1.Golden Arrows, that was seen in news, is the squadron of which Armed Force of India?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Explanation: The new Rafale Jets are to be inducted into the part of the Indian Air Force’s 17 Squadron also known as the Golden Arrows. IAF is to formally induct the Rafale fighters at the Ambala air base on September 10 in presence of Union Defence minister Rajnath Singh. India has also invited French Defence Minister, Florence Parly, to attend the ceremony. ©navclasses
2.What is the name of the Naval exercise that is being held between India and Russia?
[A] Indra Navy
[B] Mission Navy
[C] Garuda Shakti
[D] Hand in Hand
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Explanation: The 11th edition of ‘INDRA NAVY’ – a biennial maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and Russian Navy has commenced in the Bay of Bengal. It is a 2-day exercise and would be conducted in a non-contact format at sea. India has deployed guided missile destroyer, frigate vessels, fleet tanker and their integral helicopters in the exercise. ©navclasses
3.Which organization has successfully tested Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV)?
[A] ISRO
[B] HAL
[C] DRDO
[D] Indian Air Force
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Explanation: Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully tested Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Launch Complex at Wheeler Island, off the Odisha coast. The hypersonic cruise vehicle was launched using solid rocket motor, which took it to an altitude of 30 kilometers from where cruise vehicle separated and moved on the desired flight path at a velocity of 6 times the speed of sound i.e., nearly 2 km/second for more than 20 seconds. ©navclasses
4.India signed ‘Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA)’ with which country?
[A] Japan
[B] France
[C] Germany
[D] Brazil
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Explanation: India and Japan have recently signed a key agreement for Reciprocal provision of supplies and services between their Defence forces. Called as the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), it facilitates smooth provision of supplies and services between Japan’s Self-Defense Forces and India’s armed forces. This agreement is expected to promote military cooperation and regional security. ©navclasses
5.What is the new Foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the Defence Sector through automatic approval?
[A] 25%
[B] 49%
[C] 74%
[D] 100%
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Explanation: The Union Cabinet has approved the Foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the Defence Sector through automatic approval to 74 per cent. Earlier, the policy allowed 49 per cent FDI in Defence Sector. The new policy has a ‘National Security’ clause as a condition, that has been proposed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Government has the right to review any foreign investment that may affect national security. ©navclasses
6.By how much percentage, India’s Defence exports has increased from 2016-17 to 2018-19?
[A] 100%
[B] 300%
[C] 500%
[D] 700%
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Explanation: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has stated that India’s Defence exports has grown by 700% from Rs 1521 crore in 2016-17 to Rs 10,745 crore in 2018-19. Also, as of 2019, India is ranked 19th in the list of top Defence exporters in the world, which is an all-time high rank ever featured by India. ©navclasses
7.Prithvi-II, that was test-fired by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), belongs to which category of equipment?
[A] Surface-to-surface missile
[B] Anti-tank guided missile
[C] Anti-ship missile
[D] Intercontinental ballistic missile
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Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently test-fired Prithvi-II, the surface-to-surface missile. This exercise has been undertaken as a part of User trial by the Indian Army, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur base in Odisha. The missile was randomly chosen from the production stock by the Army and was monitored by DRDO Scientists. ©navclasses
8.Which organization has commenced the production of Pinaka rocket launchers?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
[C] DRDO
[D] ISRO
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Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has commenced the production of Pinaka rocket launchers and related equipment. Pinaka is a light artillery rocket system having a range of 37.5 km. It has been designed by DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune. ©navclasses
9.JIMEX is a maritime exercise between which two nations?
[A] USA and UK
[B] India and Japan
[C] India and Jamaica
[D] India and Russia
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Explanation: India and Japan would shortly commence a 2-day maritime drill in the northern Arabian Sea. The India Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise (JIMEX) is conducted biennially. Last time the exercise was conducted in 2018 off the coast of Visakhapatnam. In view of the COVID restrictions, the JIMEX 20 exercise is proposed to be conducted in a “non-contact at-sea-only format”. ©navclasses
10.Ministry of Defence has designated Alpha Design Technologies Limited for upgrading which defence system?
[A] Pinaka Artillery System
[B] Pechora surface to air systems
[C] Brahmos Missile System
[D] Navic System
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Explanation: The Union Defence Ministry has designated Alpha Design Technologies Limited (ADTL) to upgrade the soviet era Pechora surface to air systems. As per the Rs.591 crore contract, the firm would be upgrading 16 such systems. Alpha Design Technologies Limited is a Bengaluru based company that is specialized in defence electronics, avionics and space satellite systems. ©navclasses
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