Defence & Security Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months
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Which guns were used for the 21-gun salute at the Red Fort on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Indigenous 105 mm Light Field Guns
The 21-gun salute was fired by 1721 Field Battery (Ceremonial) using indigenous 105 mm Light Field Guns.
Which IAF helicopters showered flower petals during the 80th Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort?
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Correct answer: C — Mi-17
Two IAF Mi-17 helicopters showered petals, one trooping the National Flag and the other a 'Vande Mataram' flag.
Consider the following statements about the 80th Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort: 1. The Indian Army was the coordinating service for the ceremony. 2. India's National Olympiad Programme, whose medallists were special guests, is run by a centre under IIT Bombay. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The National Olympiad Programme is spearheaded by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, a national centre of TIFR, which is an aided institution under the Department of Atomic Energy.
Which institution launched CYBER KUSHTI 2026, a national cybersecurity and AI hackathon, on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — NIELIT
CYBER KUSHTI 2026 was launched by NIELIT under MeitY, with CERT-In as Knowledge Partner.
How many gallantry awards did the President approve for the Defence Forces and CAPFs on the eve of Independence Day 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 78
The President approved 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous, along with 89 Mention-in-Despatches.
How many Kirti Chakras were approved among the Independence Day 2026 gallantry awards?
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Correct answer: C — 9
Nine Kirti Chakras were approved, seven of them posthumous.
Consider the following statements about the Independence Day 2026 gallantry awards: 1. Most of the Kirti Chakras were awarded posthumously. 2. The awards included more Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry) than Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry). Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct: seven of the nine Kirti Chakras are posthumous, and the awards included 5 Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry) against 3 Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry).
How many Medals for Gallantry were awarded to police and fire service personnel on Independence Day 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 301
A total of 301 Medals for Gallantry were awarded, 272 to police and 29 to fire service personnel, out of 1,057 medals overall.
Consider the following statements about the Independence Day 2026 police and service medals: 1. The largest share of Medals for Gallantry went to personnel from the Jammu & Kashmir region. 2. 664 Medals for Meritorious Service were awarded. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The largest share of gallantry medals, 197 of 301, went to personnel from Left Wing Extremism affected areas; J&K accounted for 51.
Where did the eighth edition of the IN–USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise conclude on 14 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Southern Naval Command, Kochi
The eighth IN–USN EOD Exercise concluded at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi.
The IN–USN exercise that concluded at Kochi on 14 August 2026 focused on which specialisation?
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Correct answer: D — Explosive ordnance disposal
It was an Explosive Ordnance Disposal exercise covering IED threats, render-safe procedures, mine neutralisation and unmanned underwater systems.
How many medals did India win in total at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow?
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Correct answer: A — 39
India won 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze), of which the Indian Army contingent won 16 and the Navy 2.
Consider the following statements about India's performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games: 1. The Indian Army contingent won half of India's gold medals. 2. Women boxers won 4 of India's 6 boxing gold medals. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The Army won 8 of India's 13 golds, which is more than half; women boxers won 4 of the 6 boxing golds.
With which two firms did the Ministry of Defence sign ₹1,577 crore contracts for loiter munition systems on 14 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Tata Advanced Systems and NIBE
The contracts were signed with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited for the Indian Army's artillery regiments.
Under which procurement route are the loiter munition systems contracted on 14 August 2026 being acquired?
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Correct answer: B — Buy (Indian) through Fast Track Procedure
The loiter munition systems are being procured under the Buy (Indian) category through the Fast Track Procedure.
Under which operation did the NCB bring back drug trafficker Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE on 14 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Operation GLOBAL-HUNT
Basoya was brought back under 'Operation GLOBAL-HUNT' after his arrest in the UAE on an INTERPOL Red Notice requested by NCB.
Which unit of India Optel Limited developed and manufactures the 'GARUD' binoculars launched for the civil market in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Ordnance Factory Dehradun
GARUD is developed and manufactured by Ordnance Factory Dehradun, a unit of India Optel Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I DPSU.
Against which terror syndicate did security agencies carry out a coordinated operation across 14 states on 12 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Shahzad Bhatti Network
The operation targeted the Pakistan-based, ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network ahead of Independence Day.
How many people were detained across 14 states in the 12 August 2026 operation against the Shahzad Bhatti Network?
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Correct answer: D — 253
The operation led to 253 detentions across 14 states, with over 80 FIRs and more than 200 arrests recorded.
Which state recorded the highest number of detentions in the 12 August 2026 crackdown on the Shahzad Bhatti Network?
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Correct answer: C — Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh had the most detentions (62), followed by Haryana (52), Delhi (51) and Punjab (44).
Consider the following statements about the operation against the Shahzad Bhatti Network: 1. Grenades recovered bore Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings. 2. The operation used a real-time intelligence-sharing system with State Police forces. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Recoveries included grenades with Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings, and the operation relied on real-time intelligence sharing with State Police forces.
At which shipyard was the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Shruti' (Yard 3037) launched on 11 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata
NGOPV 'Shruti' was launched at GRSE, Kolkata; the class is being built at GRSE and Goa Shipyard Limited.
The name of the Navy's NGOPV 'Shruti', launched in August 2026, refers to what?
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Correct answer: B — The four Vedas
The ship's name 'Shruti' refers to the four Vedas; its crest shows the Ursa Major constellation and a red and white lighthouse.
Consider the following statements about the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs): 1. They are being built concurrently at Goa Shipyard Limited and GRSE, Kolkata. 2. Their roles include anti-piracy and HADR missions. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. NGOPVs are being built at GSL Goa and GRSE Kolkata for surveillance, SAR, offshore asset protection, HADR and anti-piracy missions.
In August 2026, the DRI busted a clandestine amphetamine manufacturing unit in Jewar. In which district is Jewar?
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Correct answer: D — Gautam Buddha Nagar
The facility was in a residential premises in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh.
Which agency busted the clandestine amphetamine lab in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized about 30 kg of amphetamine and 30 kg of precursor chemicals and arrested two people.
Which police force received the President's Colours from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 9 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Puducherry Police
Amit Shah presented the President's Colours to Puducherry Police.
Who presented the President's Colours to Puducherry Police in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colours to Puducherry Police on 9 August 2026.
Across how many geographically separated regions does the Puducherry Police maintain law and order, as noted at the President's Colours ceremony in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Four
Amit Shah noted that the Puducherry Police maintain law and order across Puducherry's four geographically separated regions.
Where did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurate the 'Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra' blood donation camp on 9 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt
The camp was inaugurated at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, with 1,000 sportspersons from Maharashtra among the donors.
Which SMS header did I4C use to alert potential victims of the 'Boss Scam' in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — I4CMHA-G
I4C intimated over 58,000 potential victims through the SMS header 'I4CMHA-G' in 30 days.
Through which portal did geo-blocking of the 'Boss Scam' command-and-control servers protect more than 10,000 Indians?
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Correct answer: B — Sahyog Portal
More than 10,000 Indians were protected by geo-blocking the C2 servers through the Sahyog Portal.
From where was the Agni-4 ballistic missile test-fired on 6 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Integrated Test Range, Chandipur
Agni-4 was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha.
Under the aegis of which body was the Agni-4 test of August 2026 carried out?
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Correct answer: B — Strategic Forces Command
The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.
At which port did DRI intercept 13 containers of Pakistan-origin dry dates in 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Kandla
DRI intercepted 13 containers carrying 364 MT of dry dates imported at Kandla Port.
The Pakistan-origin dry dates seized by DRI in August 2026 had been misdeclared as originating from which country?
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Correct answer: C — United Arab Emirates
The goods were declared as UAE-origin but were of Pakistan origin, routed via Dubai.
According to the MHA in August 2026, how many fugitive criminals were brought back to India between 2019 and 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 274
274 fugitives were brought back from 36 countries; 401 is the number of Red Corner Notices in the last three years.
BHARATPOL connects more than 1,400 Indian agencies with which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — INTERPOL
BHARATPOL connects more than 1,400 agencies with INTERPOL, reducing information-sharing time to 3–10 days.
Who delivered the keynote address at the fourth Tri-Services Future Warfare Course on 3 August 2026 as Chief of Defence Staff?
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Correct answer: D — General N.S. Raja Subramani
CDS General N.S. Raja Subramani delivered the keynote address at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
Which edition of the Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day was celebrated on 3 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 85th
Rajnath Singh addressed the 85th AFHQ Civilian Services Day celebrations in New Delhi.
The indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel launched by the Army chief in July 2026 remains effective down to what temperature?
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Correct answer: D — Minus 42°C
XWG Diesel remains effective at temperatures as low as minus 42 degrees Celsius.
Consider the following statements about the XWG Diesel launched in July 2026: 1. It was developed jointly by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies. 2. Army vehicles need engine modification to use it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
It was developed by the Indian Army with Oil Marketing Companies and can be used in the existing fleet without any engine modification.
In July 2026 Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja was appointed to which post?
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Correct answer: B — Director General Armed Forces Medical Services
The government appointed Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja as the next Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS).
Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja will take over as DGAFMS on the retirement of which officer on 31 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin
He will assume the appointment upon the retirement of the incumbent DGAFMS, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, on 31 August 2026.
Former Army chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma, who died in July 2026, was the younger brother of which war hero?
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Correct answer: D — Maj Som Nath Sharma
He was the younger brother of Major Som Nath Sharma, independent India's first Param Vir Chakra awardee.
Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma, who passed away on 31 July 2026, served as Chief of the Army Staff during which period?
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Correct answer: B — 1988–1990
He was Chief of the Army Staff from 30 June 1988 to 30 June 1990.
'Samudra Pradakshina', the first tri-service all-women circumnavigation expedition, was completed aboard which vessel?
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Correct answer: B — IASV Triveni
The expedition was completed on board the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni.
How long was the 'Samudra Pradakshina' voyage completed by nine women officers, as stated in July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 314 days
The 314-day voyage covered nearly 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans.
'Nipun', delivered to the Indian Navy in July 2026, is what type of vessel?
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Correct answer: B — Diving Support Vessel
Nipun is the second Diving Support Vessel built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited.
Which shipyard built the Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun' delivered to the Navy on 30 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Nipun was built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited and delivered at Visakhapatnam.
Machilipatnam, launched on 29 July 2026, belongs to which class of Indian Navy ships?
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Correct answer: B — Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
Machilipatnam (BY 529) is the seventh of eight Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft.
Which shipyard is building the Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft, including Machilipatnam?
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Correct answer: D — Cochin Shipyard Limited
PIB said Machilipatnam is the seventh of eight ASW SWC being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy.
Consider the following statements about the ship Machilipatnam: 1. It is named after a historic port city in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. 2. It is the last of the eight ships in its class. 3. Its indigenous content exceeds 80 per cent. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
It is the seventh, not the last, of eight ASW SWC. It is named after Machilipatnam in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, and has over 80% indigenous content.
Under the Indian Coast Guard reform unveiled in July 2026, women officers will be inducted into which types of appointments?
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Correct answer: C — Both Short Service and Permanent Appointments, at par with men
The gender-neutral framework inducts women into both Short Service Appointments (SSA) and Permanent Appointments (PA) at par with men; SSA has also been opened to men.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Coast Guard reforms of July 2026: 1. Short Service Appointments have been opened to male candidates. 2. Serving women SSA officers get an option to convert to Permanent Appointment. 3. One reform deals with ex-gratia for families of personnel missing at sea on duty. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: SSA was opened to men, serving SSA women officers may convert to PA, and the second reform streamlines ex-gratia for families of personnel missing at sea.
The Raising Day of which force is observed on 27 July, on which the Prime Minister greeted its personnel in 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Central Reserve Police Force
The PM greeted CRPF personnel on their Raising Day on 27 July 2026.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations on 26 July 2026 at which place?
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Correct answer: B — Dras
Rajnath Singh addressed the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Dras, Ladakh.
Which edition of Kargil Vijay Diwas was observed on 26 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 27th
26 July 2026 marked the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas.
The 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra' mentioned by the PM in Mann Ki Baat on Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 is:
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Correct answer: A — A motorcycle rally from the National War Memorial, Delhi to the Kargil War Memorial, Dras
The Shaurya Vijay Yatra is a motorcycle rally that started on 14 July 2026 from the National War Memorial in Delhi and goes to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras.
How many persons did the Indian Coast Guard rescue in flood relief operations in Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat, as reported on 25 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 170
The Coast Guard rescued 170 persons through 11 operations since midnight of 22 July 2026; 60 of them were from the Welspun Industrial Area.