Defence & Security Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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On 15 October 2024, MLAs of which state, representing the Kuki-Zo-Hmar, Meitei and Naga communities, met in New Delhi and appealed to all communities to shun violence?
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Correct answer: C — Manipur
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: a group of elected members of Manipur Assembly, representing Kuki-Zo-Hmar, Meitei and Naga communities, met in New Delhi ... resolved to appeal to the people of the State ... to shun the path of violence.
Who was India's Ambassador to Japan with whom the Army Chief was to interact in Tokyo on 14 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sibi George
PIB (14 Oct 2024): on 14 October General Upendra Dwivedi will interact with Shri Sibi George, Indian Ambassador to Japan.
On the last day of his Japan visit (17 October 2024), where was General Upendra Dwivedi scheduled to lay a wreath?
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Correct answer: A — Hiroshima Peace Park
PIB (14 Oct 2024): on 17 October the COAS will visit Hiroshima and lay a wreath at Hiroshima Peace Park and pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi's Statue there.
'Samarthak', launched on 14 October 2024, is the first ship of which Indian Navy project?
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Correct answer: A — Multi Purpose Vessel project
PIB (14 Oct 2024): Samarthak is the first ship of the two Multi Purpose Vessel project being built by L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy.
When was the contract for the two Multi Purpose Vessels signed between the Ministry of Defence and L&T Shipyard?
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Correct answer: C — 25 March 2022
PIB (14 Oct 2024): the contract for building two Multi Purpose Vessels was signed between MoD and L&T Shipyard on 25 Mar 22.
Which of the following countries was NOT among the participants of the MALABAR 2024 Sea Phase?
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Correct answer: D — France
PIB (15 Oct 2024): ships and aircraft from Australia, India, Japan and USA took part; France was not a participant.
The Sea Phase of MALABAR 2024 commenced on 14 October 2024 off the coast of:
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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam
PIB (15 Oct 2024): the Sea Phase of Exercise MALABAR 2024 commenced on 14 Oct 24 off the coast of Visakhapatnam.
What was the total cost of the 75 BRO projects dedicated to the nation on 12 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — ₹2,236 crore
PIB (12 Oct 2024): Rajnath Singh virtually dedicated 75 BRO projects at a cost of Rs 2,236 crore.
From where did Rajnath Singh virtually dedicate the 75 BRO projects on 12 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Trishakti Corps HQ, Sukna, West Bengal
PIB (12 Oct 2024): Raksha Mantri inaugurated the projects from the Headquarters, Trishakti Corps in Sukna, West Bengal.
The Kupup-Sherathang Road, a highlight of the BRO projects inaugurated on 12 October 2024, is in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Sikkim
PIB (12 Oct 2024): one of the main highlights was the Kupup-Sherathang Road in Sikkim, linking Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg and the Zuluk axis.
Consider the following statements about the 75 BRO projects dedicated on 12 October 2024: 1. They comprise 22 roads, 51 bridges and two other projects. 2. Ladakh has the largest number of these projects. 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. PIB (12 Oct 2024): 22 roads, 51 bridges and two others; 19 are in Jammu and Kashmir, 18 in Arunachal Pradesh and 11 in Ladakh.
In which district of Madhya Pradesh did the DRI bust an illegal mephedrone factory on 12 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Jhabua
PIB (14 Oct 2024): DRI busted a factory in the Industrial Area of Meghnagar, Dist. Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, in the early hours of 12-10-2024.
What was the total quantity and value of mephedrone seized by the DRI in Meghnagar in October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 112 kg; ₹168 crore
PIB (14 Oct 2024): 36 kg powder and 76 kg liquid mephedrone (112 kg) worth Rs. 168 crore seized.
Mephedrone, seized by the DRI in Jhabua, is a psychotropic substance under which law?
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Correct answer: B — NDPS Act, 1985
PIB (14 Oct 2024): Mephedrone is a psychotropic substance under the NDPS Act, 1985.
Where did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh perform Shastra Pooja on Dussehra, 12 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sukna Military Station, West Bengal
PIB (12 Oct 2024): Rajnath Singh performed the traditional Shastra Pooja at the Sukna Military Station in West Bengal on October 12, 2024.
Prerna Sthal, inaugurated on 11 October 2024 in memory of 22 soldiers, is located at Burdang in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Sikkim
PIB (11 Oct 2024): Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated Prerna Sthal at Burdang in Sikkim in memory of 22 soldiers.
The 22 soldiers commemorated at Prerna Sthal, Burdang, lost their lives in a glacial lake outburst flood at which lake?
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Correct answer: B — South Lhonak Lake
PIB (11 Oct 2024): the soldiers lost their lives during a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood at the South Lhonak Lake in Sikkim in October last year.
Swavlamban 2024, announced by the Indian Navy on 11 October 2024, is which edition of its Naval Innovation and Indigenisation seminar?
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Correct answer: D — Third
PIB (11 Oct 2024): the 3rd edition of the Indian Navy's NIIO seminar, Swavlamban 2024, is scheduled at Bharat Mandapam on 28-29 October 2024.
The mortal remains of ICG pilot Commandant Rakesh Kumar Rana, reported retrieved on 11 October 2024, were found off which coast?
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Correct answer: B — Porbandar
PIB (11 Oct 2024): the remains were retrieved approximately 55 km south-west off the coast of Porbandar.
The second Army Commanders' Conference of 2024, which began on 10 October 2024 in a hybrid format, was held at a forward location in:
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Correct answer: D — Gangtok
PIB (11 Oct 2024): the second Army Commanders' Conference of 2024 commenced in a hybrid format on 10 Oct 2024 in a forward location at Gangtok.
LSAM 12 (Yard 80), launched for the Indian Navy on 10 October 2024, is which barge of the 8-barge Missile cum Ammunition Barge project?
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Correct answer: A — Sixth
PIB (11 Oct 2024): LSAM 12 (Yard 80) is the Sixth Barge of the 08 x Missile cum Ammunition Barge project, launched on 10 Oct 24 at Mira Bhayandar.
The Union Cabinet on 9 October 2024 approved roads in border areas of which two states?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan and Punjab
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Cabinet approved construction of 2,280 km roads in border areas of Rajasthan and Punjab.
What is the investment for the 2,280 km of border-area roads approved by the Cabinet on 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹4,406 crore
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the roads will be built at an investment of Rs 4,406 crore.
Consider the following statements about the Cabinet decision of 9 October 2024 on border roads: 1. It covers construction of 2,280 km of roads. 2. It covers border areas of Gujarat as well. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. PIB (9 Oct 2024): 2,280 km roads in border areas of Rajasthan and Punjab; Gujarat is not included.
The opening ceremony of MALABAR 2024 on 9 October 2024 was held onboard INS Satpura at which port?
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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Opening Ceremony of MALABAR 2024 under the Eastern Naval Command was held onboard INS Satpura at Visakhapatnam on 09 Oct 24.
MALABAR 2024, held from 8 to 18 October 2024, was which edition of the exercise?
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Correct answer: D — 28th
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the 28th edition of the multinational maritime exercise commenced on 08 Oct 24 and would extend till 18 Oct 24.
Consider the following statements about Exercise MALABAR: 1. It was initiated in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between India and the US. 2. Japan and Australia joined it subsequently. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. PIB (9 Oct 2024): MALABAR was initiated in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between India and the US, with Japan and Australia joining in subsequently.
Where were the Indian Air Force's 92nd anniversary celebrations held on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Tambaram, Chennai
PIB (8 Oct 2024): the 92nd anniversary of the IAF was celebrated at Air Force Station, Tambaram in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Who reviewed the ceremonial parade at the IAF's 92nd anniversary celebrations?
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Correct answer: B — Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
PIB (8 Oct 2024): CDS Gen Anil Chauhan graced the celebrations, while the ceremonial parade was reviewed by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.
Which shipyard built Nirdeshak, the second Survey Vessel (Large) delivered to the Indian Navy on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata
PIB (8 Oct 2024): Nirdeshak (Yard 3026) was built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and delivered on 08 Oct 24.
Which was the first ship of the Survey Vessel (Large) class, commissioned on 3 February 2024?
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Correct answer: C — INS Sandhayak
PIB (8 Oct 2024): the first ship of the class, INS Sandhayak, was commissioned on 03 Feb 24.
The 'Vayu Veer Vijeta' car rally, formally flagged off on 8 October 2024, runs from Thoise in Ladakh to:
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Correct answer: B — Tawang
PIB (8 Oct 2024): the 'Vayu Veer Vijeta' car rally from Thoise to Tawang was formally flagged off from Thoise in Ladakh on October 08, 2024.
Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation on 8 October 2024 with Boris Pistorius, the Defence Minister of which country?
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Correct answer: A — Germany
PIB (8 Oct 2024): Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with the German Federal Minister of Defence Mr Boris Pistorius on October 08, 2024.
By which year did Amit Shah say Naxalism will be completely eliminated, at the LWE review meeting on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 2026
PIB (7 Oct 2024): 'Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, we will completely eliminate Naxalism by 2026.'
According to the Home Ministry on 7 October 2024, how many Naxalites have been neutralised in Chhattisgarh since January 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 237
PIB (7 Oct 2024): since January 2024, a total of 237 Naxalites have been neutralised, 812 arrested and 723 have surrendered in Chhattisgarh.
Under ADITI 2.0, launched at DefConnect 4.0 on 7 October 2024, iDEX winners can receive a grant of up to:
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Correct answer: C — Rs 25 crore
PIB (7 Oct 2024): the ADITI scheme offers a grant of up to Rs 25 crore to iDEX winners; DISC 12 offers grants up to Rs 1.50 crore.
Which new initiative was introduced in DISC 12 (Defence India Start-up Challenges), launched on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Medical Innovations and Research Advancement (MIRA)
PIB (7 Oct 2024): DISC 12 introduces the Medical Innovations and Research Advancement (MIRA) initiative, with nine challenges for the medical needs of the Armed Forces.
According to Rajnath Singh at DefConnect 4.0, procurement orders worth how much have been placed for 26 iDEX products?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 1,000 crore
PIB (7 Oct 2024): Rs 1,000 crore procurement orders placed for 26 iDEX products: Shri Rajnath Singh.
Where was the Indian Air Force's 92nd anniversary air show held on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Marina Beach, Chennai
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the IAF air show was held at Marina Beach, Chennai, ahead of its 92nd anniversary.
What was the theme of the IAF's 92nd anniversary celebrations in 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sashakt, Saksham, Atmanirbhar
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the theme for this year was Sashakt, Saksham, Atmanirbhar (Potent, Powerful, Self-reliant); 'Touch the Sky with Glory' is the IAF motto.
Who was the chief guest at the IAF air show at Marina Beach, Chennai, on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — MK Stalin
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Chief Guest for the event was Shri MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Which ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Muscat, Oman, on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — INS Tir, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera
PIB (6 Oct 2024): INS Tir, Shardul and Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera of the First Training Squadron arrived at Muscat, Oman on 05 Oct 24.
The October 2024 port call was which visit of the First Training Squadron to Muscat in the last ten years?
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Correct answer: C — Third
PIB (6 Oct 2024): in the last ten years, this is the third visit of 1TS to Muscat, Oman.
Who, as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, visited Oman from 6 to 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Vice Admiral V Srinivas
PIB (6 Oct 2024): VAdm V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, will be on an official visit to Oman from 06 to 09 Oct 24.
What was the overarching theme of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024, which concluded in New Delhi on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Resource-Geopolitics and Security in the Indo-Pacific
PIB (6 Oct 2024): IPRD-2024, held 3-5 October in New Delhi, had the overarching theme 'Resource-Geopolitics and Security in the Indo-Pacific'.
The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) is the annual apex-level strategic dialogue of:
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Correct answer: D — The Indian Navy
PIB (6 Oct 2024): IPRD is the annual apex-level strategic dialogue of the Indian Navy.
Where did DRDO conduct the flight-tests of the 4th-generation VSHORADS on 3 and 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan
PIB (5 Oct 2024): DRDO conducted three flight-tests of the 4th-generation VSHORADS at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on October 03 & 04, 2024.
Which DRDO laboratory designed and developed the VSHORADS?
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Correct answer: D — Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
PIB (5 Oct 2024): VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) with other DRDO laboratories and DcPPs.
How many flight-tests of VSHORADS did DRDO conduct on 3 and 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Three
PIB (5 Oct 2024): DRDO successfully conducted three flight-tests of the 4th-generation VSHORADS on October 03 & 04, 2024.
The Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) tested by DRDO in October 2024 is a:
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Correct answer: A — Man Portable Air Defence System
PIB (5 Oct 2024): VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System designed and developed indigenously by RCI.
Where was the 40th Raising Day Parade of the Railway Protection Force held on 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — RPF Zonal Training Centre, Nashik
PIB (4 Oct 2024): Ashwini Vaishnaw graced the 40th Raising Day Parade of the RPF as chief guest at the RPF Zonal Training Centre, Nashik.
What grant did Ashwini Vaishnaw announce at the RPF Raising Day on 4 October 2024 for upgrading RPF Zonal Training Centres?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 35 crore
PIB (4 Oct 2024): the Minister announced a grant of Rs 35 crore for the upgradation and modernisation of RPF Zonal Training Centres, with a focus on women personnel.
Which MSME shipyard built LSAM 21, the Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile Barge delivered to the Navy on 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane
PIB (4 Oct 2024): LSAM 21, the 7th barge of the 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, was built by MSME shipyard M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane.
At what cost was the new Police Commissioner's Office in Ahmedabad, inaugurated by Amit Shah on 3 October 2024, built?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 140 crore
PIB (3 Oct 2024): Amit Shah inaugurated a newly constructed Police Commissioner's Office in Ahmedabad, built at a cost of Rs 140 crore. Rs 919 crore was the value of the separate AMC and other projects.
Where was the Indian Navy's 25T Bollard Pull tug Ashva (Yard 337) launched on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd, Kolkata
PIB (3 Oct 2024): the 25T BP tug Ashva (Yard 337) was launched by Cmde Ajay Yadav, NOIC (WB), on 03 Oct 24 at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, Kolkata.