31. ‘Varuna’ is a bilateral naval exercise between India and which country?
A. USA
B. France
C. UAE
D. Sri Lanka
Answer: B. France -The “Varuna” bilateral naval exercise between India and France is being conducted on the Western Seaboard. The exercise began in 1993 and was given its name in 2001. This 21st edition of the exercise will include advanced air defence exercises and other maritime operations. The exercise has been regarded as a symbol of the strategic relationship between the countries.
32. Which armed force started the ‘Ops Alert’ exercise to enhance security?
A. Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force
B. Border Security Force
C. Central Railway Protection Force
D. Central Industrial Security Force
Answer: B. Border Security Force – The Border Security Force has started an ‘Ops Alert’ exercise to enhance security along the India-Pakistan border. The ‘Ops Alert’ exercise will continue along the Indo-Pak international border from Sir Creek to the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer district of Rajasthan. The exercise was being carried out to tackle ill designs of anti-national elements during the Republic Day celebrations.
33. Which city recently hosted the ‘Military Literature Festival’?
A. Jaisalmer
B. Patiala
C. Bhopal
D. New Delhi
Answer: B. Patiala – Patiala’s first Military Literature Festival recently concluded in the city of Patiala, Punjab. The Brave Heart Ride Motorcycle Rally was flagged off.
During the Patiala Military Literature Festival concluding day, Black Elephant Division of Indian Army Major paid tributes to the martyrs by offering floral garlands at War Memorial complex Cenotaph of Patiala State Forces and Black Elephant.
34. ‘VAYAM RAKSHAMAH (We Protect) is the motto of which armed force?
A. Indian Army
B. Indian Navy
C. Indian Air Force
D. Indian Coast Guard
Answer: D. Indian Coast Guard – The Indian Coast Guard celebrated its 47th anniversary of its distinguished service’ to the nation. Its motto is ‘VAYAM RAKSHAMAH’ meaning ‘We Protect’.
The Indian Coast Guard over these four and half decades has been patrolling the country’s maritime border. It stands tall as the fourth largest Coast Guard in the world.
35. What is the name of the ‘Indian military joint training exercise’, which was held recently?
A. Trishakti Prahar
B. Atmanirbhar Prahar
C. Vikram Prahar
D. Trilok Shakti
Answer: A. Trishakti Prahar – The Indian military forces concluded a joint training exercise named ‘Trishakti Prahar, which began in North Bengal. As per defence sources, the aim of the exercise was to practice battle preparedness of the security forces, using latest weapons and equipment in a networked, integrated environment, involving the Army, the Indian Air Force and CAPFs.
36. What is ‘INS Sindhukesari’, which was seen in the news recently?
A. Missile
B. Submarine
C. Warship
D. Research vessel
Answer: B. Submarine – INS Sindhukesari is a Sindhughosh-class diesel-electric submarine belonging to the Indian Navy. This 3,000 tonne submarine underwent a major ‘medium refit-cum-life extension’ in Russia’s Severodvinsk that ended in 2018. INS Sindhukesari recently reached Jakarta in Indonesia for the ‘maiden operational turnaround’ via the Sunda Strait. This is the first long-range deployment of a submarine.
37. Which organisation manufactures the ‘228-201 LW aircraft’ which has been approved by DGCA?
A. BHEL
B. HAL
C. ISRO
D. DRDO
Answer: B. HAL – The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been granted approval by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA. for a new variant of the Hindustan 228-201 LW aircraft. The recent DGCA approval will enable commercial pilots to fly the aircraft with a reduced qualification requirement, increasing the availability of pilots for the aircraft.
38.‘TROPEX 2023’ is a major Operational level exercise conducted by which country?
A. India
B. Australia
C. UK
D. USA
Answer: A. India – Indian Navy’s major Operational level exercise TROPEX 2023 was recently conducted across the Indian Ocean Region culminated in the Arabian Sea.
The exercise recently culminated this week in the Arabian Sea. The overall exercise construct included Coastal Defence exercise Sea Vigil and the Amphibious Exercise AMPHEX. These exercises also witnessed significant participation from the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, and the Coast Guard.
39. Which Indian armed force is organising the maritime awareness coastal motor car expedition “Sam No Varunah”?
A. Indian Air Force
B. Indian Army
C. Indian Navy
D. Indian Coast Guard
Answer: C. Indian Navy – ‘Sam No Varunah’ Coastal Car Rally will be organized by the Indian Navy and the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA..
The maritime awareness coastal motor car expedition “Sam No Varunah”, planned over 25 days, will cover around 7,500 Km, passing through all coastal states. Mahindra Auto will be providing a fleet of 12 vehicles for the rally, with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd as fuel partner, and Mastercard India as a sponsor.
Download Full : Current Affairs August 2023 eBook [2722+ Questions Included]
