Defence & Security Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
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The headquarters of the Indian Army's Army Training Command (ARTRAC), visited by the President on 1 May 2026, is located at:
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Correct answer: A — Shimla
President Droupadi Murmu visited Headquarters ARTRAC at Shimla.
Through how many premier training establishments does ARTRAC impart training to the Indian Army, as stated during the President's visit in May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 32
ARTRAC vitalises professionalism in the Indian Army through its 32 premier training establishments.
Under which operation did the NCB seize about 349 kg of cocaine worth nearly ₹1,745 crore in the Mumbai region in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Operation WHITE STRIKE
The seizure was made by the Narcotics Control Bureau under Operation WHITE STRIKE.
The coordinated strikes in NCB's Operation WHITE STRIKE (2026) were carried out in which corridor?
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Correct answer: A — Kalamboli–Bhiwandi corridor
The strikes were launched in the Kalamboli–Bhiwandi corridor in the Navi Mumbai–Thane region.
Mahendragiri, delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 April 2026, belongs to which class of warships?
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Correct answer: B — Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigate
Mahendragiri is the sixth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigates.
Project 17A frigates are configured with which type of propulsion plant?
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Correct answer: C — Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG)
P17A ships use CODOG propulsion — a diesel engine and a gas turbine driving a Controllable Pitch Propeller on each shaft.
Consider the following statements about Project 17A: 1. Project 17A ships are designed by the Warship Design Bureau and succeed the P17 (Shivalik-class) frigates. 2. Mahendragiri is the fourth P17A ship built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata. 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: Mahendragiri is the fourth P17A ship built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.
'Op Netra 1.0', conducted by the Indian Army from 27 to 30 April 2026, was a mega camp for which kind of medical care?
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Correct answer: B — Eye surgery
Op Netra 1.0 was a four-day advanced surgical eye camp at 153 General Hospital, Leh.
Consider the following statements about Op Netra 1.0 in Leh: 1. The camp was held at 153 General Hospital, Leh. 2. The camp screened 950 patients from seven districts of Ladakh. 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.
From which platform was the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR) carried out on 29 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — A Navy helicopter
Two NASM-SR missiles were launched in quick succession from the same Navy helicopter off the Odisha coast.
Which DRDO laboratory led the development of the NASM-SR missile system?
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Correct answer: D — Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad
NASM-SR was developed by Hyderabad-based Research Centre Imarat in collaboration with DRDL, HEMRL, TBRL and ITR Chandipur.
Consider the following statements about the NASM-SR missile: 1. It uses a liquid-fuelled ramjet engine for its cruise phase. 2. Its trial on 29 April 2026 demonstrated waterline-hit capability. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: NASM-SR uses a solid propulsion booster and a long-burn sustainer. Statement 2 is correct.
From which country did the NCB secure the return of drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola on 28 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Türkiye
NCB secured Dola's return from Türkiye under 'Operation Global-Hunt'.
Under which operation did the Narcotics Control Bureau bring back Mohammad Salim Dola in April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Operation Global-Hunt
The return was secured under 'Operation Global-Hunt'.
Which Indian Navy ship participated in the bilateral diving exercise IN–SLN DIVEX 2026 at Colombo?
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Correct answer: A — INS Nireekshak
INS Nireekshak, the Indian Navy's Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel, took part in IN–SLN DIVEX 2026.
Consider the following statements about IN–SLN DIVEX 2026: 1. It was the first edition of the India–Sri Lanka diving exercise. 2. Divers from both navies executed deep-sea dives beyond 55 metres. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: it was the fourth edition. Statement 2 is correct.
INS Sudarshini's port call at Las Palmas in April 2026 was part of which expedition?
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Correct answer: C — Lokayan 26
The port call was a milestone in INS Sudarshini's Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition.
After Las Palmas, INS Sudarshini's next stop, its final African stopover before the trans-Atlantic passage, is:
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Correct answer: B — Mindelo, Cape Verde
The ship proceeds to Mindelo, Cape Verde, its final African stopover before crossing the Atlantic.
Which Indian Navy ship is deployed as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, which arrived in Singapore on 26 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — INS Sunayna
IOS SAGAR is INS Sunayna, carrying a multinational crew from 16 friendly foreign countries.
Consider the following statements about the IOS SAGAR deployment of 2026: 1. Singapore was its first port call. 2. The ship's crew is drawn from 16 friendly foreign countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: Singapore was the fourth port call, after Malé, Phuket and Jakarta. Statement 2 is correct.
Which DRDO laboratory designed and developed the Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled) unveiled in April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Vehicles Research & Development Establishment
The platforms were designed and developed by the Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) and unveiled at Ahilyanagar.
DRDO's Advanced Armoured Platforms were unveiled in April 2026 at:
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Correct answer: B — Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra
The platforms were unveiled at the premises of the DRDO laboratory in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra on 25 April 2026.
Consider the following statements about DRDO's Advanced Armoured Platforms: 1. Both platforms are integrated with a 30 mm crewless turret that can also launch anti-tank guided missiles. 2. Their indigenous content is about 90%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Both platforms carry a 30 mm crewless turret configured to launch ATGMs; indigenous content is about 65%, with a plan to raise it to 90%, so only statement 1 is correct.
Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13, whose OTM Administrative Complex was inaugurated in April 2026, is responsible for:
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Correct answer: B — Puducherry and central Tamil Nadu
District HQ No. 13 at Puducherry is responsible for Puducherry and central Tamil Nadu, overseeing over 140 nautical miles.
Who inaugurated the Coast Guard OTM Administrative Complex at Puducherry on 25 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Director General, Indian Coast Guard
Director General Indian Coast Guard Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the complex.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Defence Investor Summit on 23 April 2026, the final day of his maiden visit to Germany, in:
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Correct answer: B — Munich
Rajnath Singh addressed Indian and German defence industry leaders at the Defence Investor Summit in Munich.
Consider the following statements about Rajnath Singh's address in Munich (April 2026): 1. Sonobuoys and AI-enabled unmanned aerial systems were among the areas proposed for co-development. 2. Singh referred to the potential under the 'ReArm Europe' initiative. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Singh cited ReArm Europe and Aatmanirbhar Bharat and listed areas including AI-enabled UAS and sonobuoys.
In April 2026, the IAF activated an Emergency Landing Facility at Sultanpur on which expressway?
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Correct answer: C — Purvanchal Expressway
The ELF activated on 22 April 2026 is on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about the IAF's ELF activation at Sultanpur (22 April 2026): 1. Operations were carried out both by day and by night. 2. The C-295 transport aircraft took part in the operations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the ELF was activated by day and night, and the participating fleet included the C-295 along with Jaguar, Mirage-2000, Su-30MKI and AN-32.
INS Sunayna, deployed under IOS SAGAR, made its third port call of the deployment at which city on 21 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Jakarta
INS Sunayna arrived at Jakarta, Indonesia, on 21 April 2026 for its third port call.
Consider the following statements about the IOS SAGAR deployment of INS Sunayna in 2026: 1. The ship carries a multinational crew drawn from 16 friendly foreign countries. 2. The mission's harbour phase was held in Indonesia before the sea phase began. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The crew is from 16 friendly foreign countries, but the harbour phase was held in India from 16 to 29 March 2026.
The TRAWL assembly contracted by the Defence Ministry in April 2026 is meant for which tanks?
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Correct answer: B — T-72 and T-90
The ₹975 crore contracts are for TRAWL assemblies for T-72/T-90 tanks.
What is the main purpose of the DRDO-developed TRAWL assembly?
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Correct answer: B — Creating vehicle-safe lanes through anti-tank minefields
The TRAWL assembly enhances minefield breaching by creating vehicle-safe lanes through minefields with anti-tank mines.
Which shipbuilder is constructing the Indian Navy's Diving Support Craft, the fourth of which (DSC A23) was launched in April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Titagarh Rail Systems Limited
The Diving Support Craft are being built by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata.
What type of hull do the Indian Navy's Diving Support Craft (DSC) have?
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Correct answer: B — Catamaran
The DSC feature a 30 m long catamaran hull, giving superior stability and deck area.
INS Sudarshini concluded a port call at which city on 18 April 2026 during its Lokayan 26 deployment?
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Correct answer: C — Casablanca
INS Sudarshini concluded its port call at Casablanca, Morocco, on 18 April 2026.
After leaving Morocco in April 2026, INS Sudarshini proceeded to which port?
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Correct answer: A — Las Palmas, Spain
The Ministry of Defence said INS Sudarshini proceeds to Las Palmas, Spain.
Which document was released during the first Naval Commanders' Conference of 2026 (14–17 April 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Navy Maritime Security Strategy (INMSS-2026)
The Indian Navy Maritime Security Strategy (INMSS-2026) was released during the conference.
The Naval Commanders' Conference concluded in April 2026 was held at which venue?
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Correct answer: D — Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi
The conference was held at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi, from 14 to 17 April 2026.
During its April 2026 port call at Phuket, IOS SAGAR (INS Sunayna) conducted a Passage Exercise with which Royal Thai Navy ship?
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Correct answer: D — HTMS Klongyai
The PASSEX was conducted with HTMS Klongyai.
In the MAHASAGAR vision cited for the IOS SAGAR deployment, what does 'MAHASAGAR' stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
The Ministry of Defence expands MAHASAGAR as Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
Exercise DUSTLIK, whose 7th edition began in April 2026, is a joint military exercise between India and:
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Correct answer: C — Uzbekistan
DUSTLIK is the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise.
The Indian Army personnel at Exercise DUSTLIK 2026 are mainly from a battalion of which regiment?
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Correct answer: D — MAHAR Regiment
The 45 Army personnel are mainly from a battalion of the MAHAR Regiment; 15 personnel are from the IAF.
Consider the following statements about Exercise DUSTLIK: 1. It is a yearly exercise conducted alternately in India and Uzbekistan. 2. Its previous edition was held at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune), in April 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the Ministry of Defence.
The Smritika War Memorial, where a Laser, Light and Sound Show was inaugurated on 11 April 2026, is located in:
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Correct answer: B — Lucknow Cantonment
Smritika War Memorial is in Lucknow Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh.
Which Indian Army command's role is prominently featured in the Smritika War Memorial show in Lucknow?
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Correct answer: C — Central Command
The show prominently features the Central Command's pivotal role in various operations.
Consider the following statements about the Smritika War Memorial show: 1. It highlights Param Vir Chakra awardees from the Awadh region. 2. It is presented only in English. 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: the roughly 30-minute show is in Hindi.
The venue of the IAF Maintenance Command Commanders' Conclave held on 10–11 April 2026 was:
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Correct answer: A — Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur
The conclave was held at Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur.
Who presided over the IAF Maintenance Command Commanders' Conclave 2026 as AOC-in-C, Maintenance Command?
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Correct answer: B — Air Marshal Yalla Umesh
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, presided over the conclave.
Ran Samwad 2026, which concluded on 10 April 2026, was centred on which theme?
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Correct answer: A — Multi-Domain Operations
The theme was 'Multi-Domain Operations (MDO): An Imperative for Addressing Conventional and Irregular Threats'.
Ran Samwad 2026 concluded at which venue?
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Correct answer: D — Air Force Training Command, Bengaluru
The seminar concluded at Air Force Training Command, Bengaluru, with the CDS's closing address.
The Defence Services Staff College, where the 81st Staff Course convocation was held on 10 April 2026, is located at:
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Correct answer: D — Wellington
DSSC is at Wellington, Tamil Nadu.
Consider the following statements about the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC): 1. It was established in 1948 as a tri-service training institution. 2. The 81st Staff Course had no foreign participants. 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: the 81st Staff Course included 44 foreign participants.
On departing Malé on 8 April 2026, IOS SAGAR (INS Sunayna) held a Passage Exercise with which Maldivian vessel?
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Correct answer: B — MNDF Coast Guard Ship Ghazee
The Defence Ministry said the ship held a PASSEX with the MNDF Coast Guard Ship Ghazee on departure.
IOS SAGAR's multinational crew during its April 2026 Maldives visit included personnel from how many friendly foreign countries?
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Correct answer: C — 16
The Defence Ministry said the multinational crew comprised personnel from 16 friendly foreign countries.
Where in Egypt is the fourth India–Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise, Cyclone-IV, being held in April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Anshas
The Defence Ministry said Cyclone-IV is scheduled at Anshas from 9 to 17 April 2026.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Cyclone-IV: 1. It is the fourth edition of the India–Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise. 2. The previous edition of the exercise was also held in Egypt. 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: the Defence Ministry said Cyclone-IV follows the successful conduct of the previous edition in India.
At which shipyard were the keel laying of FPV-4 and plate cutting of FPV-7 for the Indian Coast Guard held on 6 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai
The Ministry of Defence said both ceremonies were held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Coast Guard's Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) being built at MDL: 1. They are water-jet propelled vessels of about 340 tonnes displacement. 2. FPV-4 and FPV-7 are part of a 14-vessel FPV project. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the FPVs are water-jet propelled with about 340 T displacement, and they belong to the 14 FPV project (Yards 16501–14).
On which occasion did Rajnath Singh lay foundation stones at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, on 6 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day
The Ministry of Defence said the foundation stones were laid as part of the 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day celebrations.
What bed capacity is planned for the new infrastructure at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, whose foundation was laid on 6 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 998 beds plus 100 crisis expansion beds
The ministry said the new Base Hospital infrastructure is being developed with 998 beds and an additional 100 crisis expansion beds.
Where did BRO's Project Chetak celebrate its 47th Raising Day on 4 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bikaner
The Ministry of Defence said the 47th Raising Day was celebrated at Bikaner, Rajasthan.
In which year was BRO's Project Chetak raised?
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Correct answer: B — 1980
The release says the project was raised on this day (4 April) in 1980.
BRO's Project Chetak develops and maintains infrastructure in which of the following areas?
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Correct answer: C — Rajasthan, Punjab and northern Gujarat
The Ministry of Defence said the project serves Rajasthan, Punjab and northern parts of Gujarat in the western sector.
Which Army formation's operational readiness did CDS General Anil Chauhan review along the LoC in North Kashmir on 4 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Chinar Corps
The Ministry of Defence said the CDS visited areas under the Chinar Corps, Srinagar.
During his Chinar Corps visit, the CDS called for a shift from a domain-centric approach to what?
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Correct answer: B — Multi-Domain Operations
He said the changing character of warfare requires a shift from a domain-centric approach to Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).
At which location was the CDS briefed on 'Future Force Application & Technology Infusion' during his 4 April 2026 visit?
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Correct answer: A — Baramulla
The release says he was briefed on Future Force Application & Technology Infusion at Baramulla.