Defence & Security Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Who imposed a curfew across Leh district after the violence of 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta imposed a curfew across Leh district after four people were killed.
The protest in Leh that turned violent on 24 September 2025 was demanding statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under which Schedule of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: A — Sixth Schedule
The protest sought statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh.
Until when was General Anil Chauhan's tenure as Chief of Defence Staff extended on 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 30 May 2026
The ACC extended his service as CDS up to 30 May 2026, or until further orders.
Besides being CDS, General Anil Chauhan also functions as Secretary of which department?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Military Affairs
The CDS also functions as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs.
On which date was General Anil Chauhan first appointed Chief of Defence Staff?
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Correct answer: B — 28 September 2022
General Anil Chauhan was appointed CDS on 28 September 2022.
In which country did Rajnath Singh inaugurate Tata Advanced Systems' Wheeled Armoured Platform plant on 23 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Morocco
The TASL plant is in Berrechid, Morocco.
The Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8x8 to be produced at the Berrechid plant was jointly designed by TASL and which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — DRDO
WhAP 8x8 was jointly designed by TASL and DRDO.
In which city is Tata Advanced Systems' defence manufacturing facility in Morocco located?
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Correct answer: C — Berrechid
The facility is in Berrechid, Morocco.
Consider the following statements about the TASL facility in Morocco: 1. It is the first such plant set up by an Indian private company in Africa. 2. It became operational three months behind schedule. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the facility became operational three months ahead of schedule.
In which city did India and Morocco sign an MoU on defence cooperation on 22 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rabat
The MoU was signed in Rabat, where India will also open a Defence Wing at its embassy.
Consider the following statements about the India–Morocco defence MoU of 22 September 2025: 1. A new Defence Wing will be opened at the Embassy of India in Rabat. 2. The MoU covers cooperation in counter-terrorism and cyber defence. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: India will open a Defence Wing in Rabat, and the MoU covers areas including counter-terrorism and cyber defence.
Project Vijayak of the Border Roads Organisation, which marked its 15th Raising Day in September 2025, operates mainly in:
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Correct answer: C — Ladakh
Project Vijayak celebrated its 15th Raising Day at Kargil and has built over 1,400 km of roads and 80 major bridges across Ladakh.
Consider the following statements about BRO's Project Vijayak: 1. It was raised in 2015. 2. It reopened the Rohtang Pass within 31 days of its winter closure in April 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: Project Vijayak was raised in 2010, and the pass it reopened within 31 days of winter closure in April 2025 was the Zojila Pass.
Over 15 years, BRO's Project Vijayak has built and maintained roughly how much road length in Ladakh?
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Correct answer: A — More than 1,400 km
Project Vijayak has built and maintained more than 1,400 km of roads and 80 major bridges across Ladakh.
International Coastal Cleanup Day, observed by the Indian Coast Guard on 20 September 2025, falls every year on:
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Correct answer: C — The third Saturday of September
The day is observed globally on the third Saturday of September under UNEP and SACEP; the ICG has been India's national coordinator since 2006.
International Coastal Cleanup Day is observed globally under the aegis of which bodies, with the Indian Coast Guard as India's national coordinator?
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Correct answer: A — UNEP and SACEP
The day is observed under the aegis of UNEP and SACEP; the ICG has been national coordinator since 2006.
The Dweep Diksha Dialogue, whose third edition was held in September 2025, is hosted by:
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Correct answer: B — Andaman and Nicobar Command
The Andaman and Nicobar Command, India's only operational Joint Services Command, hosted the third edition at Sri Vijaya Puram.
Where was the third edition of the Dweep Diksha Dialogue held in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sri Vijaya Puram
The Andaman and Nicobar Command hosted the dialogue at Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Which shipyard designed and built ICGS Adamya, commissioned on 19 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Goa Shipyard Limited
ICGS Adamya was designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60% indigenous content.
Consider the following statements about ICGS Adamya: 1. It is the last of a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels. 2. It was commissioned at Visakhapatnam. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: Adamya is the first of the eight Adamya-class FPVs, and it was commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha.
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron concluded a port visit to Maputo in September 2025. Maputo is the capital of:
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Correct answer: C — Mozambique
The squadron's four-day port visit was to Maputo, Mozambique, where it trained with the Mozambique Navy.
Which Indian Navy ship took part in the maiden India–Greece bilateral maritime exercise that concluded on 18 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — INS Trikand
The Indian Navy was represented by the guided missile stealth frigate INS Trikand.
At which Greek naval base was the harbour phase of the maiden India–Greece maritime exercise held in September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Salamis
The harbour phase was held from 13 to 17 September 2025 at Salamis Naval Base.
Consider the following statements about the maiden India–Greece bilateral maritime exercise of September 2025: 1. Its sea phase included joint anti-submarine warfare and cross-deck helicopter operations. 2. Its pre-sail conference was held aboard INS Trikand. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The sea phase included joint ASW and cross-deck helicopter operations, but the pre-sail conference was held aboard HS Themistokles, an Elli-class frigate of the Hellenic Navy.
Where was the Combined Commanders' Conference 2025 held?
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Correct answer: D — Kolkata
The Combined Commanders' Conference 2025 was held in Kolkata, West Bengal, from 15 to 17 September 2025.
What was the theme of the Combined Commanders' Conference 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future
This year's theme was 'Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future'.
In which city did Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement on 17 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Riyadh
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and PM Shehbaz Sharif signed the agreement in Riyadh during Sharif's state visit.
What is the core clause of the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement of September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both
The joint statement said the agreement states that any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.
Consider the following statements about India's official response to the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan defence pact: 1. The MEA said the Government was aware that the development, which formalises a long-standing arrangement, had been under consideration. 2. The MEA said India would study its implications for national security as well as for regional and global stability. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Government was aware the pact had been under consideration and that India would study its implications for national security and for regional and global stability.
What is the number of the MANAS anti-drug helpline that Amit Shah urged greater use of at the ANTF heads conference in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 1933
Amit Shah said greater use should be made of the MANAS helpline number 1933.
How much quantity of drugs was destroyed under the NCB drug disposal campaign launched by Amit Shah on 16 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1.37 lakh kg
Under the campaign, 1.37 lakh kilograms of drugs worth ₹4,800 crore were destroyed at 11 locations.
Consider the following statements about the three-pronged anti-drug strategy outlined by Amit Shah at the second ANTF heads conference: 1. It calls for a humane approach towards the drug supply chain. 2. It calls for a strategic approach towards demand reduction. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Shah called for a ruthless approach to the drug supply chain, a strategic approach to demand reduction and a humane approach to harm reduction.
Which company delivered DSC A20, the first indigenous Diving Support Craft, to the Indian Navy in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd
DSC A20 was delivered by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), Kolkata, on 16 September 2025, the first of five craft contracted in February 2021.
In which district of Jharkhand did CoBRA and Jharkhand Police neutralise Maoist Central Committee member Sahdev Soren on 15 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Hazaribagh
The anti-Naxal operation in which Sahdev Soren alias Parvesh (₹1 crore bounty) was neutralised took place in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
The CoBRA battalions, which led the Hazaribagh operation of 15 September 2025, belong to which force?
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Correct answer: B — Central Reserve Police Force
The operation was carried out by the CoBRA battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) together with Jharkhand Police.
INS Nistar sailed to Singapore in September 2025 to take part in which multinational exercise, a biennial submarine rescue exercise?
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Correct answer: D — Exercise Pacific Reach
INS Nistar made its maiden port call at Changi, Singapore to participate in Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25), a biennial submarine rescue exercise that began on 15 September 2025.
INS Kadmatt, which arrived in Suva, Fiji on 15 September 2025, is what type of warship?
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Correct answer: A — Anti-submarine warfare corvette
INS Kadmatt is an indigenously designed and built anti-submarine warfare corvette; it arrived in Suva for a goodwill visit during its three-month deployment.
The Defence Procurement Manual 2025, approved on 14 September 2025, replaces a manual that was last promulgated in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2009
The DPM, which regulates revenue procurement by the Defence Services, was last promulgated in 2009; the revised DPM 2025 was approved by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The Defence Procurement Manual 2025 primarily governs which type of procurement by the Ministry of Defence?
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Correct answer: D — Revenue procurement of goods and services
The DPM lays down principles for all revenue procurements in the Ministry, valued at around ₹1 lakh crore in the current financial year.
Consider the following statements about liquidated damages (LD) under the Defence Procurement Manual 2025: 1. No LD will be levied during the development phase of a contract. 2. The maximum LD has been lowered to 5%, rising to 10% only in cases of inordinate delay. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: DPM 2025 introduces no LD during the development phase and a minimal 0.1% LD after the prototype is developed; maximum LD is lowered to 5%, and only for inordinate delays can it reach 10%.
Under DPM 2025, for how long can the Ministry of Defence give assured orders (in terms of quantity) to suppliers who develop items?
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Correct answer: A — Up to five years, extendable by up to five more years in special circumstances
DPM 2025 provides an assured guarantee of orders in terms of quantity for up to five years and, in special circumstances, up to another five years.
Which shipyard built 'Androth', the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft delivered to the Indian Navy on 13 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Androth is the second of eight ASW SWCs being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and was delivered at GRSE on 13 September 2025.
The name of the Navy's new anti-submarine shallow water craft 'Androth' is derived from an island in which archipelago?
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Correct answer: C — Lakshadweep
The name Androth is derived from Androth Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, underscoring India's commitment to safeguarding its maritime territories.
Consider the following statements about the ASW Shallow Water Craft 'Androth': 1. At about 77 m, the ASW SWCs are the largest Indian Navy warships propelled by a diesel engine–waterjet combination. 2. Androth is the first of 16 such craft being built by GRSE. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct as per the Ministry of Defence. Statement 2 is incorrect: Androth is the second of eight ASW SWCs being built by GRSE.
Which Indian city will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in 2027?
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Correct answer: D — Chennai
India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the Indian Coast Guard's golden jubilee.
Where was the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit, which chose India as the next host, held in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Rome, Italy
The decision was taken unanimously at the 4th CGGS in Rome, Italy, on 11–12 September 2025, attended by delegates from 115 countries and international organisations.
Which country's coast guard serves as the Secretariat of the Coast Guard Global Summit, as acknowledged by the DG of the Indian Coast Guard?
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Correct answer: A — Japan
During the handover of the CGGS presidency, DG ICG Paramesh Sivamani thanked the Italian Coast Guard for its hospitality and the Japan Coast Guard for its role as the CGGS Secretariat.
Where was the Indian Navy's new base INS Aravali commissioned on 12 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Gurugram
INS Aravali, the Navy's latest naval base, was commissioned at Gurugram in the presence of the Chief of the Naval Staff.
INS Aravali, commissioned in September 2025, will primarily support which function of the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: A — Information and communication centres for command, control and Maritime Domain Awareness
INS Aravali will support the Navy's information and communication centres, which are key to its command, control and Maritime Domain Awareness framework.
What is the motto of the naval base INS Aravali?
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Correct answer: C — Samudrik Surakshayah Sahyogam
INS Aravali is guided by the motto 'Samudrik Surakshayah Sahyogam', meaning 'Maritime Security through Collaboration'.
Which company is building the five Diving Support Craft for the Indian Navy, the third of which (DSC A22) was launched on 12 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd
DSC A22, the third of five Diving Support Craft, is being built by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd, Kolkata, under a contract signed with the Ministry of Defence on 12 February 2021.
Aboard which vessel is the tri-service all-women circumnavigation expedition 'Samudra Pradakshina' being undertaken?
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Correct answer: C — IASV Triveni
Ten women officers are sailing aboard the indigenously built Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni; INSV Tarini was used in the earlier double-handed circumnavigation by two Navy officers.
Which three great capes will the 'Samudra Pradakshina' expedition round?
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Correct answer: A — Leeuwin, Horn and Good Hope
The crew will cross the Equator twice and round the three great Capes: Leeuwin, Horn and Good Hope.
Approximately what distance will the 'Samudra Pradakshina' expedition cover over nine months?
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Correct answer: D — 26,000 nautical miles
The 10 women officers will sail about 26,000 nautical miles on an easterly route over nine months, returning to Mumbai in May 2026.
Consider the following statements about 'Samudra Pradakshina': 1. It was flagged off from Kochi by the Chief of the Naval Staff. 2. The crew comprises women officers from all three services. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged it off virtually from South Block, with the expedition starting from the Gateway of India, Mumbai. Statement 2 is correct: it is a tri-service all-women expedition of 10 officers.
Which ship of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron conducted joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritius National Coast Guard at Port Louis in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — INS Shardul
At Port Louis, INS Shardul undertook joint EEZ surveillance, a PASSEX and cross-boarding exercises with MCGS Valiant; INS Tir and ICGS Sarathi were at La Réunion.
In which country was the multilateral military exercise ZAPAD 2025, joined by an Indian contingent, held?
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Correct answer: A — Russia
The Indian contingent departed for the Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, Russia, for ZAPAD 2025 held from 10 to 16 September 2025.
A battalion of which regiment led the Indian Army component at Exercise ZAPAD 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kumaon Regiment
The Indian Army contingent was led by a battalion of the Kumaon Regiment along with troops from other arms and services.
What was the strength of the Indian Armed Forces contingent for ZAPAD 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 65
The contingent had 65 personnel: 57 from the Indian Army, 7 from the Indian Air Force and 1 from the Indian Navy.
LSAM 25, launched for the Indian Navy on 8 September 2025 at Thane, is which type of vessel?
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Correct answer: D — Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile (ACTCM) barge
LSAM 25 (Yard 135) is the 11th Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile (ACTCM) barge, built by Suryadipta Projects, Thane.
Which Indian naval ship visited Papua New Guinea for its 50th Independence Day celebrations, with the Indian Navy Band performing at the Port Moresby Military Tattoo?
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Correct answer: A — INS Kadmatt
The Indian Navy Band was embarked on INS Kadmatt for the visit to Papua New Guinea.
During INS Kadmatt's visit to Papua New Guinea in September 2025, the crew paid homage at which war cemetery?
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Correct answer: D — Bomana War Cemetery
The crew paid homage at the Bomana War Cemetery, honouring fallen WWII soldiers including many Indians.
Which DRDO establishment held a conclave on 6 September 2025 to engage MSMEs and start-ups for the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor?
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Correct answer: A — Defence Technology and Test Centre (DTTC), Lucknow
DRDO's Defence Technology and Test Centre (DTTC), Lucknow, held the conclave at its Amausi campus.
In September 2025, the Kuki-Zo Council decided to open which National Highway in Manipur for free movement of commuters and essential goods?
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Correct answer: B — NH-02
The Kuki-Zo Council decided to open National Highway-02 for free movement of commuters and essential goods.
The tripartite Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement signed on 4 September 2025 involved the MHA, the Government of Manipur and which groups?
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Correct answer: C — Kuki National Organisation and United People's Front
The tripartite meeting among the MHA, Government of Manipur, KNO and UPF concluded with the signing of the SoO agreement.
For what period is the renegotiated Suspension of Operations agreement signed on 4 September 2025 effective?
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Correct answer: D — One year from signing
The SoO agreement on renegotiated ground rules is effective from the date of signing for a period of one year.
Consider the following statements about the Manipur developments of 4 September 2025: 1. The Kuki-Zo Council committed to cooperate with security forces deployed by the Government of India along NH-02. 2. The SoO agreement was signed on the same ground rules as before, without renegotiation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The KZC committed to cooperate with central security forces along NH-02. The SoO agreement was signed on renegotiated terms and conditions (ground rules), so statement 2 is wrong.
Which Indian warship led the mobile Fleet Review at Port Moresby on 4 September 2025 for Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day?
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Correct answer: D — INS Kadmatt
INS Kadmatt, an indigenous ASW corvette, conducted and led the mobile Fleet Review.