Defence & Security Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Where were the flight-trials of DRDO's ULPGM-V3, announced on 25 July 2025, carried out?
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Correct answer: A — National Open Area Range, Kurnool
PIB (25 July 2025): DRDO carried out flight-trials of ULPGM-V3 at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
The UAV from which ULPGM-V3 was released during its July 2025 trials was developed by:
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Correct answer: B — Newspace Research Technologies, Bengaluru
PIB: the missile was released from a UAV indigenously developed by Indian start-up Newspace Research Technologies, Bengaluru.
Consider the following statements about ULPGM-V3 (July 2025): 1. It is an enhanced version of ULPGM-V2. 2. It offers three modular warhead options, and the July 2025 trials were in the anti-armour configuration. 3. Its Development cum Production Partners were HAL and BEL. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
PIB: ULPGM-V3 enhances ULPGM-V2; it has three modular warheads and the trials were for the anti-armour configuration. The DcPPs were Adani Defence and Bharat Dynamics Limited, not HAL and BEL, so 3 is wrong.
The India-Maldives commemorative stamps released on 25 July 2025 depict the Indian 'Uru' boat, handcrafted in the boatyards of:
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Correct answer: C — Beypore, Kerala
PIB (25 July 2025): the stamps depict the Indian boat Uru, a large wooden dhow handcrafted in the historic boatyards of Beypore, Kerala, and the Maldivian Vadhu Dhoni.
Which building in Male, constructed with India's financial assistance, was jointly inaugurated by PM Modi and President Muizzu on 25 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Defence building
PIB (25 July 2025): the leaders jointly inaugurated the eleven-storey Ministry of Defence building of Maldives in Male, built with India's financial assistance.
Where did PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer hold talks on 24 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Chequers, Buckinghamshire
PIB (24 July 2025): PM Modi was received by PM Starmer at the UK Prime Minister's country residence at Chequers in Buckinghamshire.
Which document, steering the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the next ten years, was adopted on 24 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — India-UK Vision 2035
PIB: the two leaders adopted the India-UK Vision 2035, which will steer the relationship for the next ten years.
Where did PM Modi call on King Charles III on 24 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sandringham Estate
PIB (24 July 2025): PM Modi called on King Charles III at Sandringham Estate, the summer residence of His Majesty.
Consider the following statements about the Modi-Starmer talks of 24 July 2025: 1. The leaders welcomed the finalisation of a Defence Industrial Roadmap. 2. The two sides agreed to negotiate a Double Contribution Convention that will come into effect along with CETA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
PIB (24 July 2025): the leaders welcomed the finalisation of a Defence Industrial Roadmap, and the two sides agreed to negotiate a Double Contribution Convention which will come into effect along with CETA. Both correct.
Which Indian Navy ships arrived at Da Nang, Vietnam, on 24 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — INS Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan
PIB: INS Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet arrived at Tien Sa Port, Da Nang, Vietnam on 24 July 2025.
The Indian Navy ships that visited Da Nang in July 2025 belong to which fleet?
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Correct answer: C — Eastern Fleet
PIB: the ships of the Eastern Fleet were under RAdm Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.
Who led the Israeli side at the India-Israel defence meeting held in New Delhi on 23 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Maj Gen (Res) Amir Baram, DG, Israel Ministry of Defence
PIB (23 July 2025): Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held a bilateral meeting with Director General, Israel Ministry of Defence, Major General (Res) Amir Baram.
At the 23 July 2025 meeting, India and Israel agreed to work towards developing:
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Correct answer: C — An institutional framework for deepening defence ties
PIB: the two sides concurred to work towards developing an institutional framework for further deepening of defence ties.
'Samudra Prachet', launched by Goa Shipyard Ltd on 23 July 2025, is a:
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Correct answer: C — Pollution Control Vessel
PIB (23 July 2025): Samudra Prachet is the last of two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels constructed by GSL for the Indian Coast Guard.
What is the indigenous content of the Pollution Control Vessel 'Samudra Prachet'?
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Correct answer: D — 72%
PIB: with 72% indigenous content, the project has contributed to national capability-building.
Consider the following statements about 'Samudra Prachet' (July 2025): 1. It is fitted with two side-sweeping arms capable of collecting oil spills while underway. 2. It is the second of two Pollution Control Vessels built by GSL for the Indian Coast Guard, the first having been launched in August 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the vessel has two side-sweeping arms to collect oil spills while underway; it is the last of two PCVs, and the first PCV was launched on 29 August 2024. Both correct.
Where was the keel of the Indian Coast Guard's first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel laid on 22 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai
PIB (22 July 2025): the keel-laying of Yard 16401, first of six NGOPVs for ICG, was held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Mumbai.
How many Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels are being built for the Indian Coast Guard under the contract of December 2023?
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Correct answer: D — Six
PIB: Yard 16401 is the first of six NGOPVs, being constructed under a contract signed on 20 December 2023.
Consider the following statements about the ICG's Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (July 2025): 1. Each 117-metre vessel will have a range of 5,000 nautical miles. 2. They are being procured under the Buy (Global) category. 3. They will feature AI-based predictive maintenance and remotely piloted drones. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PIB: the 117 m vessel has a 5,000 nm range and features AI-based predictive maintenance and remotely piloted drones. The NGOPVs are fully indigenous under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, not Buy (Global), so 2 is wrong.
Who led the Indian delegation at the India-Nepal Home Secretary-level talks on 22 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Govind Mohan
PIB (MHA): the Indian delegation was led by Home Secretary Govind Mohan; Nepal's by Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadee.
At the India-Nepal Home Secretary talks of July 2025, the two sides welcomed the finalisation of the text of which agreement?
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Correct answer: C — Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
PIB: they welcomed the finalisation of the text of the Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters and agreed to work towards early conclusion of the revised Extradition Treaty.
Consider the following statements about the India-Nepal Home Secretary talks (22 July 2025): 1. The revised Extradition Treaty was signed during the talks. 2. The next round of talks will be held in Nepal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB: the sides only agreed to work towards early conclusion of the revised Extradition Treaty, so 1 is wrong; the next talks will be held in Nepal, so 2 is correct.
Bharat NCX 2025, the National Cybersecurity Exercise that began on 21 July 2025, is conducted by the National Security Council Secretariat in collaboration with which institution?
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Correct answer: C — Rashtriya Raksha University
PIB (NSCS): the exercise is conducted by the NSCS in collaboration with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU).
What is the theme of the National Cybersecurity Exercise Bharat NCX 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Enhancing the Operational Preparedness of Indian Cyberspace
PIB (NSCS): Bharat NCX 2025 introduces the focused theme 'Enhancing the Operational Preparedness of Indian Cyberspace'.
Ajay (Yard 3034), launched at GRSE Kolkata on 21 July 2025, is which ship of the GRSE-built ASW Shallow Water Craft project?
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Correct answer: D — Eighth and last
PIB (MoD): Ajay is the eighth and last ship of the ASW SWC project built by GRSE.
Which ship, the first of the ASW Shallow Water Craft class, was commissioned on 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Arnala
PIB (MoD): the first ship of the class, Arnala, was commissioned on 18 June 2025.
Consider the following statements about the ship Ajay launched in July 2025: 1. Its indigenous content is over 80 percent. 2. It is propelled by gas turbines driving conventional propellers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB: indigenous content is over 80%, so 1 is correct; the ship is powered by diesel engines and propelled by waterjets, so 2 is wrong.
The 13th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the Korea Coast Guard (New Delhi, 21 July 2025) was held under an MoU signed in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 2006
PIB (MoD): the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to share best practices and enhance interoperability under the 2006 MoU.
During the Indian Navy's Singapore port call of July 2025, Commanding Officers of Eastern Fleet ships laid a wreath at which memorial?
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Correct answer: A — Kranji War Memorial
PIB (MoD): the Commanding Officers took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Kranji War Memorial, honouring Indian soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II.
The Indian Navy ships' port call to Singapore (16-19 July 2025) was under the command of which officer?
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Correct answer: B — Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet
PIB: the ships were under the command of Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF).
Which group of ships made the Indian Navy's port call to Singapore in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — INS Delhi, Shakti, Satpura and Kiltan
PIB: Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, Satpura and Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet made the port call (16-19 July 2025).
Consider the following statements about the Indian Navy's Singapore port call of July 2025: 1. The deck reception during the visit was hosted on board INS Delhi. 2. The port call took place from 20 to 23 July 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
PIB: the deck reception was hosted on board INS Shakti, so 1 is wrong; the port call was from 16 to 19 July 2025 (the release was issued on 23 July), so 2 is wrong.
What is the strength of the 81st Staff Course under way at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — 500 officers, including 45 from 35 friendly countries
PIB (MoD): the 45-week 81st Staff Course comprises 500 student officers, including 45 from 35 friendly countries.
Which division has been institutionalised at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, to foster jointness and inter-services awareness?
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Correct answer: A — Deep Purple Division
PIB (MoD): the DSSC Commandant briefed the CDS on training that emphasises jointness and inter-services awareness, specifically through the institutionalisation of the Deep Purple Division.
On 19 July 2025, CDS General Anil Chauhan delivered a talk at DSSC Wellington on which military operation?
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Correct answer: D — Operation Sindoor
PIB (MoD): the CDS delivered a talk on Operation Sindoor, highlighting the tri-services synergy shown in the operations.
INS Sandhayak, the Indian Navy's first indigenous Survey Vessel Large, made its maiden port call in July 2025 at which Malaysian port?
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Correct answer: B — Port Klang
PIB (MoD): INS Sandhayak made her maiden port call at Port Klang, Malaysia, for hydrographic cooperation from 16 to 19 July 2025.
When was INS Sandhayak, the first ship of the Sandhayak-class survey vessels, commissioned?
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Correct answer: A — February 2024
PIB: INS Sandhayak, the first of the indigenously designed and built Sandhayak-class hydrographic survey ships, was commissioned in February 2024.
The visit of INS Sandhayak to Malaysia promoted the MAHASAGAR vision. What does MAHASAGAR stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
PIB (MoD): MAHASAGAR stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
Which shipyard built INS Nistar, the first indigenous Diving Support Vessel, commissioned on 18 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Hindustan Shipyard Limited
PIB (MoD): INS Nistar is the first of the two Diving Support Vessels being built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited.
INS Nistar was built with what level of indigenous content and MSME participation?
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Correct answer: A — Over 80% indigenous content; 120 MSMEs
PIB (MoD): with participation of 120 MSMEs and over 80% indigenous content, INS Nistar shows India's ability to build complex ships.
Consider the following statements about INS Nistar: 1. It is designed to undertake deep-sea saturation diving and rescue operations. 2. It was commissioned at Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoD): the ship is designed for complex deep-sea saturation diving and rescue operations, so 1 is correct; it was commissioned at Visakhapatnam on 18 July 2025, so 2 is wrong.
INS Nistar was commissioned on 18 July 2025 in the presence of which Raksha Rajya Mantri?
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Correct answer: B — Sanjay Seth
PIB (MoD): INS Nistar was commissioned in the presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth in Visakhapatnam.
In the DRI seizure at Bengaluru airport on 18 July 2025, where was the 4 kg of cocaine concealed?
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Correct answer: D — In the covers of two superhero comics
PIB (Finance): the passenger was carrying two unusually heavy superhero comics; white powder recovered from the covers tested positive for cocaine (4,006 grams, about Rs 40 crore).
In which city did L&T hand over the first set of LCA Mk1A wing assemblies to HAL on 17 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Coimbatore
PIB (MoD): the first set of wing assemblies for LCA Mk1A, produced by L&T, was handed over to HAL in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on July 17, 2025.
As per the L&T official at the handover, how many LCA Mk1A wing sets will L&T supply annually initially, and to what level does it plan to scale up?
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Correct answer: C — 4 sets, scaling up to 12
PIB (MoD): L&T's Arun Ramchandani said L&T is set to supply four wing sets annually, with plans to scale up to 12 sets per annum.
Match the LCA Mk1A structural module with its private-sector supplier as listed by the Ministry of Defence: 1. Centre fuselage assembly 2. Fin & rudder assemblies 3. Air intake assemblies
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Correct answer: B — 1-VEM Technologies, 2-Tata Advanced Systems, 3-Lakshmi Machine Works
PIB (MoD): the LCA Tejas Division has received Air Intake Assemblies from Lakshmi Machine Works, Rear fuselage from Alpha Tocol, Fin & Rudder from Tata Advanced Systems and Centre Fuselage from VEM Technologies.
From which test range were the Prithvi-II and Agni-I missiles test-fired on 17 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha
PIB (MoD): Prithvi-II and Agni-I were successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on July 17, 2025.
The test-firing of the Prithvi-II and Agni-I short-range ballistic missiles on 17 July 2025 was conducted under the aegis of:
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Correct answer: D — Strategic Forces Command
PIB (MoD): the tests were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.
The Mount Everest expedition flagged in by the Defence Secretary on 17 July 2025 was conducted to commemorate 60 years of which institute?
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Correct answer: C — Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi
PIB (MoD): the expedition to Mount Everest was conducted to commemorate 60 glorious years of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi; HMI and JIM&WS were collaborators.
Akash Prime, which destroyed two high-speed unmanned aerial targets on 16 July 2025, is the upgraded variant of the Akash Weapon System for which service?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Army
PIB (MoD): Akash Prime is the upgraded variant of the Akash Weapon System for the Indian Army.
Akash Prime, tested in Ladakh on 16 July 2025, is customised to operate at altitudes above:
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Correct answer: D — 4,500 metres
PIB (MoD): the weapon system is customised to operate in altitude above 4,500 metres and has an indigenously developed Radio Frequency seeker.
Consider the following statements about the Akash Prime trial of 16 July 2025: 1. It was conducted as part of the First of Production Model firing trial. 2. Akash Prime uses an imported infrared seeker. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoD): the trials were done as part of the First of Production Model firing trial, so 1 is correct; Akash Prime has an indigenously developed Radio Frequency seeker, so 2 is wrong.
Consider the following statements about the workshop inaugurated by CDS General Anil Chauhan on 16 July 2025: 1. It was held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on indigenisation of critical components in UAVs and counter-UAS. 2. The CDS called for a counter-UAS grid integrating radars, sensors, jammers and directed energy weapons. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MoD): the CDS inaugurated the Workshop and Exhibition on Indigenisation of Critical Components in UAV and C-UAS at Manekshaw Centre, and detailed the need for a counter-UAS grid integrating radars, sensors, jammers and directed energy weapons. Both are correct.
ADIDOC, launched on 14 July 2025, is a:
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Correct answer: A — Carbon fibre foot prosthesis
MoD: DRDO and AIIMS Bibinagar unveiled ADIDOC, an indigenously developed optimised carbon foot prosthesis.
Which DRDO laboratory co-developed the ADIDOC foot prosthesis with AIIMS Bibinagar?
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Correct answer: D — DRDL
MoD: ADIDOC was developed by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), DRDO, with AIIMS Bibinagar.
Up to what load has the ADIDOC prosthesis been tested, and what is its stated cost?
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Correct answer: B — Up to 125 kg; under ₹20,000
MoD: ADIDOC has been tested for loads up to 125 kg and costs under ₹20,000; imported equivalents cost about ₹2 lakh.
From which aircraft was the Astra BVRAAM with an indigenous RF seeker flight-tested on 11 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Su-30 Mk-I
MoD: DRDO and IAF flight-tested Astra with indigenous RF seeker from the Su-30 Mk-I platform off the coast of Odisha.
What was the key indigenous component validated in the Astra flight-tests of 11 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Radio Frequency (RF) seeker
MoD: the tests validated Astra equipped with an indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker designed and developed by DRDO.
What is the range of the Astra BVRAAM, as stated by the Ministry of Defence in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Exceeding 100 km
MoD: Astra BVRAAM has a range exceeding 100 km.
The flight data of the Astra tests on 11 July 2025 was captured by range tracking instruments of which facility?
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Correct answer: A — Integrated Test Range, Chandipur
MoD: the performance was validated through flight data captured by range tracking instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.
What is the title of the whitepaper on quantum-safe cybersecurity launched by MeitY on 11 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness
MeitY: MeitY, CERT-In and SISA jointly launched a whitepaper titled 'Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness'.
Along with MeitY, which two entities jointly launched the 'Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness' whitepaper?
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Correct answer: B — CERT-In and SISA
MeitY: the Ministry, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and cybersecurity firm SISA jointly launched the whitepaper.
To which harbour was the disabled US yacht 'Sea Angel' towed by the Indian Coast Guard on 11 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Campbell Bay
Ministry of Defence: on the morning of July 11, 2025, the yacht was towed and escorted to Campbell Bay harbour.
At which shipyard was the keel of the Indian Navy's third Fleet Support Ship laid on 9 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli
MoD: the keel laying ceremony of the third FSS was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, on 9 July 2025.
How many Fleet Support Ships did the Indian Navy contract from Hindustan Shipyard Limited in August 2023?
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Correct answer: C — Five
MoD: the Indian Navy signed a contract with HSL for acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships in August 2023, with deliveries commencing mid-2027.
With which company did the Indian Navy sign a contract to implement the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project (announced July 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Electronics Limited
MoD: the Indian Navy signed a contract with M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for the NMDA Project.
Under the NMDA Project, which existing centre will be upgraded into a Multi-Agency NMDA Centre?
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Correct answer: D — Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC), Gurugram
MoD: IMAC at Gurugram, the nodal centre of the NC3I Network, will be upgraded into a Multi-Agency NMDA Centre.
Which shipyard delivered 'Nistar', the first indigenous Diving Support Vessel, to the Indian Navy on 8 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Hindustan Shipyard Limited
MoD: Nistar was delivered by Hindustan Shipyard Limited to the Indian Navy on 8 July 2025 at Visakhapatnam.
Up to what depth can Diving Support Vessel 'Nistar' undertake deep sea saturation diving?
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Correct answer: C — 300 m
MoD: Nistar can undertake deep sea saturation diving up to 300 m; its side diving stage allows diving up to 75 m and its ROVs operate up to 1,000 m.
Besides diving operations, 'Nistar' will serve as the 'Mother Ship' for which asset?
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Correct answer: D — Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV)
MoD: the ship will serve as the Mother Ship for the Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) to rescue and evacuate personnel in case of a submarine emergency.
Which DRDO laboratory designed and developed the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR)?
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Correct answer: B — Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune
MoD: DRDO's ARDE, Pune, with HEMRL and NSTL, designed and developed ERASR.
How many ERASRs were test-evaluated during the user trials concluded on 7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 17
MoD: a total of 17 ERASRs were successfully test evaluated at different ranges.
From which Indian Navy ship were the ERASR user trials of June–July 2025 carried out?
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Correct answer: D — INS Kavaratti
MoD: user trials of ERASR were successfully carried out from INS Kavaratti from 23 June to 7 July 2025.
Which companies are the production partners for the ERASR?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, Nagpur
MoD: Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, Nagpur are the production partners.
At which port did Japan Coast Guard Ship Itsukushima arrive on 7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Chennai
MoD: JCG Ship Itsukushima arrived at Chennai Port on 7 July 2025 as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training.
What is the name of the joint sea exercise between the Indian Coast Guard and JCG Itsukushima scheduled for 12 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jaa Mata
MoD: the port call culminates in a joint sea exercise 'Jaa Mata' (see you later) on July 12, 2025.
The Indian Coast Guard–Japan Coast Guard engagement of July 2025 builds on a Memorandum of Cooperation signed in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2006
MoD: this engagement builds on the 2006 Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan.