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- Question
Which command won the 15th edition of General J J Singh air weapon championship held in Army Marksmanship Unit?
Options- A. Northern Command, Udhampur
- B. Western Command, Chandimandir Cantonment
- C. Eastern Command, Lucknow
- D. Central Command, Lucknow
- Correct Answer
- Northern Command, Udhampur
ExplanationFor the 4th consecutive time, the Northern Command based in Udhampur has won the 15th edition of General J J Singh air weapon championship. Between 25th March to 3rd April, the championship was conducted at Army Marksmanship Unit, Mhow in Madhya Pradesh. The objective of the competition was to train young male and female army-officers for effective participation in national and international shooting competitions. More than 100 male and female Indian-Army shooters competed in the 10-metre air rifle and air pistol categories. The winning team bagged the overall inter command championship by clinching "Burma Shell Trophy" after competing against 9 other teams. The winning team also won the women's overall trophy with 1 gold and 3 silver medals individually. - 1. 2018 Military Literature Festival was held in __________.
Options- A. Pune
- B. Hyderabad
- C. New Delhi
- D. Chandigarh Discuss
- 2. The Air force of this country will observe its retaliatory action against India as Operation Swift Retort.
Options- A. France
- B. Germany
- C. Pakistan
- D. Russia Discuss
- 3. Which armed force started an online registration of women for recruitment?
Options- A. Indian Navy
- B. Indian Air Force
- C. Indian Army
- D. Indian Coast Guard Discuss
- 4. 'Sampriti-2019' is a joint military exercise between which of the following countries?
Options- A. India and Bangladesh
- B. India and US
- C. India and Iran
- D. India and Brazil Discuss
- 5. How many members of Indian Army discovered World War II US Air Force aircraft?
Options- A. 5
- B. 8
- C. 12
- D. 20 Discuss
- 6. Which Aerospace Industries signed an agreement with Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard for providing Naval Medium Range Surface to air missile systems to India?
Options- A. Japan
- B. United States
- C. Russia
- D. Israel Discuss
- 7. Recently, Indian Army carried an annual exercise named __________ in Nashik.
Options- A. Yudh Abhyas XIV
- B. Topchi
- C. Indra X
- D. Maitree 2019 Discuss
- 8. Name the Helicopter launched anti-tank missile, that is test fired in Balasore, Odisha.
Options- A. Pralay
- B. Helina
- C. Shaurya
- D. Prahaar Discuss
- 9. Where was the new Naval Air Base 'INS Kohassa' commissioned?
Options- A. Kochi Port
- B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- C. Haldia Port
- D. Mundra Port Discuss
- 10. Where was the Debrief of Indian Navy coastal defence exercise "Sea Vigil", chaired by Vice Admiral MS Pawar held?
Options- A. Chennai
- B. Kolkata
- C. Mumbai
- D. New Delhi Discuss
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Correct Answer: Chandigarh
Explanation:
The 3-day Military Literature Festival (MLF) 2018, commenced at Lake Club in Chandigarh. The festival is a joint initiative of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Sing, Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore and The Western Command, Indian Army. First session on 'Role of Cross Border Operations & Surgical Strikes', Second session on the 'Contribution of India towards the First World War', Third session was on sessions 'Two Battles For Survival - Ferozshah 1848 and Chilianwala 1849', and 'Indian Cavalry Charges of the First World War and the Gallipoli Campaign'.
Correct Answer: Pakistan
Explanation:
Pakistan Air Force announced that they will observe its retaliatory action against India against the Balakot strike of Indian Air Force as 'Operation Swift Retort'. The Indian air strikes at Balakot terror camp on February 26 was response of Pakistan based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) attack by a suicide bomber in Pulwama that killed 40 CRPF jawans. In response to Indian attack, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) retaliated and captured IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman who was released by Pakistan on March 1.
Correct Answer: Indian Army
Explanation:
In a first, the Indian Army on April 25, 2019 began online registration of women for recruitment as soldiers into the military police. The recruitment for 'Soldier General Duty (Women Military Police)' was mooted by the Army Chief General Bipin Rawat soon after he took over the post. The approval for the creation of the post came recently by the Defence Ministry.
Correct Answer: India and Bangladesh
Explanation:
The eighth edition of joint military exercise 'Sampriti-2019' between the armies of India and Bangladesh was commenced on 3rd March, 2019, which aimed to increase mutual cooperation and camaraderie with an impressive ceremony in Tangail, Bangladesh.This exercise will be conducted till 15th March as a part of the ongoing India-Bangladesh defence cooperation.The motive behind this exercise is to hone their tactical and technical skills in countering insurgency, counter terrorism and aid to civil authorities for disaster management in an UN peace keeping scenario involving a combined deployment at a battalion level.
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.
Correct Answer: Israel
Explanation:
An agreement was signed between Israel Aerospace Industries, Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard for providing Naval Medium Range Surface to air missile systems to India. The agreement worth of $93 million for provision of Naval Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) systems. As per the contract Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will provide complementary systems for the air defense system. Indian Navy and IAI held an interception test abroad INS Chennai, which assessed for the first time potential collaboration between ship. IAI will provide complementary systems for the air defense system (ADS) and also involve follow up orders for a range of maintenance and other services for various sub systems of IAI's advanced MRSAM ADS.
Correct Answer: Topchi
Explanation:
Indian Army showcased its artillery firepower by using ultralight Howitzers and indigenous Swathi weapon-locating radar at the annual "Exercise Topchi". The exercise was held at Deolali Camp near Nashik. Aviation and surveillance capabilities were also showcased. There were a showcase of display of rockets, missiles, surveillance, and target acquisition radars, remotely piloted aircraft and hi-tech equipment in addition to gunfire. The precision displayed while delivering the explosives in the target area stunned all those present.
Correct Answer: Helina
Explanation:
India test-fired Helina, a helicopter-launched version of the Nag anti-tank guided missile, with a hit range of 7-8 km, from the Odisha Coast. Helina was launched from an Army chopper and the weapon system was tested for its full range at 12:55 PM near the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur in the Balasore District of Odisha.Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Helina is said to be one of the most advanced anti-tank weapons in the world. It is guided by an Infrared Imaging Seeker (IIR)operating in the lock-on-before-launch mode.
Correct Answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation:
Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba commissioned the new Naval Air Base 'INS Kohassa' in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 24 January 2019. The airbase will be used to handle operations of helicopters and small aircraft like the Dornier. INS Kohassa will be India's fourth air base and the third naval air facility in the Andamans that overlooks key sea lanes of communication and strategic points.
Correct Answer: New Delhi
Explanation:
The debrief of the Indian Navy exercise termed as 'Sea Vigil' (held from January 22 to 23) was conducted. The meeting was chaired by Vice Admiral MS Pawar, AVSM, VSM, the Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS). It was conducted at the Naval headquarters, New Delhi. After the 26/11 Mumbai attack in 2008, Sea Vigil became the very 1st national-level coastal defence exercise conducted by the Indian Navy. In this exercise, it involved naval stakeholders at the centre and all 13 coastal states and union territories.The meeting was conducted for the National Committee for Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security (NCSMCS).
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