AFCAT 2 2023 Answer Keys 27 August 2023: The AFCAT, standing as a beacon for those with ambitions to join the ranks of the Indian Air Force, conducted its second phase for the year 2023 on 27th August. Following the AFCAT 2 2023 exam held on 27th August 2023, candidates all over the nation sat for the AFCAT 2 2023 examination in two sequential shifts, shift-1 and shift-2.
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AFCAT 2 2023 Answer Key 27th August Shift 1
| 1 | Who is known as Missile woman of India? Ans. Dr. Tessy Thomas She is an Indian scientist and Director General of Aeronautical Systems and the former Project Director for Agni-IV missile in Defence Research and Development Organisation. She is the first ever woman scientist to head a missile project in India. In 2018, she became the Director-General of Aeronautical Systems of DRDO. The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award was given to Dr Tessy Thomas in recognition of her efforts to help India become independent in the field of missile technology. |
| 2 | What is the motto of IAF? Ans. Touch the sky with glory |
| 3 | Where carbon credit was first introduced? Ans- Kyoto Protocol (1992) introduced the concept of carbon credits as per which a country gets credits to reduce carbon emissions in the atmosphere. It was signed in 1997 in Kyoto, Japan. |
| 4 | Dharma Guardian Exercise was held between which countries? Ans- Japan and India The exercise was held at Camp Imazu of Shiga province in Japan. Middle Army’s Infantry Regiment and the Garhwal Rifle regiment of the Indian Army participated in the exercise. The armies shared tactics and their best practices with each other. |
| 5 | Samudra Shakti Exercise was held between which countries? Ans- Indonesia and India The successful completion of Exercise Samudra Shakti-23 illustrated the strong partnership between India and Indonesia and reaffirmed the commitment of both navies to promote peace and stability in the region through cooperative engagements. |
| 6 | Which of the following is a tributary of Godavari river? Ans- The principal tributaries of the river are the Pravara, the Purna, the Manjra, the Penganga, the Wardha,the Wainganga the Pranhita (combined flow of Wainganga, Penganga, Wardha), the Indravati, the Maner and the Sabri. |
| 7 | Which Aircraft was used by Surya Kiran team? Ans- HAWK MK 132 The “Surya Kiran” (Sun Rays) is the Indian Air Force aerobatic display team. The team consisted of nine BAe Hawk Mk132 aircraft from Bidar Air Base. The first aerobatic team in the Indian Air Force was first formed in 1982 on the occasion of the Air Force’s Golden Jubilee anniversary. |
| 8 | Saint : meditation :: scientist : ? Ans- Research |
| 9 | Who was the first lady governor of India? Ans- Sarojini Naidu She was the first woman governor of Uttar Pradesh of free India from 15th August 1947 to 2nd March 1949. She was an active participant in the Indian Freedom Movement. She also took part in the Quit India Movement in 1942. |
| 10 | What is the other name of T90 tank used by the Indian army? Ans- Bhishma |
| 11 | Where is the National Centre for Earth Science Studies located? Ans- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| 12 | After which sportswoman for the first time a stadium has been named in India? Ans- Rani Rampal Indian women’s hockey team star Rani Rampal has become the first woman in the sport to have a stadium named after her, in Rae Bareli. The MCF Rae Bareli has renamed the hockey stadium as ‘Rani’s Girls Hockey Turf’. |
| 13 | Yakshagana dance belongs to which state? Ans- Karnataka |
| 14 | What is the Pollution control vessel of ICG known as? Ans- Samudra-class Pollution Control Vessel The Samudra-class Pollution Control Vessel is a class of three vessels built by the ABG Shipyard in Gujarat for Indian Coast Guard. |
| 15 | Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Technology Park was launched in? Ans- Bengaluru An Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Technology Park (ARTPARK) with seed money of Rs 230 crore were launched at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, in March 2022. |
| 16 | ‘Ring of Fire’ is found in which ocean? Ans- Pacific Ocean The Ring of Fire is a region around much of the rim of the Pacific Ocean where many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur. The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped belt about 40,000 km long and up to about 500 km wide. |
| 17 | World Creativity and Innovation Day is a global UN day celebrated on? Ans- April 21 World Creativity and Innovation Day is a global UN day celebrated on April 21 to raise awareness around the importance of creativity and innovation in problem solving with respect to advancing the United Nations sustainable development goals, also known as the “global goals”. |
| 18 | Civil Services Day is celebrated on? Ans- 21 April National Civil Services Day was first celebrated on April 21, 2006. April 21 was chosen because it is on this day that the first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, 1947 addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers at Metcalf House in Delhi. |
| 19 | Who was the lady who was shot during quit India movement? Ans- Kanaklata Barua (22 December 1924 – 20 September 1942), also called Birbala and Shaheed (martyr), was an Indian independence activist and AISF leader who was shot dead by the Indian Imperial Police of the British Raj while leading a procession bearing the National Flag during the Quit India Movement of 1942. |
| 20 | Ramosi movement is related to which region? Ans- Maharashtra The 1879 Ramosi Revolt was a peasant rebellion against the British government’s lack of anti-famine action. It was the first of Maharashtra’s revolutionary actions. Vasudev Balwant Phadke served as the leader of the uprising in the Satara area of Maharashtra. |
| 21 | Automobiles is related to engineer as Hospital is related to? Ans- Doctor |
| 22 | Who is to be conferred Padma Vibhushan posthumously ? Ans. Dr Dilip Mahalanabis He saved millions of lives by promoting the use of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), will be conferred the Padma Vibhushan. |
| 23 | Labrador: Dog; Nautilus:? Ans- cephalopods Nautiluses are cephalopods—a kind of mollusk. |
| 24 | Antonym of exhilarate Ans- Depressing, boring |
| 25 | Idiom of “off the beaten track” Ans- An unusual route or destination, often isolated or unfrequented |
| 26 | Idiom of “to jump on the bandwagon” Ans- to join others in doing or supporting something fashionable or likely to be successful. |
| 27 | Synonym of renegade Ans- Traitor, deserter, rebel |
| 28 | Parts of a country behind the coast or a river’s banks are known as? Ans- Hinterland |
AFCAT 2 2023 Answer Key 27th August Shift 2
| 1 | What is the capital of Belarus? Ans. Minsk Minsk is the capital and the largest city of Belarus |
| 2 | Who won the FIFA U20 World Cup 2023? Ans. Uruguay FIFA U20 World Cup 2023 culminated with Uruguay being crowned the champions of the tournament. |
| 3 | Where did Indigo Rebellion take place in India? Ans. Bengal Indigo Rebellion (Neel Bidroho) took place in Bengal in 1859-60 and was a revolt by the farmers against British planters who had forced them to grow indigo under terms that were greatly unfavourable to the farmers. |
| 4 | Where was Poorna Swaraj resolution passed? Ans. Lahore Session Indian National Congress, on 19 December 1929, passed the historic ‘Poorna Swaraj’ – (total independence) resolution – at its Lahore session. A public declaration was made on 26 January 1930 – a day which the Congress Party urged Indians to celebrate as ‘Independence Day’. |
| 5 | Which place in India became the country’s first ‘carbon neutral panchayat’? Ans. Palli The nondescript hamlet of Palli in Jammu and Kashmir’s border district of Samba on Sunday became the country’s first ‘carbon neutral panchayat’ with Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi dedicating to the nation a 500 KV solar plant, installed in a record time of nearly three weeks. |
| 6 | What was the theme for National Education Day 2023? Ans. Changing the course and transforming education For National Education Day 2023, the theme is “Changing the course and transforming education”. The main aim behind India celebrating National Education Day is the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. |
| 7 | Who was the first viceroy of India after the revolt of 1857? Ans- Lord Canning Lord Canning was the Governor General of India when the revolt of 1857 broke out. He was also the last governor general of India as after the revolt Company rule came to an end and Lord Canning became the First viceroy of India. His tenure lasted for four years between 1858 and 1862. |
| 8 | Idiom – whip and spur Ans. With the utmost haste |
| 9 | Shafali Verma is related to which sports? Ans- Cricket Shafali Verma is an Indian cricketer who plays for the India women’s national cricket team. In 2019, at the age of 15, she became the youngest cricketer to play in a Women’s Twenty20 International match for India. |
| 10 | What is the theme of earth day 2023? Ans- “Invest in Our Planet” |
| 11 | Which aircraft carrier was recently launched in India by the Indian Navy ? Ans. Carrier INS Vikrant An Indian-built light fighter was the first to land aboard and launch from the Indian Navy’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, the service announced this week. It was manufactured by Cochin Shipyard LTD (CSL) |
| 12 | Where is the world’s first Palm leaf Manuscript Museum located? Ans- Thiruvananthapuram |
| 13 | Which fighter pilot’s nick name is JUMBO ? Ans- Wing commander Karun Krishna ‘Jumbo’ Majumdar Because of his height and personality, Commander Karun got the nickname “Jumbo” as a Wing Commander. |
| 14 | Which of the following is not a noble gas? Ans- Nitrogen Any of the gaseous elements Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, and Radon, occupying Group 0 (18) of the periodic table are noble gases as they are totally unreactive. |
| 15 | Idiom: set Thames on fire Ans- to cause a lot of excitement or strong feelings |
| 16 | IMA is located in? Ans- Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| 17 | What is the theme of International Literacy Day 2023? Ans- ‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies’ UNESCO will celebrate International Literacy Day (ILD) on 8 September 2023 under the theme ‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies’. |
| 18 | Where is the HQ of International Civil Aviation Organisation located? Ans- Montreal, Canada |
| 19 | Which is India’s first carbon neutral village? Ans. Bhiwandi taluka of Thane district Union Minister of State, Kapil Patil, recently announced the development of India’s first carbon-neutral village in Bhiwandi Taluka, located in Thane district. |
| 20 | Is India a member of ramsar convention? Ans- Yes, India has 75 ramsar sites A Ramsar site is a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, which is also known as the ‘Convention on Wetlands’ — an intergovernmental environmental treaty established by UNESCO in 1971, and named after the city of Ramsar in Iran, where the convention was signed that year. |
| 21 | Does India protect the wetlands by prohibiting tourism? Ans- No, India protects wetlands not by tourism but by land encroachment |
| 22 | Menu : Restaurant :: ? : Library books newspapers journalscatalogue Ans- catalogue |
| 23 | temper: outburst :: knowledge: ? Ans- Calm |
