dec 2024 and 6 Nov 2025.
'Dunagiri', delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 March 2026, belongs to which class of frigates?
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Correct answer: A — Nilgiri class (Project 17A)
Dunagiri (Yard 3023) is the fifth ship of the Nilgiri class (Project 17A).
Which shipyard built and delivered the frigate Dunagiri in March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata
Dunagiri is the second P17A ship built at GRSE and was delivered at GRSE, Kolkata.
Consider the following statements about the frigate Dunagiri: 1. It is the fifth Project 17A ship delivered to the Navy. 2. Its predecessor INS Dunagiri was a Leander-class frigate in service from 1977 to 2010. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Dunagiri is the fifth P17A ship delivered in the last 16 months, and the earlier INS Dunagiri was a Leander-class frigate that served from 5 May 1977 to 10 October 2010.
'Agray', delivered on 30 March 2026, is the fourth of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by which shipyard?
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Correct answer: A — Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Agray is the fourth of eight ASW SWC indigenously designed and built by GRSE, Kolkata.
C-DOT, which signed an MoU with Delhi Police in March 2026, functions under which department?
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Correct answer: C — Department of Telecommunications
C-DOT is the premier telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
How many indigenous solutions will C-DOT deploy for Delhi Police under the March 2026 MoU?
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Correct answer: D — Nine
Under the MoU, C-DOT will deploy nine advanced solutions for modern policing.
The Defence Acquisition Council on 27 March 2026 granted Acceptance of Necessity for proposals worth about:
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Correct answer: C — ₹2.38 lakh crore
The DAC granted AoN for proposals worth about ₹2.38 lakh crore. ₹6.73 lakh crore is the total AoN for FY 2025-26.
The Medium Transport Aircraft cleared by the DAC in March 2026 are meant to replace which IAF transport fleets?
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Correct answer: D — AN-32 and IL-76
The Medium Transport Aircraft will replace the transport fleet of AN-32 and IL-76.
Match the service with the item cleared by the DAC on 27 March 2026: 1. Indian Army – a. Heavy Duty Air Cushion Vehicles 2. Indian Air Force – b. Dhanush Gun System 3. Indian Coast Guard – c. S-400 missile system
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Correct answer: A — 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
Dhanush Gun System was cleared for the Army, S-400 for the Air Force and Heavy Duty Air Cushion Vehicles for the Coast Guard.
Where was the IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 held on 27 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Kochi
It was held at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command, Kochi.
India assumes the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) for 2026–2028 after a gap of how many years?
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Correct answer: D — 16
India assumes the IONS Chairmanship for the 2026–2028 cycle after a gap of sixteen years.
Exercise Lamitiye, held in March 2026, is a military exercise between India and:
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Correct answer: C — Seychelles
Lamitiye is an India–Seychelles exercise; the 2026 edition was the first tri-services edition.
Which Indian Navy ship took part in Exercise Lamitiye 2026?
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Correct answer: D — INS Trikand
Stealth frigate INS Trikand took part and departed Port Victoria on 20 March 2026.
Consider the following about Exercise Lamitiye 2026: 1. It was the first edition of the exercise in which the Indian Navy participated. 2. The word 'Lamitiye' means 'friendship' in Creole. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the 2026 tri-services edition marked the Indian Navy's maiden participation, and Lamitiye means 'friendship' in Creole.
The Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels whose keels were laid at Ratnagiri on 17 March 2026 are being built for:
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Correct answer: B — Indian Coast Guard
Yard 16402 and 16403 are the second and third of six NGOPVs for the Indian Coast Guard.
Consider the following about the Indian Coast Guard's Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels: 1. They are being designed and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. 2. Each ship will have a range of 5,000 nautical miles and a maximum speed of 23 knots. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Defence release on the keel laying of 17 March 2026.
The upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount flagged off at BHEL on 12 March 2026 is meant for which service?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Navy
The upgraded SRGM, a naval gun for anti-aircraft and anti-surface roles, was flagged off for the Indian Navy.
Where is the BHEL plant at which the upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount was flagged off on 12 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Haridwar
The flag-off took place at BHEL's Haridwar facility in Uttarakhand, which houses the Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant and the Central Foundry and Forge Plant.
What are the stated rate of fire and range of the upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount flagged off by BHEL?
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Correct answer: B — 120 rounds a minute, up to 35 km
BHEL said the weapon can fire up to 120 rounds per minute with a range of up to 35 km.
Which document did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh release at South Block on 10 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Defence Forces Vision 2047
Rajnath Singh released 'Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military'.
Which headquarters articulated the 'Defence Forces Vision 2047' released in March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff
The blueprint was articulated by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS).
Who released the Ministry of Defence's Manual of Security Instructions 2026 on 9 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Rajesh Kumar Singh
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh released the manual at South Block, New Delhi.
The Indian Army's Central Command held its first-ever Strategic Communication Conclave on 7 March 2026 in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Lucknow
The Central Command's first Strategic Communication Conclave was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, with close to 500 attendees.
The 57th Raising Day ceremony of the CISF, attended by Amit Shah on 6 March 2026, was held at which place?
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Correct answer: A — Mundali, Odisha
Amit Shah addressed the CISF's 57th Raising Day ceremony at Mundali, Odisha.
According to Amit Shah on 6 March 2026, how many airports does the CISF secure?
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Correct answer: C — 70
He said the CISF secures 361 vital installations, including 70 airports.
Consider the following statements about the CISF, as stated at its 57th Raising Day: 1. It has been designated the nodal agency for drone security. 2. It will now also be responsible for the security of the country's ports. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Amit Shah said the CISF is the nodal agency for drone security and will also secure the country's ports.
At Sagar Sankalp in Kolkata on 6 March 2026, Rajnath Singh said India's defence exports are poised to reach about how much by April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹29,000 crore
He said defence exports are poised to reach approximately ₹29,000 crore by April 2026.
What shipbuilding target did Rajnath Singh mention at Sagar Sankalp?
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Correct answer: D — Top 10 by 2030 and top 5 by 2047
The government aims to steer India into the top 10 shipbuilding nations by 2030 and the top five by 2047.
INS Tarangini, which reached Colombo on 6 March 2026 after training Sri Lanka Navy cadets, is what type of vessel?
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Correct answer: A — Sail training ship
INS Tarangini is the Indian Navy's sail training ship; it trained 3 officers and 26 trainees of the Sri Lanka Naval and Maritime Academy.
The Iranian warship IRIS Dena sank on 4 March 2026 off which coastal town?
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Correct answer: D — Galle, Sri Lanka
According to the Ministry of Defence, the ship was operating about 20 nautical miles west of Galle, Sri Lanka.
Where was the distress call from IRIS Dena received on 4 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — MRCC Colombo
The distress call was received at the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, as reported by the Sri Lanka Navy.
Which Indian Navy ship, operating nearby, reached the IRIS Dena search area by 1600 hrs on 4 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — INS Tarangini
INS Tarangini was deployed to aid the rescue effort and arrived in the search area by 1600 hrs; INS Ikshak later sailed from Kochi.
According to AP, how many people did the Sri Lanka Navy rescue after IRIS Dena sank?
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Correct answer: B — 32
AP reported that the Sri Lanka Navy rescued 32 people and recovered 87 bodies.
Consider the following statements about the IRIS Dena incident of 4 March 2026: 1. The ship was in the search-and-rescue region under India's responsibility when it sent the distress call. 2. The ship had recently taken part in International Fleet Review 2026, an exercise hosted by India. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The Ministry of Defence said the ship was in the SAR region under Sri Lanka's responsibility, so Sri Lanka led the search; BBC reported its participation in International Fleet Review 2026 hosted by India.
For which force are the six ALH Mk-III (Maritime Role) helicopters contracted on 3 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Coast Guard
The six ALH Mk-III (MR) helicopters, worth ₹2,901 crore, are for the Indian Coast Guard.
With which company did the Defence Ministry sign the contract for Vertical Launch-Shtil missiles on 3 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — JSC Rosoboronexport
The ₹2,182 crore VL-Shtil contract was signed with JSC Rosoboronexport of the Russian Federation.
What was the combined value of the ALH Mk-III and VL-Shtil contracts signed on 3 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹5,083 crore
The two contracts totalled ₹5,083 crore: ₹2,901 crore for ALH Mk-III and ₹2,182 crore for VL-Shtil.
Consider the following statements about the ALH Mk-III (MR) contract of 3 March 2026: 1. It was placed with HAL under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. 2. The helicopters are single-engine platforms meant only for shore-based operations. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The Ministry describes the ALH Mk-III as twin-engine helicopters able to operate from shore-based airfields and from ships at sea.
With which shipyard did the Defence Ministry sign a contract on 2 March 2026 for four 500-tonne fuel barges for the Navy?
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Correct answer: A — Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, Thane
The contract was concluded with Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, Thane, an MSME shipyard.
Under whose classification rules will the Navy's new self-propelled fuel barges be built?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Register of Shipping
The barges will be built under the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
To which city did INSV Kaundinya make her maiden overseas voyage, completed with her flag-in at Mumbai on 2 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Muscat
INSV Kaundinya returned after her maiden overseas voyage to Muscat, Oman.
The design of INSV Kaundinya is inspired by a 5th-century CE depiction found at which site?
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Correct answer: A — Ajanta Caves
The Navy says INSV Kaundinya is inspired by a 5th-century CE depiction from the Ajanta Caves.
Consider the following statements about INSV Kaundinya: 1. Her wooden planks are stitched together with coir rope and sealed with natural resins. 2. She was inducted into the Indian Navy in May 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The vessel uses ancient stitched-plank construction with coir rope and natural resins, and was inducted in May 2025.
Which body, chaired by the Prime Minister, met on 1 March 2026 to review the evolving situation in West Asia?
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Correct answer: B — Cabinet Committee on Security
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by the Prime Minister, met on the evening of 1 March 2026.
With which Gulf leader did PM Modi speak on 1 March 2026, condemning attacks on his country?
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Correct answer: D — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
On 1 March 2026 Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and condemned the attacks on the UAE.
Which Indian Navy sail training ship arrived at Alexandria, Egypt, on 1 March 2026 during the Lokayan-26 expedition?
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Correct answer: D — INS Sudarshini
INS Sudarshini arrived at Alexandria on 1 March 2026 during Lokayan-26.
Through which canal did INS Sudarshini transit northbound before reaching Alexandria on 1 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Suez Canal
The ship made a northbound transit of the 193-km Suez Canal after departing Safaga.
Which two countries launched air strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — United States and Israel
The United States and Israel launched the strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026.
Iran's Supreme Leader killed in the strikes of 28 February 2026 had held the post since which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1989
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had led Iran since 1989, according to Reuters.
Where had US–Iran nuclear talks been held two days before the strikes of 28 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Geneva
The strikes came two days after US–Iran nuclear talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, ended without a breakthrough.
Consider the following statements about India's response on 28 February 2026: 1. The Civil Aviation Ministry reviewed preparedness with AAI, DGCA, airlines and airport operators. 2. Indian airlines were directed to suspend all international flights indefinitely. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Airlines were told to monitor NOTAMs and reroute or divert flights where needed, not to suspend all international flights.