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Where is the 8th edition of the India–France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI being held from 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, France
PIB (MoD): The exercise will be conducted at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, France from 18 June 2025 to 1 July 2025.
The Indian Army contingent for Exercise SHAKTI-VIII is represented primarily by a battalion of which regiment?
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Correct answer: D — Jammu and Kashmir Rifles
PIB (MoD): The 90-member Indian contingent is represented primarily by a Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles.
Consider the following statements about Exercise SHAKTI: 1. It is a biennial training engagement between the Indian and French Armies. 2. The edition beginning on 18 June 2025 is its 8th edition. 3. The 2025 edition focuses on joint operations under Chapter VI of the UN Charter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (MoD): SHAKTI is a biennial engagement and the 2025 exercise is its 8th edition; it focuses on operations under Chapter VII, not Chapter VI, of the UN Charter. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
Where was INS Arnala commissioned on 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam
PIB (MoD): INS Arnala was commissioned on 18 June 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
INS Arnala, commissioned in June 2025, is the first of which class of vessels?
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Correct answer: A — Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
PIB (MoD): INS Arnala is the first of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft.
INS Arnala is the largest Indian naval warship propelled by which combination?
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Correct answer: C — Diesel engine and waterjet
PIB (MoD): The 77-metre warship is the largest Indian naval warship propelled by a Diesel engine and waterjet combination.
Consider the following statements about INS Arnala: 1. INS Arnala has been commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command. 2. Representatives of GRSE and L&T Shipbuilding attended its commissioning. 3. INS Arnala is named after a historic coastal fort off Gujarat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (MoD): INS Arnala joined the Eastern Naval Command, and GRSE and L&T Shipbuilding were represented; it is named after a historic coastal fort off Maharashtra, not Gujarat. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
What is the name of the national-level cyber security exercise that commenced on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Cyber Suraksha
PIB (MoD): 'Cyber Suraksha', a comprehensive Cyber Security Exercise, commenced on June 16, 2025.
The 'Cyber Suraksha' exercise of June 2025 was organised by the Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of:
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Correct answer: B — Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff
PIB (MoD): The exercise was organised by Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.
Consider the following statements about the 'Cyber Suraksha' exercise: 1. It runs from 16 June to 27 June 2025. 2. Over 100 participants from national-level agencies and defence stakeholders are taking part. 3. A conclave of Chief Information Security Officers is part of the exercise. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoD): The exercise runs from 16 to 27 June 2025 with over 100 participants, and a CISOs conclave is dovetailed into it. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
'Achal', launched in Goa on 16 June 2025, is which type of vessel?
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Correct answer: D — The fifth Fast Patrol Vessel for the Indian Coast Guard
PIB (MoD): 'Achal' is the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) in a series of eight being constructed by GSL, so it is the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel for the Indian Coast Guard.
How many Fast Patrol Vessels are in the series being built by Goa Shipyard Ltd for the Indian Coast Guard, of which 'Achal' is the fifth?
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Correct answer: A — Eight
PIB (MoD): 'Achal' is the fifth FPV in a series of eight, so the answer is Eight.
Over what distance did DRDO and IIT Delhi demonstrate entanglement-based free-space quantum secure communication, as announced on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — More than one km
PIB (MoD): Free-space quantum secure communication using quantum entanglement over a distance of more than one km was achieved.
Where was the free-space optical link for the DRDO–IIT Delhi quantum entanglement demonstration established?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Delhi campus
PIB (MoD): The communication was achieved via a free-space optical link established on the IIT Delhi campus.
How many Civil Police Constables of the Uttar Pradesh Police received appointment letters from Amit Shah in Lucknow on 15 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 60,244
PIB (MHA): Amit Shah distributed appointment letters to 60,244 Civil Police Constables of Uttar Pradesh Police in Lucknow.
Consider the following statements about the UP Police constable recruitment marked on 15 June 2025: 1. The selection was made from a total of 48 lakh applications. 2. Over 12,000 of those selected are young women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MHA): Shah said the selection was made from a total of 48 lakh applications and over 12,000 of those selected are young women. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
Which Chief Minister was present when Amit Shah distributed appointment letters to UP Police constables in Lucknow on 15 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Yogi Adityanath
PIB (MHA): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was among the dignitaries present.
Who was the Reviewing Officer of the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — A P Singh
PIB (Defence): Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, was the Reviewing Officer of the parade.
The Air Force Academy, where the Combined Graduation Parade was held on 14 June 2025, is located at which place?
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Correct answer: D — Dundigal, Hyderabad
PIB (Defence): the Combined Graduation Parade was held at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad.
Who received the Chief of the Air Staff Sword of Honour at the AFA Combined Graduation Parade on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Rohan Krishnamurti
PIB (Defence): Flying Officer Rohan Krishnamurti received the President's Plaque and the CAS Sword of Honour for standing first in the Pilots' course. Nishtha Vaid received the President's Plaque for the ground duty branches.
Who reviewed the spring term passing out parade at IMA Dehradun on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Lasantha Rodrigo
PIB (Defence): Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, was the Reviewing Officer for the Passing Out Parade.
With the June 2025 passing out parade, how many Sri Lankan Army officers had been commissioned from IMA in total?
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Correct answer: D — 296
PIB (Defence): the commissioning of two Sri Lankan cadets brings the total number of Sri Lankan Army officers commissioned from IMA to 296.
Consider the following statements about the IMA passing out parade of 14 June 2025: 1. 451 officer cadets passed out, including 32 from nine friendly foreign countries. 2. The Reviewing Officer had been commissioned from IMA in December 1990 as part of the 87th Course. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The Tribune and ThePrint report 451 cadets including 32 from friendly countries (nine, per The Tribune and The Times of India), and PIB states Rodrigo was commissioned from IMA in December 1990 with the 87th Course. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
Which country hosts the multinational peacekeeping exercise Khaan Quest, whose 2025 edition opened on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Mongolia
PIB and The Economic Times: Exercise Khaan Quest 2025 is hosted by Mongolia at Ulaanbaatar from 14 to 28 June 2025.
The Indian Army contingent at Khaan Quest 2025 was drawn mainly from a battalion of which regiment?
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Correct answer: A — Kumaon Regiment
The Economic Times (Indian Army statement): the 40-member contingent is primarily from a battalion of the Kumaon Regiment. Arunachal Scouts formed the contingent for Nomadic Elephant, per PIB.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Khaan Quest: 1. It began in 2003 as a bilateral exercise between the US Marine Corps and the Mongolian Armed Forces. 2. The 2025 edition was its 22nd iteration. 3. The 2025 edition opened at the Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
U.S. Embassy in Mongolia: Khaan Quest first started in 2003 as a bilateral exercise between the US Marine Corps and the Mongolian Armed Forces. U.S. Army (army.mil): the 2025 edition was the 22nd iteration and opened at the Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar. So 1, 2 and 3 are all correct.
To which tug was the tow of the fire-hit vessel MV Wan Hai 503 transferred off Kochi on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Offshore Warrior
PIB (Defence): the tow of the distressed container vessel was transferred to the ocean-going tug Offshore Warrior on 13 June 2025.
Which Navy helicopter winched the salvage team onto MV Wan Hai 503 on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sea King
PIB (Defence): the salvage team was embarked on a Sea King helicopter at INS Garuda, Kochi and winched down onto the vessel.
Consider the following statements about the MV Wan Hai 503 operation of 13 June 2025: 1. The ICG was coordinating with the Directorate General of Shipping to keep the vessel at least 50 nautical miles from the Indian coast. 2. After the tow was connected, the vessel was towed eastward towards Kochi port. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Defence): the ICG was coordinating with DG Shipping to keep the vessel at least 50 nm from the coastline, so 1 is correct. The vessel was towed westward, away from the coast, so 2 is wrong. So the answer is 1 only.
Which organisation chaired the 137th meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) in New Delhi on 12 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Coast Guard
PIB (Defence): the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) chaired the 137th OSCC meeting in New Delhi on 12 June 2025.
Who, as Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, addressed the 137th OSCC meeting on 12 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Paramesh Sivamani
PIB (Defence): Director General ICG Paramesh Sivamani addressed the committee and underlined the importance of energy security.
In which year was the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) constituted to ensure effective functioning of offshore security arrangements?
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Correct answer: D — 1978
PIB (Defence) (static): the OSCC was constituted in 1978 to ensure the effective functioning of offshore security arrangements.
Which Commander of the Sri Lanka Army began an official visit to India on 11 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Lasantha Rodrigo
PIB (Defence): Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, arrived on an official visit to India from 11 to 14 June 2025.
Which Indian Army command headquarters did Lt Gen Lasantha Rodrigo visit on 12 June 2025, the second day of his India tour?
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Correct answer: C — South Western Command, Jaipur
PIB (Defence): on the second day of his tour, Lt Gen Rodrigo visited the Headquarters of South Western Command, Jaipur and was welcomed by Lt Gen Manjinder Singh.
The container ship MV Wan Hai 503, which caught fire off the Kerala coast on 9 June 2025, was registered under the flag of which country?
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Correct answer: D — Singapore
DG Shipping SITREP-1 and the Indian Navy (Akashvani): MV Wan Hai 503 is a Singapore-flagged container vessel.
Which Indian Navy ship rescued 18 of the 22 crew members of MV Wan Hai 503 on 9 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — INS Surat
Indian Navy (Akashvani): INS Surat and a Dornier aircraft were deployed, and 18 of the 22 crew were rescued and taken towards New Mangalore.
Consider the following statements about the MV Wan Hai 503 incident of 9 June 2025, as reported by the Directorate General of Shipping: 1. The incident position was about 44 nautical miles from Azhikkal, Kerala. 2. The vessel was en route to Kochi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
DG Shipping SITREP-1: the vessel was about 44 nm from Azhikkal, Kerala, and was en route to Nhava Sheva, not Kochi. So 1 only.
The keel of Yard 1283, the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel laid on 9 June 2025, was laid at which shipyard?
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Correct answer: B — Goa Shipyard Ltd
PIB (Defence): Yard 1283, the fourth NGOPV, is being built by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL).
Consider the following statements about the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) programme, as stated on 9 June 2025: 1. GRSE, Kolkata is building seven of the eleven NGOPVs. 2. The NGOPVs have an approximate tonnage of 5,000 tonnes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
PIB (Defence): seven NGOPVs are being built by GSL and four by GRSE, and their approximate tonnage is 3,000 tonnes. So neither statement is correct.
Who was the Chief Guest at the keel-laying of the fourth NGOPV (Yard 1283) at Goa Shipyard on 9 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Krishna Swaminathan
PIB (Defence): Vice Adm Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, was the Chief Guest.
Under the special additional compensation for houses damaged by Pakistani shelling in J&K border districts (MHA, 9 June 2025), how much is given for each fully damaged house?
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Correct answer: C — ₹2 lakh
PIB (MHA): as a special case, additional compensation of ₹2 lakh for each fully damaged house and ₹1 lakh for each partially damaged house was announced.
Consider the following statements about the MHA announcement of 9 June 2025: 1. An additional provision of ₹25 crore was made for 2,060 houses. 2. Similar compensation will also be provided in the border areas of Rajasthan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MHA): ₹25 crore was provided for 2,060 houses, and similar compensation will be given in the border areas of Punjab, not Rajasthan. So 1 only.
The DRDO laboratory VRDE, which transferred technologies of nine systems to industry on 7 June 2025, is located at
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Correct answer: D — Ahilyanagar
The Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) is a DRDO laboratory located in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.
In June 2025, DRDO's VRDE transferred technologies of how many systems to how many industries?
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Correct answer: A — Nine systems to 10 industries
VRDE transferred technologies of nine systems to 10 industries, so the answer is Nine systems to 10 industries.
To which company did DRDO's VRDE transfer the technology of the Vajra Riot Control Vehicle on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Tata Advanced Systems
VRDE transferred the Vajra Riot Control Vehicle technology to Tata Advanced Systems.
Which CPI (Maoist) General Secretary was killed in the 21 May 2025 encounter in Abujhmad, whose officers Amit Shah met on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Basavaraju
The encounter in the forests of Boter village in Abujhmad killed 27 Naxals, including CPI (Maoist) General Secretary Basavaraju alias Gaganna.
At which harbour did the Indian Coast Guard inaugurate a dedicated 76.7-metre jetty on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vizhinjam
ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the dedicated ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala.
The NCC team welcomed in New Delhi on 5 June 2025 completed which successful NCC expedition to Mount Everest?
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Correct answer: D — Third
The 2025 climb marked the Third successful NCC expedition to Mount Everest, following earlier successes in 2013 and 2016.
Consider the following statements about the NCC Mount Everest Expedition 2025: 1. The team consisted of ten cadets, five boys and five girls. 2. The team summited Mount Everest on 5 June 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the team had ten cadets, five boys and five girls. Statement 2 is incorrect: the team summited on 18 May 2025 and was welcomed in New Delhi on 5 June 2025.
As part of its training, the NCC Mount Everest Expedition Team 2025 made a preparatory ascent of which peak?
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Correct answer: C — Mt. Abi Gamin
The novice cadets trained with a preparatory ascent of Mt. Abi Gamin and a winter camp at the Army Mountaineering Institute, Siachen Base Camp.
How many years did the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership complete on 4 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5 years
The India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership completed 5 years on 4 June 2025, the day Richard Marles called on the Prime Minister.
Which Australian leader, who is Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, called on PM Modi on 4 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Richard Marles
Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Aboard which vessel did the Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Expedition sail to Seychelles and back in 2025?
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Correct answer: D — IASV Triveni
The 11 women officers sailed aboard IASV Triveni (Indian Armed Services Vessel), an indigenously built 56-foot sailing yacht.
To which country did the Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Expedition, which returned on 4 June 2025, make its 1,800-nautical-mile voyage?
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Correct answer: B — Seychelles
The team completed a 1,800-nautical-mile international voyage to Seychelles, where it held defence and diplomatic engagements.
How many Param Vishisht Seva Medals did the President confer at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II) on 4 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 30
President Droupadi Murmu conferred 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals at the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Consider the following statements about the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II): 1. Decorations were conferred on personnel of the Armed Forces, the Indian Coast Guard and the Border Roads Organisation. 2. A total of 92 Distinguished Service Decorations were conferred. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The President conferred 92 Distinguished Service Decorations on personnel of the Armed Forces, the Indian Coast Guard and the Border Roads Organisation.
By how many cadets did Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth announce the planned expansion of the NCC on 3 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Three lakh
Sanjay Seth announced the planned expansion of the NCC by three lakh cadets across the country.
In which city was the NCC conference held on 3 June 2025 where the expansion of the NCC was announced?
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Correct answer: A — Bhopal
Sanjay Seth inaugurated the special NCC conference of State Representatives and Additional/Deputy Directors General in Bhopal.
The EUNAVFOR ships that made a maiden visit to India in May–June 2025 operate under which operation, led by Rear Admiral Davide Da Pozzo?
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Correct answer: C — Operation Atalanta
The EUNAVFOR side was led by Rear Admiral Davide Da Pozzo, Force Commander of Operation Atalanta.
The two EUNAVFOR ships that visited Mumbai from 26 May to 1 June 2025 belonged to which navies?
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Correct answer: D — Spain and Italy
ESPS Reina Sofia of the Spanish Navy and ITS Antonio Marceglia of the Italian Navy visited Mumbai, so the ships belonged to Spain and Italy.
Who assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command on 1 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana
Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command on 1 June 2025.
Where is the Andaman and Nicobar Command based?
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Correct answer: A — Sri Vijaya Puram
The Andaman and Nicobar Command is based at Sri Vijaya Puram.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Andaman and Nicobar Command is India's first and only joint services operational command. 2. Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana was commissioned into The Gorkha Rifles. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the ANC is India's first and only joint services operational command, integrating the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. Statement 2 is incorrect: Lt Gen Rana was commissioned into the 10th Battalion of The Garhwal Rifles.
Where was the Spring Term 2025 Passing Out Parade of 186 naval trainees held on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
The Ministry of Defence said the parade was held at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
The Rajya Raksha Mantri Trophy for the Most Promising Cadet at the INA Spring Term 2025 parade was won by a trainee from which country?
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Correct answer: A — Tanzania
It was awarded to Midshipman Kiondo Michael Florence, a trainee from Tanzania.
Who reviewed the Spring Term 2025 Passing Out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy?
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Correct answer: C — Vice Admiral V. Srinivas
The parade was reviewed by Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, FOC-in-C, Southern Naval Command; VAdm CR Praveen Nair is the Commandant of INA.
Which field firing range did Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visit on 27 May 2025 to review the Capacity Development Demonstrations?
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Correct answer: C — Babina
The Ministry of Defence said the COAS visited Babina Field Firing Ranges on 27 May 2025.
The Army's Capacity Development Demonstrations of May 2025 are part of its roadmap called:
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Correct answer: A — Decade of Transformation
The release says the trials mark a significant step in the Army's roadmap for a 'Decade of Transformation'.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Army's Capacity Development Demonstrations announced on 31 May 2025: 1. Dedicated air defence equipment demonstrations were scheduled at Agra and Gopalpur. 2. The trials were conducted with electronic warfare simulations under near-combat conditions. 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.
Which private company handed over the first centre fuselage assembly for the LCA Tejas Mk1A to HAL on 30 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — VEM Technologies
The Ministry of Defence said VEM Technologies handed over the first centre fuselage to HAL.
In which city was the first Tejas Mk1A centre fuselage handed over to HAL?
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Correct answer: A — Hyderabad
The handover took place in Hyderabad on 30 May 2025.
Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A completed Navika Sagar Parikrama II in May 2025 aboard which vessel?
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Correct answer: A — INSV Tarini
The circumnavigation was completed aboard Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini, flagged in at Goa on 29 May 2025.
Which of the following was NOT a port call during Navika Sagar Parikrama II?
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Correct answer: D — Port Louis
Port calls were Fremantle (Australia), Lyttelton (New Zealand), Port Stanley (Falkland Islands) and Cape Town (South Africa); Port Louis was not one.
Consider the following statements about Navika Sagar Parikrama II: 1. Its crew became the first from India to circumnavigate the globe in double-handed mode. 2. The expedition was flagged off from Mumbai in October 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: it was flagged off from the Naval Ocean Sailing Node, Goa on 2 October 2024.
Which three DPSUs were granted Miniratna status by the Defence Minister on 29 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — MIL, AVNL and IOL
Munitions India Ltd, Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd and India Optel Ltd were granted Miniratna status.
Which category of Miniratna status was granted to MIL, AVNL and IOL?
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Correct answer: D — Category-I
The Defence Ministry said the three DPSUs were granted Miniratna Category-I status.