21. Which country is the host of 26th International Malabar Naval Exercise in 2022?
A. Australia
B. Japan
C. India
D. USA
Answer: B. Japan – India is participating in 26th International Malabar Naval Exercise beginning in Yokosuka of Japan. Australia, Japan and the USA are also participating in the Malabar Naval Exercise. The MALABAR Exercise was initiated in 1992 between the navies of India and the United States. India is participating in the exercise with Indian Naval Ships (INS) Shivalik and Kamorta.
22. DRDO launched the testing, evaluation facility for sonar systems of Indian Navy in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. Kochi
C. Vishakhapatnam
D. Chennai
Answer: B. Kochi – Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) launched the hull module of the Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterization and Evaluation (SPACE) facility at Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) in Kochi.
It is a testing and evaluation facility for sonar systems developed for use by the Indian Navy onboard various platforms.
23. The Indian Navy began the nationwide Defense Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ from which state?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Odisha
C. Goa
D. West Bengal
Answer: B. Odisha – The Indian Navy began the largest nationwide Coastal Defense Exercise Sea Vigil-22 from the Paradip port of Odisha. This is the third edition of the ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ and will be conducted over two days. This national level coastal defence exercise was conceptualized in 2018 towards enhancing maritime security. The exercise is being conducted by the Indian Navy in coordination with the Coast Guard and other related ministries.
24. Which country is the host of ‘Keen Sword’ joint military exercise?
A. USA
B. Japan
C. Australia
D. Russia
Answer: B. Japan – The Japanese Self-Defence Forces and the US Military launched a joint military exercise, titled ‘Keen Sword’ in Japan. This exercise involves around 26,000 personnel from the Japan’s maritime and air self-defence forces. As many as 10,000 US soldiers from the ‘Space Force’ are also involved in this exercise. The multilateral exercise ‘Malabar 2022’, between the navies of India, Japan, the US and Australia also commenced.
25. What is the name of second warship of P15B class stealth, guided-missile destroyer, recently commissioned in Indian Navy?
A. INS Howrah
B. INS Mormugao
C. INS Madgaon
D. INS Ratnagiri
Answer: B. INS Mormugao – INS Mormugao (D67), the second warship of the P15B class of stealth, guided-missile destroyers of the Indian Navy, was commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
It was designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau. P15B destroyers incorporate new design concepts for improved survivability, sea-keeping and manoeuvrability. Having over 75% indigenous content, it was named after the historic port city of Goa on the west coast, Mormugao.
26. What is the name of the fifth Scorpene-class submarine recently delivered to the Indian Navy?
A. Vagir
B. Virat
C. Vaaman
D. Varun
Answer: A. Vagir – Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) announced the delivery of the fifth Scorpene Submarine ‘Vagir’ of Project P-75 to the Indian Navy. It is scheduled to be commissioned into service in January. The sixth Scorpene submarine Vaghsheer was launched on 20 April 2022 and is getting readied for trials. Vagir can undertake anti-surface, anti-submarine, intelligence gathering, mine laying, area surveillance missions.
27. The Armed Forces Veterans’ Day is celebrated during which month?
A. January
B. February
C. March
D. April
Answer: A. January – The Armed Forces Veterans’ Day is celebrated on 14th January every year. As on this day in 1953, the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army Field Marshal KM Cariappa, who led the Indian forces to victory in the 1947 war, retired from the Service.
The seventh Armed Forces Veterans’ Day was celebrated across the country, as a mark of respect to the selfless duty of the ex-servicemen and their sacrifices towards the Nation. The Raksha Mantri also launched the ‘Soul of Steel’ Alpine Challenge, an initiative to promote tourism in border areas.
28. India successfully carried out trials of which nuclear-capable ballistic missile?
A. Agni V
B. Rudra V
C. Dhruv V
D. Akash
Answer: A. Agni V – India has successfully carried out night trials of the Agni V nuclear-capable ballistic missile, amidst tensions with China over clashes along the border in Arunachal Pradesh.
The nuclear-capable ballistic missile was fired from Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha. This is the ninth flight of the Agni V.
29. What is the name of second warship of P15B class stealth, guided-missile destroyer, recently commissioned in Indian Navy?
A. INS Howrah
B. INS Mormugao
C. INS Madgaon
D. INS Ratnagiri
Answer: B. INS Mormugao – INS Mormugao (D67), the second warship of the P15B class of stealth, guided-missile destroyers of the Indian Navy, was commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. It was designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau. P15B destroyers incorporate new design concepts for improved survivability, sea-keeping and manoeuvrability. Having over 75% indigenous content, it was named after the historic port city of Goa on the west coast, Mormugao.
30. Which institution builds the K9-Vajra tracked self-propelled howitzers?
A. DRDO
B. HAL
C. Larsen & Toubro
D. BHEL
Answer: C. Larsen & Toubro – The Defence Ministry has started the process for procurement of 100 more K9-Vajra tracked self-propelled howitzers which are built in India by Larsen & Toubro (L&T). The howitzers are built using technology transferred from South Korean defence major Hanwha Defense. The K9-Vajra is a 155 mm, 52-calibre tracked self-propelled howitzer.
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