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- Question
How many Coastal and Marine sites got identified under National Wildlife Action Plan, According to a biennial report?
Options- A. 111
- B. 106
- C. 98
- D. 100
- Correct Answer
- 106
ExplanationAccording to a biennial report released by the government, the Centre has identified 106 Coastal and Marine sites as Conservation Reserves under its National Wildlife Action plan for the period of 2017-2031. This was the 2nd biennial updated report which was made by the Ministry of Environment and Forests and was submitted to the UN body on Climate change in December 2018. According to the report, India has been successful to sustain the ecosystem when it is at its edge of disappearing at an alarming rate. Also, it will further conserve the coastal and marine ecosystems from the impact of climate change. Both the coastal and marine areas facilitate with food baskets and fish protein to population, and also provide a valuable foreign exchange in turn. - 1. Defence Research and Development Organization successfully test fired the PINAKA guided WEAPON rocket system which state?
Options- A. Andra Pradesh
- B. Odisha
- C. Rajasthan
- D. Tamil Nadu Discuss
- 2. Which Armed force signs MoU with CSIR for advanced technologies, recently?
Options- A. Indian Air Force
- B. Indian Navy
- C. Indian Coast Guard
- D. National Security Guard Discuss
- 3. With which country, India signs a deal to manufacture 7.5 lakh AK-203 rifles?
Options- A. Russia
- B. France
- C. UK
- D. Iran Discuss
- 4. Name the Howitzers guns inducted into Indian Army recently.
Options- A. Dhanush
- B. Vidhwansak Howitzers
- C. Mauser SP66 Sniper
- D. BL 9.2-inch howitzer Discuss
- 5. Name the Gaud ship which became the first-ever Coast Guard ship to visit Sabang, Indonesia.
Options- A. Rajshree
- B. Vijit
- C. Samudra
- D. Sarojini Naidu Discuss
- 6. Defence Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the 12th biennial edition of International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition in Bengaluru. The theme of this event is;
Options- A. Rise of Futurism
- B. Unite India, Make India
- C. Runway to a Billion Opportunities
- D. Force in Transit Discuss
- 7. The Bilateral Navy exercise that was held between India and Vietnam in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam.
Options- A. IN-VPN BILAT EX
- B. IND-VTNM BILAT NAVY EX
- C. IND-VTNM EX
- D. IND-VTNM BILAT EX Discuss
- 8. Who builds the longest suspension bridge 'Matiri Bridge' over the Indus River in the Leh-Ladakh region?
Options- A. Indian Navy
- B. Indian Army
- C. Indian Coast Guard
- D. National Security Guard Discuss
- 9. Which aircraft was tested by Indian Air Force (IAF) and flew with blended bio-jet fuel?
Options- A. An-32A transport aircraft
- B. An-32G transport aircraft
- C. An-32 transport aircraft
- D. An-34A transport aircraft Discuss
- 10. How many members of Indian Army discovered World War II US Air Force aircraft?
Options- A. 5
- B. 8
- C. 12
- D. 20 Discuss
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Correct Answer: Rajasthan
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test fired the PINAKA guided WEAPON rocket system from Pokhran range in Rajasthan. The weapon system is equipped with state-of-the-art guidance kit comprising of an advanced navigation and control system. The weapon systems impacted the intended targets with high precision and achieved desired accuracies.
Correct Answer: Indian Navy
Explanation:
The Indian Navy signed MoU with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to undertake joint research and development of advanced technologies for the Indian Navy. This will be a collaborative arrangement between labs of CSIR, the Indian Navy and Indian industry. The MoU provides a formal framework for interaction between the Indian Navy and CSIR.
Correct Answer: Russia
Explanation:
India has signed a deal with a Russian firm to manufacture 7.5 lakh AK-203 rifles. These are the latest derivative of the AK-47 rifles. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the AK-203 rifles will be produced at the Indian Ordnance Factory at Amethi's Korwa. The new rifles will replace the indigenous INSAS rifles in the Army, Air Force, and Navy.
Correct Answer: Dhanush
Explanation:
Indian Army inducted its domestically developed and manufactured Dhanush artillery howitzer at a ceremony held the Ordnance factory in Jabalpur to give a major fire-power boost to the Indian Armed Forces. The Dhanush gun is the first indigenous artillery gun of 155x45mm caliber and is based on Bofors howitzer which was commissioned in the 1980s. Bharat Electronics, the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation, the Directorate General of Quality Assurance, SAIL was the supporting company to develop this gun. It is the first long-range artillery gun having a range of 38 km produced in India.
Correct Answer: Vijit
Explanation:
Highlighting the close maritime proximity between India and Indonesia, Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Vijit' became the first-ever Coast Guard ship to visit Sabang, Indonesia. During its maiden voyage, officers and crew of Vijit will hold interaction with officials of Bakamla (Indonesian Coast Guard), Indonesian Armed Forces and the civil administration at Sabang, read a press release from Indian embassy in Jakarta.
Correct Answer: Runway to a Billion Opportunities
Explanation:
Defence Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the 12th biennial edition of International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition, the Aero India 2019 on 24th February 2019 at the Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru. The theme of the event was "Runway to a Billion Opportunities". India and Singapore sign agreement for skilling Indians in aviation. Aero India 2019 observed "Technology Day" on the third day. Maiden Drone Olympics Competition held at Aero India 2019.
Correct Answer: IN-VPN BILAT EX
Explanation:
The Indian Navy held the 2nd edition of the bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and Vietnam Peoples' Navy, (IN - VPN BILAT EX) at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam during 13th to 16th April, 2019.The exercise was undertaken as a part of the ongoing Overseas Deployment of Eastern Fleet ships to South East Asian countries.INS Kolkata under the command of Captain Aditya Hara and INS Shakti under the command of Captain Sriram Amur participated in the exercise.
Correct Answer: Indian Army
Explanation:
The Indian Army has successfully built the longest suspension bridge 'Matiri Bridge' over the Indus River in the Leh-Ladakh region. Built in a record time of 40 days 'Maitri Bridge' is longest Suspension Bridge over Indus River. The 260-feet long suspension bridge was built by the combat engineers belonging to the Sahas aur Yogyata regiment of Indian Army's Fire & Fury Corps.
Correct Answer: An-32 transport aircraft
Explanation:
An-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) flew with blended bio-jet fuel produced from Jatropha oil, unlocking the possibility of gradually expanding it to the entire service at some point. This has the dual benefit of reducing the carbon footprint as well as usage of fossil fuels. It was flown by highly qualified test pilots from the Aircraft and System Testing Establishment (ASTE). The IAF intended to fly the An-32 with 10% bio-jet fuel at the Republic Day flypast on January 26, 2019. This bio-jet fuel technology was developed by the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in 2009 and tested between 2011 and 2013.
Correct Answer: 12
Explanation:
A 12-member Indian Army patrol along with a police representative recovered wreckage of a World War II US Air Force aircraft in Roing district of Arunachal Pradesh recently. The patrol located the aircraft debris covered by thick undergrowth and buried under five feet of snow. Its discovery and other warlike stores will definitely lead to revelation of some historical inputs.
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