Home › GK Questions Asked › Current Affairs › Defence and Security - Current

Defence and Security - Current PYQs – Current Affairs, SSC & Railway

273 Defence and Security - Current (Current Affairs) questions asked in recent SSC and Railway exams, newest first, with exam, date & shift, answers and solutions – page 2 of 3.

📚 273 questionsSSC 20 · Railway 253
123
SSC GD 2026 – 28 April 2026 Shift 3 · Defence personnel, firsts and ceremonial events

Q101. Who became the first woman naval officer to serve as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India?

  1. (a) Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki
  2. (b) Lieutenant Bhavana Singh
  3. (c) Commander Priya Menon
  4. (d) Captain Shikha Sharma
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki

Correct Answer: Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki — Option (a)
Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki made history by becoming the first woman naval officer to serve as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India. An Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President is a military officer who serves as a personal assistant to the President and assists in ceremonial and official functions. This appointment was a landmark moment in Indian naval history, reflecting the expanding role and recognition of women officers in the Indian Armed Forces. The Indian Navy has been progressively opening more roles to women officers, including combat roles and commands. Lieutenant Commander Solanki's appointment as the first woman naval ADC to the President of India is a significant milestone in gender equality in the Indian military.
Option (b) Lieutenant Bhavana Singh — Incorrect: Lieutenant Bhavana Singh is not the naval officer who made history as the first woman naval ADC to the President; this milestone belongs to Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki.
Option (c) Commander Priya Menon — Incorrect: Commander Priya Menon is not the officer associated with this historic first; Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki was the first woman naval officer to serve as ADC to the President of India.
Option (d) Captain Shikha Sharma — Incorrect: Captain Shikha Sharma is not the naval officer who became the first woman naval ADC to the President; this distinction belongs to Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki.
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 27 March 2026 Shift 2 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q102. Which missile system successfully completed User Evaluation Trials conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation in 2025, marking a major boost to India’s defence preparedness?

  1. (a) Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile system
  2. (b) Akash Next Generation (Akash-NG) missile system
  3. (c) Prithvi-II short-range ballistic missile system
  4. (d) BrahMos extended-range cruise missile system
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Akash Next Generation (Akash-NG) missile system

Topic: Defence & DRDO Developments 2025
Akash Next Generation (Akash-NG) Missile System
Successfully completed User Evaluation Trials by DRDO in 2025.
Key Features: Advanced surface-to-air missile with improved range and accuracy.
Significance: Major boost to India's air defence preparedness.
Answer: Option 2 → Akash Next Generation (Akash-NG) missile system
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 27 March 2026 Shift 2 · Military exercises - current

Q103. As part of a longstanding defence relationship, India participated in the Zapad-2025 military exercise with which country in September 2025?

  1. (a) France
  2. (b) USA
  3. (c) Russia
  4. (d) China
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Russia

Topic: India's Defence Relations & Military Exercises
Zapad Exercise:A strategic military exercise conducted by Russia in its western region.
India-Russia Defence Partnership:India has a longstanding defence relationship with Russia, participating in joint military exercises regularly.
Zapad-2025:India participated in this Russian military exercise in September 2025, strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.
Answer: Option 3 → Russia
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 27 March 2026 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q104. Which organisation conducted the successful high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system in 2025, placing India among a select group of nations with advanced in-house testing capability?

  1. (a) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
  2. (b) Aeronautical Development Agency
  3. (c) Defence Research and Develop ment Organisation
  4. (d) Indian Air Force
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Defence Research and Develop ment Organisation

Topic: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Key Facts:
1. DRDO successfully conducted high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system in 2025.
2. This achievement placed India among select nations with advanced in-house testing capability.
3. The test validates indigenous capability in critical aerospace safety systems.
Answer: Option 3 → Defence Research and Develop ment Organisation
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 22 March 2026 Shift 2 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q105. Which ministry in the Indian Government launched Mission Sudarshan Chakra in 2025?

  1. (a) Ministry of Defence
  2. (b) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
  3. (c) Ministry of Home Affairs
  4. (d) Ministry of Science & Technology
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ministry of Defence

Mission Sudarshan Chakra
Launched by:Ministry of Defencein 2025
Purpose: Counter-drone defense system to protect
critical military and civilian infrastructure from
unauthorized drone threats.
Named after Lord Vishnu's weapon, symbolizing
protection and security.
Answer: Option 1 → Ministry of Defence
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 19 March 2026 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q106. Which stitched sailing vessel of the Indian Navy, which was scheduled for its maiden overseas voyage in December 2025 from Porbandar to Muscat, aims to revive India’s ancient maritime legacy?

  1. (a) INSV Shardul
  2. (b) INSV Tarangini
  3. (c) INSV Mhadei
  4. (d) INSV Kaundinya
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) INSV Kaundinya

INSV Kaundinyais India's first stitched sailing vessel built using ancient shipbuilding techniques.
Built without nails or metal fasteners, using traditional stitching methods with coir ropes.
Scheduled for maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat in December 2025.
Aims to revive India's 5000-year-old maritime legacy and ancient seafaring traditions.
Answer: Option 4 → INSV Kaundinya
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 19 March 2026 Shift 2 · Military exercises - current

Q107. During October–November 2025, which two Indian states hosted the Trishul 2025 tri-services exercise?

  1. (a) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
  2. (b) Tamil Nadu and Kerala
  3. (c) Gujarat and Rajasthan
  4. (d) Maharashtra and Punjab
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Gujarat and Rajasthan

Key Facts:
Trishul 2025 was a major tri-services military exercise conducted by Indian Armed Forces.
The exercise was held during October–November 2025.
It involved coordinated operations by Army, Navy, and Air Force.
The exercise was hosted acrossGujarat and Rajasthan.
Answer: Option 3 → Gujarat and Rajasthan
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 19 March 2026 Shift 2 · Security operations

Q108. In August 2025, which paramilitary force launched Operation Alert along the Rajasthan border?

  1. (a) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
  2. (b) Border Security Force (BSF)
  3. (c) Indian Navy
  4. (d) Indian Coast Guard
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Border Security Force (BSF)

Topic: Current Affairs - Border Security Operations
Operation Alertwas launched inAugust 2025by theBorder Security Force (BSF)along the Rajasthan border.
BSF is India's primary border guarding force responsible for securing international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The operation aimed at enhancing surveillance and preventing illegal activities along the western border.
Answer: Option 2 → Border Security Force (BSF)
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 17 March 2026 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q109. Which mission, announced in August 2025, aims to provide India with a multi-layered indigenous air and missile defence system?

  1. (a) Integrated Air Defence Mission
  2. (b) Mission Sudarshan Chakra
  3. (c) Agni Defence Initiative
  4. (d) Mission Shakti
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Mission Sudarshan Chakra

Mission Sudarshan Chakraannounced in August 2025.
Objective: Multi-layered indigenous air and missile defence system for India.
Named after Lord Vishnu's divine discus symbolizing protection.
Answer: Option 2 → Mission Sudarshan Chakra
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 17 March 2026 Shift 2 · Military exercises - current

Q110. Which country led the Talisman Sabre, 2025, military exercise in which India participated?

  1. (a) Canada
  2. (b) Russia
  3. (c) United Kingdom
  4. (d) Australia
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Australia

Talisman Sabre 2025
Talisman Sabre is abiennial military exerciseled byAustralia and the United States.
India participated for thefirst time in 2025, marking its growing defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
The exercise involves multiple nations and focuses onjoint military operations, interoperability, and regional security.
Answer: Option 4 → Australia
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 17 March 2026 Shift 3 · Defence production, exports, policies and expos

Q111. Which university signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Defence Research and Development Organisation on 22 December 2025 to strengthen collaboration in defence and internal security research?

  1. (a) Rashtriya Raksha University
  2. (b) Indian Institute of National Security Studies
  3. (c) Central University of Police Studies
  4. (d) National Defence University
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Rashtriya Raksha University

MoU signed on 22 December 2025
Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU)signed MoU with DRDO.
Purpose: Strengthen collaboration in defence and
internal security research.
RRU is India's first university dedicated to
national security and police studies.
Answer: Option 1 → Rashtriya Raksha University
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 16 March 2026 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q112. What is the name of the powerful non-nuclear bomb unveiled by Turkey at the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) in July 2025?

  1. (a) Titan
  2. (b) Gazap
  3. (c) Nebula
  4. (d) Phantom-X
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Gazap

Key fact 1: Turkey unveiled a powerful non-nuclear bomb at the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) in July 2025.
Key fact 2: The bomb is named Gazap , representing Turkey's advanced indigenous defence technology.
Key fact 3: IDEF is a major platform for showcasing cutting-edge military and defence innovations.
Answer: Option 2 → Gazap
RRB Technician Grade III 2025-26 – 10 March 2026 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q113. What is the main purpose of the vehicle-mounted Laser DEW MK-II(A) tested by DRDO in April 2025?

  1. (a) Anti-ballistic missile defense
  2. (b) Drone neutralization
  3. (c) Satellite launching
  4. (d) Space communication
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Drone neutralization

The vehicle-mounted Laser DEW MK-II(A) tested by DRDO is designed to neutralize aerial threats.
Its primary purpose is to target and destroy drones, enhancing battlefield security.
Therefore, it acts as a drone neutralization system, not for missile defense or satellite launching.
This aligns with modern defence focus on counter-drone technology.
RRB Technician Grade III 2025-26 – 10 March 2026 Shift 1 · Security operations

Q114. Which major operation did the Indian government launch in May 2025 following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam?

  1. (a) Operation Sindoor
  2. (b) Operation Trident
  3. (c) Operation Shakti
  4. (d) Operation Vijay
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Operation Sindoor

After thePahalgam terrorist attack (May 2025), India launchedOperation Sindoor
It focused onsecurity response and counter-terror actions in J&K
Result: Operation Sindoor
RRB Technician Grade III 2025-26 – 10 March 2026 Shift 2 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q115. Which of the following is the primary objective of Mission Sudarshan Chakra, launched by India in August 2025?

  1. (a) Promote economic reform
  2. (b) Strengthen civil aviation
  3. (c) Support agricultural innovation
  4. (d) Create a powerful defence weapon system
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Create a powerful defence weapon system

Mission Sudarshan Chakra was launched by India in August 2025.
Its primary objective is to develop a powerful defence weapon system.
This mission aims to enhance the country's defence capabilities.
Hence, the correct option is to create a powerful defence weapon system.
RRB Technician Grade III 2025-26 – 10 March 2026 Shift 2 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q116. Which of the following successfully conducted user trials of the Akash-NG missile?

  1. (a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
  2. (b) Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL)
  3. (c) Bharat Electronics (BEL)
  4. (d) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Option 4 is correct: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
DRDO is the premier agency responsible for the development and user trials of the Akash-NG missile.
User trials and testing of missile systems like Akash-NG are conducted and overseen by DRDO.
Other organisations like HAL, BEL, and Mazagon Dock are involved in production and supply, but not the user trials phase.
Therefore, the successful user trials of the Akash-NG missile are conducted by DRDO.
RRB Technician Grade III 2025-26 – 9 March 2026 Shift 3 · Military exercises - current

Q117. In which country is the military exercise ZAPAD 2025 conducted from 10 to 16 September 2025?

  1. (a) Germany
  2. (b) France
  3. (c) Russia
  4. (d) Japan
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Russia

The military exercise ZAPAD 2025 is conducted by Russia.
ZAPAD exercises are known to be large-scale military drills involving Russia and Belarus.
It is typically held on the territory of Russia and Belarus, not in Germany, France, or Japan.
Hence, the correct answer is Russia.
RRB Technician Grade III 2025-26 – 6 March 2026 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q118. The recent $131 million deal for cutting-edge surveillance technology from HawkEye 360 involves which two countries ?

  1. (a) India and Japan
  2. (b) India and Russia
  3. (c) India and Ukraine
  4. (d) India and United States
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) India and United States

The $131 million deal for cutting-edge surveillance technology from HawkEye 360 is between India and the United States.
HawkEye 360 is a U.S.-based company providing radio frequency data and analytics.
Such a deal underlines the defence and strategic partnership between the two countries.
Therefore, the correct answer is India and United States.
RRB Technician Grade III 2025-26 – 6 March 2026 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q119. Which of the following companies has secured a significant contract to indigenously produce the BvS10 Sindhu, an advanced all-terrain armoured vehicle, for the Indian Army?

  1. (a) Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
  2. (b) Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL)
  3. (c) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL)
  4. (d) Mahindra Defence Systems
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

Option 4 is correct: Mahindra Defence Systems has secured the contract to indigenously produce the BvS10 Sindhu, an advanced all-terrain armoured vehicle, for the Indian Army.
This contract is part of India's push for defence indigenisation under the Make in India initiative.
Mahindra Defence Systems specialises in manufacturing military vehicles, making it the suitable choice for this project.
Hence, Mahindra Defence Systems is the correct answer.
SSC MTS 2025 – 20 February 2026 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q120. How many consecutive flight-tests of the 'Pralay' missile did DRDO conduct successfully in July 2025?

  1. (a) Two
  2. (b) Three
  3. (c) Four
  4. (d) Five
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Two

Correct Answer: Two (Option 1)
In July 2025, DRDO ( Defence Research and Development Organisation ) successfully conducted two consecutive flight tests of the 'Pralay' surface-to-surface ballistic missile. Pralay is a short-range, quasi-ballistic missile with a range of 150–500 km, designed to strike targets with high accuracy using a solid-propellant system.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 – Three, Option 3 – Four, Option 4 – Five are all incorrect numbers. The correct number of consecutive tests in July 2025 was two.
SSC MTS 2025 – 20 February 2026 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q121. Which submarine-launched ballistic missile was highlighted as a game-changing launch by DRDO in November 2024?

  1. (a) Rudra
  2. (b) K-4
  3. (c) Dhruv
  4. (d) Arjun
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) K-4

Correct Answer: K-4 (Option 2)
In November 2024, DRDO highlighted the successful test launch of the K-4, a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), as a game-changing achievement for India's nuclear deterrence. K-4 has a range of over 3,500 km and is designed to be launched from Arihant-class nuclear submarines, significantly enhancing India's sea-based nuclear strike capability.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 – Rudra is a helicopter-launched anti-tank guided missile system (not a submarine-launched ballistic missile).
Option 3 – Dhruv is India's Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), an aircraft — not a missile.
Option 4 – Arjun is India's main battle tank — not a missile.
SSC MTS 2025 – 19 February 2026 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q122. India has successfully developed and certified _____, a new explosive that is 2.01 times more lethal than standard Trinitrotoluene (TNT).

  1. (a) RDX
  2. (b) HMX
  3. (c) SEBEX 2
  4. (d) JPT
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) SEBEX 2

The correct answer is option 3.
SEBEX 2 (Sheathed Explosive 2) is an indigenously developed explosive by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It has been certified as 2.01 times more lethal than standard TNT (Trinitrotoluene). SEBEX 2 is intended for use in naval warheads and munitions, significantly enhancing India's defence capabilities.
Option 1 is incorrect: RDX (Research Department Explosive) is a well-known older explosive; it is not the new explosive described in the question.
Option 2 is incorrect: HMX (High Melting Explosive) is another existing military explosive; it is not the newly developed and certified explosive referred to here.
Option 4 is incorrect: JPT is not an established explosive in this context.
RRB JE CBT-1 2025-26 – 19 February 2026 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q123. In May 2025, DRDO’s DMSRDE laboratory in _________ created an advanced polymeric membrane designed for high-pressure desalination of seawater.

  1. (a) Jaipur
  2. (b) Kanpur
  3. (c) Hyderabad
  4. (d) Pune
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Kanpur

The Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) is located in Kanpur.
In May 2025, DMSRDE Kanpur developed an advanced polymeric membrane for high-pressure seawater desalination.
This technology is aimed at addressing water scarcity by efficient desalination processes.
Hence, the correct location associated with this development is Kanpur.
Final answer: Option 2
SSC MTS 2025 – 12 February 2026 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q124. The successful test of the indigenously developed 'VLSRSAM' by DRDO and the Indian Navy in March 2025 was conducted off the coast of which state?

  1. (a) Odisha
  2. (b) Gujarat
  3. (c) Kerala
  4. (d) Tamil Nadu
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Odisha

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Odisha
VLSRSAM stands for Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile. It was successfully tested by DRDO and the Indian Navy in March 2025 off the coast of Odisha (from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur ). The missile is designed for close-range air defence of naval ships against aerial threats.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 (Gujarat): The test was not conducted off the coast of Gujarat.
Option 3 (Kerala): Kerala is not associated with this missile test.
Option 4 (Tamil Nadu): The test was conducted at the Chandipur test range, which is in Odisha, not Tamil Nadu.
SSC MTS 2025 – 4 February 2026 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q125. What is the primary purpose of the 'Bhargavastra system' developed in May 2025?

  1. (a) Anti-submarine warfare
  2. (b) Countering swarm drone threats
  3. (c) Surface-to-air missile for fighter jets
  4. (d) Missile defense against ballistic missiles
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Countering swarm drone threats

Correct Answer: Countering swarm drone threats
Bhargavastra is India's first indigenous counter-swarm drone system developed by DRDO and successfully tested in May 2025. It is designed to neutralise multiple enemy drones attacking simultaneously in a swarm formation.
Why other options are wrong:
Anti-submarine warfare - A separate domain; Bhargavastra addresses aerial drone threats.
Surface-to-air missile for fighters - Bhargavastra targets drones, not manned fighter jets.
Ballistic missile defense - Handled by separate systems such as PAD/AAD.
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 6 December 2025 Shift 2 · Defence personnel, firsts and ceremonial events

Q126. Who became Indian Navy’s first woman fighter pilot streamer on 3 July 2025?

  1. (a) Bina Kumari
  2. (b) Aastha Poonia
  3. (c) Neha Sharma
  4. (d) Vidya Singh
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Aastha Poonia

The correct answer is Aastha Poonia . On 3rd July 2025 , Aastha Poonia created history by becoming the Indian Navy’s first woman fighter pilot streamer . This achievement marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards gender inclusivity in the armed forces. Earlier, women officers were inducted into the Navy in limited roles, but recent reforms have opened combat and aviation streams for them. Aastha Poonia’s achievement is not only a personal milestone but also an inspiration for aspiring women who aim to join the defence forces. Her induction reflects India’s commitment to providing equal opportunities for women in all combat and operational roles, strengthening the nation’s defence preparedness.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 27 November 2025 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q127. In October 2024, DRDO developed the 'VSHORADS' system. What is it used for?

  1. (a) Underwater mining
  2. (b) Missile fuel storage
  3. (c) Short-range air defence
  4. (d) Submarine communication
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Short-range air defence

VSHORADS (Very Short Range Air Defence System) developed by DRDO in October 2024 is a shoulder-fired Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) designed for short-range air defence. It can engage low-altitude aerial threats such as drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft.
Underwater mining, missile fuel storage, and submarine communication are unrelated to VSHORADS. Hence, Short-range air defence is correct.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 25 November 2025 Shift 1 · Defence personnel, firsts and ceremonial events

Q128. The first-ever batch of female cadets at the National Defence Academy graduated in _____.

  1. (a) 2021
  2. (b) 2022
  3. (c) 2023
  4. (d) 2025
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 2025

The first-ever batch of female cadets at the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, graduated in 2025. They enrolled in June 2022 after the Supreme Court of India directed the NDA to accept women cadets. After completing the three-year training course, they graduated in June 2025.
The years 2021, 2022, and 2023 are incorrect. 2021 was when the Supreme Court passed the order; 2022 was when they enrolled.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 25 November 2025 Shift 3 · Defence personnel, firsts and ceremonial events

Q129. How many female cadets passed out in the first-ever batch at National Defence Academy?

  1. (a) 11
  2. (b) 17
  3. (c) 19
  4. (d) 21
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 17

In the first-ever batch of female cadets at the National Defence Academy (NDA), 17 female cadets passed out. Women were inducted into NDA following a Supreme Court order in 2021 allowing women to appear in the NDA entrance exam.
Options 11, 19, and 21 are incorrect. Hence, 17 is the correct answer.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 21 November 2025 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q130. From which island did DRDO conduct the 'Pralay' missile tests in July 2025?

  1. (a) 1. Nicobar Islands
  2. (b) 2. Lakshadweep Island
  3. (c) 3. Andaman Islands
  4. (d) 4. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 4. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island

DRDO conducted the 'Pralay' ballistic missile tests from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island (formerly known as Wheeler Island) located off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal. The Pralay is a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 150–500 km. Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Andaman Islands are not associated with this test.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 17 November 2025 Shift 2 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q131. What is the name of the long-range glide bomb successfully tested by DRDO from a Su-30 MKI aircraft in 2025?

  1. (a) Prithvi
  2. (b) Agni
  3. (c) Gaurav
  4. (d) BrahMos
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Gaurav

Correct Answer: Gaurav (Option 3)
DRDO successfully tested the long-range glide bomb 'Gaurav' from a Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft in 2025. Gaurav is a 1000 kg class air-launched glide bomb with a range of over 100 km, designed for precision strikes. It is developed by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, under DRDO.
Prithvi and Agni are surface-to-surface ballistic missile systems. BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia — it is not a glide bomb.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 14 November 2025 Shift 1 · Defence personnel, firsts and ceremonial events

Q132. In June 2025, who has become the first woman ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to the President of India?

  1. (a) Neena Gupta
  2. (b) Aliawati Longkumer
  3. (c) Yashasvi Solanki
  4. (d) Anuradha Thakur
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Yashasvi Solanki

Yashasvi Solanki became the first woman Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India in June 2025, marking a historic milestone. An ADC is a personal assistant/military officer who assists the head of state. The other options — Neena Gupta, Aliawati Longkumer, and Anuradha Thakur — did not hold this distinction at the relevant time.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 2 · Military exercises - current

Q133. Which of the following best reflects the evolved focus of the India–US Exercise Tiger Triumph2025compared to its2019debut?

  1. (a) From HADR to space combat
  2. (b) Cyber ops over amphibious drills
  3. (c) HADR + logistics via LEMOA
  4. (d) Dropped tri-service format
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) HADR + logistics via LEMOA

Tiger Triumph is the India–US tri-service joint exercise focused on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR). The 2025 edition evolved to integrate HADR with logistics cooperation under the LEMOA framework, retaining the tri-service amphibious nature.
Hence, Option 3 is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 17 September 2025 Shift 3 · Military exercises - current

Q134. What was the strategic focus of the 10th India–Sri Lanka Mitra Shakti exercise in August 2024?

  1. (a) Maritime piracy response and naval drills
  2. (b) NATO-style warfare in desert terrain
  3. (c) Joint counter-insurgency in semi-urban zones under UN mandate
  4. (d) Cyber defence and digital warfare simulations
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Joint counter-insurgency in semi-urban zones under UN mandate

The 10th India–Sri Lanka Mitra Shakti exercise focused on joint counter-insurgency operations in semi-urban zones under UN mandate.
It was a land-based joint training, not a naval, NATO-style or cyber exercise.
Hence the correct option is joint counter-insurgency in semi-urban zones.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 15 September 2025 Shift 3 · Military exercises - current

Q135. Where was the 17th edition of the joint India-Mongolia military exercise Nomadic Elephant held in 2025?

  1. (a) Umroi, Meghalaya
  2. (b) Leh, Ladakh
  3. (c) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  4. (d) Tawang , Arunachal Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

• Exercise Nomadic Elephant is an annual bilateral military exercise between India and Mongolia.
• The 17th edition (2025) was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
• The exercise alternates between India and Mongolia each year.
• It focuses on counter-terrorism and jungle warfare operations under a UN mandate.
• Answer: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q136. In December 2024, India's Defense Ministry signed a contract with HAL for the procurement of how many Su-30MKI aircraft?

  1. (a) 5
  2. (b) 8
  3. (c) 15
  4. (d) 12
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 12

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 1 · Defence production, exports, policies and expos

Q137. Which of the following Indian Coast Guard Ships participated in NAVDEX 2025, strengthening India-UAE maritime cooperation?

  1. (a) ICGS Sujata
  2. (b) INS Rajdhwaj
  3. (c) INS Veera
  4. (d) ICGS Shoor
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) ICGS Shoor

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q138. What is the name of India's indigenous counter-drone system tested in May 2025?

  1. (a) Bhargavastra
  2. (b) Nagastra
  3. (c) Trinetra
  4. (d) Akashteer
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Bhargavastra

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 2 · Defence production, exports, policies and expos

Q139. According to the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023—effective from May 2025—unified command authority has been granted over personnel from which branches of the Indian Armed Forces?

  1. (a) Army and Coast Guard
  2. (b) Navy and Air Force
  3. (c) Army, Navy, and Air Force
  4. (d) Army and Navy
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Army, Navy, and Air Force

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 2 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q140. In which of the following states did the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conduct the maiden flight-trials of the Stratospheric Airship Platform in May 2025?

  1. (a) Madhya Pradesh
  2. (b) Punjab
  3. (c) Karnataka
  4. (d) Odisha
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Madhya Pradesh

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 3 · Military exercises - current

Q141. Where was INIOCHOS-25, the multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force, conducted?

  1. (a) Macedonia
  2. (b) Albania
  3. (c) Greece
  4. (d) Bulgaria
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Greece

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 3 · Defence production, exports, policies and expos

Q142. In June 2025, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) signed an MoU with Norway’s Kongsberg to build India’s first vessel in which category?

  1. (a) Polar research vessel
  2. (b) Deep-submergence rescue vessel
  3. (c) Hospital ship
  4. (d) Aircraft carrier
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Polar research vessel

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 1 · Defence production, exports, policies and expos

Q143. What is the primary objective of the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control & Discipline) Rules, which came into effect from May 2025?

  1. (a) To centralise intelligence operations
  2. (b) To establish a unified military command structure
  3. (c) To privatise defence manufacturing
  4. (d) To integrate paramilitary forces under the Ministry of Defence
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) To establish a unified military command structure

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 1 · Defence production, exports, policies and expos

Q144. Which of the following sectors contributed the most to India’s defence exports in FY 2023-24?

  1. (a) The private sector and DPSUs equally
  2. (b) The private sector contributed about 60% and DPSUs about 40%
  3. (c) Only the private sector
  4. (d) Only DPSUs
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) The private sector contributed about 60% and DPSUs about 40%

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q145. Which private firm produced the first rear fuselage for Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A that was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru?

  1. (a) Mahindra Defence
  2. (b) Tata Advanced Systems
  3. (c) Larsen & Toubro
  4. (d) Alpha Tocol Engineering Services
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Alpha Tocol Engineering Services

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 2 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q146. In May 2025, DRDO achieved a significant milestone by conducting a long-duration ground test of which hypersonic technology component?

  1. (a) Supersonic Combustor
  2. (b) Ramjet Propulsion System
  3. (c) Scramjet Subscale Combustor
  4. (d) Hyperloop Module
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Scramjet Subscale Combustor

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q147. According to the 'List of India’s Major Defence Deals of 2024–2025' report, what is the primary objective of India's ₹20,506.65 crore acquisition of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles?

  1. (a) Strengthen the Indian Navy's maritime strike capacity
  2. (b) Upgrade the Indian Air Force's fighter jets
  3. (c) Develop indigenous missile technology
  4. (d) Enhance the Indian Army's artillery capabilities
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Strengthen the Indian Navy's maritime strike capacity

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q148. Which missile was successfully flight-trialed by DRDO and the Indian Navy from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, in 2025, demonstrating capability against ship targets when launched from a Sea King helicopter?

  1. (a) Prithvi Surface-to-Surface Missile
  2. (b) Agni Ballistic Missile
  3. (c) BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile
  4. (d) Naval Anti-Ship Missile - Short Range
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Naval Anti-Ship Missile - Short Range

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q149. Akashteer, which is India’s fully indigenous, automated Air Defence Control and Reporting System, that played a vital role during conflict with Pakistan in May 2025, was developed by which of the following organisations?

  1. (a) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
  2. (b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
  3. (c) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
  4. (d) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q150. Which of the following organisations successfully conducted the first flight trial of a stratospheric airship platform at Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh, to enhance military surveillance capabilities?

  1. (a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  2. (b) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
  3. (c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
  4. (d) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 1 · Defence production, exports, policies and expos

Q151. Which of the following Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) were granted 'Miniratna' Category-I status by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in May 2025?

  1. (a) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
  2. (b) Munitions India Limited (MIL)
  3. (c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
  4. (d) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Munitions India Limited (MIL)

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 1 · Defence personnel, firsts and ceremonial events

Q152. President Droupadi Murmu conferred how many Kirti Chakras, including four posthumous, during Phase-I of the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 in May 2025?

  1. (a) Twelve
  2. (b) Nine
  3. (c) Fifteen
  4. (d) Six
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Six

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 2 · Defence personnel, firsts and ceremonial events

Q153. The Indian Army celebrated its 77ᵗʰ Army Day at Pune on which date, which marked the third occasion that the Army Day Parade was held outside Delhi?

  1. (a) 5 March 2025
  2. (b) 15 February 2025
  3. (c) 5 February 2025
  4. (d) 15 January 2025
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 15 January 2025

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 2 · Defence production, exports, policies and expos

Q154. According to a March 2025 PIB report, India's defence production reached ₹1.27 trillion in FY 2023-24, showing an increase of what percentage from FY 2014-15?

  1. (a) 174%
  2. (b) 200%
  3. (c) 151%
  4. (d) 130%
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 174%

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 3 · Security operations

Q155. Which missile defence system, named Sudarshan Chakra, was used by India to intercept drones and missiles during Pakistan’s attempted strikes in May 2025?

  1. (a) Barak 8
  2. (b) Prithvi Air Defence
  3. (c) S-400 systems
  4. (d) Akashteer
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) S-400 systems

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 1 · Military exercises - current

Q156. Which Indian Army unit represented India in VINBAX, conducted in November 2024?

  1. (a) Gorkha Rifles
  2. (b) Mechanised Infantry Regiment
  3. (c) Corps of Engineers
  4. (d) Parachute Regiment
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Corps of Engineers

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q157. Where and when is the final in‑flight testing of the Kaveri Derivative Engine (KDE) scheduled, as part of its certification process?

  1. (a) China, mid‑2026
  2. (b) India, early 2025
  3. (c) France, late 2025
  4. (d) Russia, late 2025
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Russia, late 2025

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 2 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q158. Which among the following developed Bhargavastra, a multi-layered counter-drone system designed to neutralise drone threats, in May 2025?

  1. (a) Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited
  2. (b) Tata Advanced Systems
  3. (c) Bharat Electronics
  4. (d) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 2 · Military exercises - current

Q159. In May 2025, the Indian Army held the 'Teesta Prahar' integrated field exercise in which state to demonstrate operational readiness and combined operational capabilities?

  1. (a) West Bengal
  2. (b) Madhya Pradesh
  3. (c) Rajasthan
  4. (d) Assam
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) West Bengal

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 2 · Military exercises - current

Q160. Which unit of the Indonesian Special Forces participated in Exercise GARUD SHAKTI, held in November 2024?

  1. (a) TNI-AU
  2. (b) Kostrad
  3. (c) Marinir
  4. (d) Kopassus
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Kopassus

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 3 · Security operations

Q161. Who among the following led the official media briefing on India's Operation Sindoor in May 2025?

  1. (a) General Anil Chauhan and Air Marshal AK Bharti
  2. (b) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai and Commodore Raghu R Nair
  3. (c) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
  4. (d) Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 1 · Defence personnel, firsts and ceremonial events

Q162. Who assumed charge as the 18ᵗʰ Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN) on 1 June 2025?

  1. (a) Lt General Rajesh Mehta
  2. (b) Lt General Vijay Kumar Singh
  3. (c) Lt General Dinesh Singh Rana
  4. (d) Lt General Anil Chatterjee
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Lt General Dinesh Singh Rana

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q163. What is the name of the first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) inducted into the Indian Navy in May 2025?

  1. (a) INS Tushil
  2. (b) INS Arighaat
  3. (c) INS Arnala
  4. (d) INS Garuda
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) INS Arnala

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 2 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q164. What is the purpose of the High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (HEAUV) developed by DRDO’s Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL)?

  1. (a) Deep-sea oil exploration
  2. (b) Underwater surveillance
  3. (c) Submarine crew training
  4. (d) Surface-to-air missile deployment
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Underwater surveillance

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q165. In April 2025, India signed a $7.4 billion deal to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets with which of the following countries?

  1. (a) Russia
  2. (b) Israel
  3. (c) France
  4. (d) United States
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) France

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q166. Which of the following developments followed the MoU signed between GRSE and Norway’s Kongsberg at Nor-Shipping 2025?

  1. (a) India will jointly operate a Polar Research Vessel with Norway.
  2. (b) India will purchase its first Polar Research Vessel from Norway.
  3. (c) India will fund Norway’s Polar Research under a new agreement.
  4. (d) India will begin building its first indigenously made Polar Vessel.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) India will begin building its first indigenously made Polar Vessel.

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q167. In May 2025, which Indian company emerged as the lowest bidder for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Corvettes (NGC) project, valued at over ₹25,000 crore?

  1. (a) Cochin Shipyard Limited
  2. (b) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
  3. (c) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
  4. (d) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 1 September 2025 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q168. The 'Keel Laying' ceremony of the first of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy was held at which place in November 2024?

  1. (a) ABG Shipyard Ltd., Mumbai
  2. (b) Hindustan Shipyard Ltd., Visakhapatnam
  3. (c) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., Cochin
  4. (d) Goa Shipyard Limited
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Hindustan Shipyard Ltd., Visakhapatnam

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 1 September 2025 Shift 1 · Military exercises - current

Q169. Which of the following exercises was jointly conducted by the Indian Army and NDRF on May 2025 as a large-scale humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) simulation?

  1. (a) Mitra Shakti
  2. (b) Shakti
  3. (c) Prakampana
  4. (d) Raahat
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Raahat

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 1 September 2025 Shift 1 · Security operations

Q170. As per April 2025 announcement, CRPF decided to raise which battalion for counter terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. (a) Para (Special Forces)
  2. (b) CoBRA Battalion
  3. (c) Special Frontier Force (SFF)
  4. (d) Garud Commando Force
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) CoBRA Battalion

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 1 September 2025 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q171. Which company signed a ₹1,220 crore deal for Software Defined Radios with Defence Ministry in February 2025?

  1. (a) Bharat Electronics Limited
  2. (b) Hindustan Shipyard
  3. (c) L&T
  4. (d) Reliance Naval Systems
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Bharat Electronics Limited

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 1 September 2025 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q172. Which country signed a contract with India in April 2025 to supply 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets?

  1. (a) United Kingdom
  2. (b) France
  3. (c) United States
  4. (d) Russia
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) France

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 1 September 2025 Shift 3 · Security operations

Q173. When was 'Operation Shield' conducted across India’s border states and union territories?

  1. (a) 3 June 2025
  2. (b) 7 May 2025
  3. (c) 31 May 2025
  4. (d) 29 May 2025
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 31 May 2025

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 1 · Defence personnel, firsts and ceremonial events

Q174. In April 2025, a tri-services all women circumnavigation sailing expedition, 'Samudra Pradakshina' flagged off from:

  1. (a) Durgapur
  2. (b) Madurai
  3. (c) Mumbai
  4. (d) Trivandrum
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Mumbai

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 1 · Military exercises - current

Q175. Which of the following joint military exercises is conducted annually between the armies of India and Japan, with the sixth edition held near Mount Fuji in 2025?

  1. (a) Dharma Guardian
  2. (b) Maitree
  3. (c) Indra
  4. (d) Shakti
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Dharma Guardian

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q176. Which of the following is the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs) delivered to the Indian Navy on 8 May 2025?

  1. (a) Arnala
  2. (b) Kadmatt
  3. (c) Kamorta
  4. (d) Kiltan
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Arnala

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 2 · Defence production, exports, policies and expos

Q177. By when has India aimed to achieve its defence production of ₹3 lakh crore, which will strengthen its position as a global defence manufacturing hub?

  1. (a) 2028
  2. (b) 2029
  3. (c) 2032
  4. (d) 2030
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 2029

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 3 · Military exercises - current

Q178. The 13ᵗʰ edition of the joint military exercise 'Ekuverin' 2025 was conducted in which country?

  1. (a) Cambodia
  2. (b) Maldives
  3. (c) Thailand
  4. (d) India
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Maldives

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q179. Who has developed the technology enabling India to shoot down fixed-wing drones using a laser beam?

  1. (a) Armed Forces Tribunal, Delhi
  2. (b) Defence Research Development Organisation
  3. (c) Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)
  4. (d) Aeronautical Development Agency
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Defence Research Development Organisation

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 3 · Military exercises - current

Q180. Which of the following joint military exercises between India and Mongolia commenced its 17ᵗʰ edition in Ulaanbaatar on 31 May 2025?

  1. (a) Garuda Shakti
  2. (b) Yudh Abhyas
  3. (c) Vajra Prahar
  4. (d) Nomadic Elephant
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Nomadic Elephant

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 1 · Military exercises - current

Q181. Where was the bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 24 conducted between India and Sri Lanka in December 2024?

  1. (a) Kochi
  2. (b) Colombo
  3. (c) Visakhapatnam
  4. (d) Chennai
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Visakhapatnam

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q182. Which force will get the Ashwini radar system under the ₹2,906-crore deal signed in March 2025?

  1. (a) Indian Air Force
  2. (b) Indian Army
  3. (c) Indian Navy
  4. (d) Indian Coast Guard
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Indian Air Force

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 2 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q183. Which advanced radar systems are being deployed under a ₹5,700-crore contract signed in March 2024 and operational from April 2025 to strengthen India's air defence network?

  1. (a) Passive electronically scanned array radars
  2. (b) High-Power Radars (HPR)
  3. (c) Synthetic aperture radars
  4. (d) Over-the-horizon radars
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) High-Power Radars (HPR)

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q184. When and where were the flight trials of the ULPGM‑V3 missile conducted?

  1. (a) Andhra Pradesh (Kurnool), 25 July 2025
  2. (b) Odisha (Chandipur), 26 July 2025
  3. (c) Rajasthan (Pokhran), 24 July 2025
  4. (d) Maharashtra (Pune), 27 July 2025
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Andhra Pradesh (Kurnool), 25 July 2025

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 3 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q185. Which AI-driven anti-drone system was deployed at India's largest naval port in Karnataka in May 2025 to protect critical infrastructure?

  1. (a) Indrajaal Infra
  2. (b) AeroGuard
  3. (c) DroneShield
  4. (d) SkyNet
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Indrajaal Infra

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q186. On 25 April 2025, DRDO achieved a significant milestone by conducting a long-duration ground test of an active cooled scramjet subscale combustor. How long did this test last?

  1. (a) 500 seconds
  2. (b) 1,500 seconds
  3. (c) 1,000 seconds
  4. (d) 120 seconds
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1,000 seconds

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 2 · Military exercises - current

Q187. Where was Exercise Dharma Guardian, 2025, held?

  1. (a) East Fuji, Japan
  2. (b) Pune, India
  3. (c) Tokyo, Japan
  4. (d) New Delhi, India
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) East Fuji, Japan

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 2 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q188. Which DRDO-developed system, tested in 2025, is designed to detect and neutralise multiple types of underwater threats?

  1. (a) Varunastra
  2. (b) MIGM
  3. (c) Takshak
  4. (d) Maareech
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Maareech

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 2 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q189. In May 2025, DRDO inaugurated a new research centre focusing on which advanced technology?

  1. (a) Quantum Technology
  2. (b) Artificial Intelligence
  3. (c) Nanotechnology
  4. (d) Robotics
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Quantum Technology

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 3 · Military exercises - current

Q190. Exercise Desert Hunt 2025, an integrated tri-service special forces exercise was conducted by the Indian Air Force at which of the following stations?

  1. (a) Airforce station at Prayagraj
  2. (b) Airforce station at Jodhpur
  3. (c) Airforce station at Gandhi Nagar
  4. (d) Airforce station at Agra
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Airforce station at Jodhpur

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 3 · Security operations

Q191. China deployed a sophisticated Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR) system near the __________ raising concerns over increased surveillance capabilities.

  1. (a) India-Bangladesh border
  2. (b) India-Bhutan border
  3. (c) India-Nepal border
  4. (d) India-Myanmar border
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) India-Myanmar border

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 3 · Defence production, exports, policies and expos

Q192. According to the report titled “India Revives ₹44,000 Crore Plan to Boost Defence Manufacturing”, published in 2025, what is the primary purpose of this plan?

  1. (a) Enhancing cyber defence capabilities
  2. (b) Developing fifth-generation fighter jets
  3. (c) Safeguarding ports and trade routes
  4. (d) Acquiring advanced radar systems
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Safeguarding ports and trade routes

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 August 2025 Shift 1 · Military exercises - current

Q193. What is the primary goal of the 'MILAN 2025' naval exercise hosted by India?

  1. (a) To promote maritime cooperation among friendly navies
  2. (b) To train for desert warfare
  3. (c) To launch new defence satellites
  4. (d) To build new submarines jointly with France
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) To promote maritime cooperation among friendly navies

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 August 2025 Shift 1 · Military exercises - current

Q194. In which location is the 17ᵗʰ edition of the India-Mongolia joint military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT being conducted, as of 29 May 2025?

  1. (a) Leh, Ladakh
  2. (b) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  3. (c) Umroi, Meghalaya
  4. (d) Thimphu, Bhutan
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 August 2025 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q195. In April 2025, which defence subsidiary signed a landmark defence MoU with Slovakia aimed at boosting India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities?

  1. (a) Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd
  2. (b) NewSpace India Ltd
  3. (c) BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd
  4. (d) Airbornics Defence & Space Pvt Ltd
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Airbornics Defence & Space Pvt Ltd

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 August 2025 Shift 1 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q196. Which undersea defence weapon was successfully trialed by the Indian Navy in May 2025?

  1. (a) Hydro Depth Torpedo
  2. (b) Deep-Sea Explosive
  3. (c) Submarine Neutralizer
  4. (d) Multi-Influence Ground Mine
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Multi-Influence Ground Mine

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 August 2025 Shift 1 · Military exercises - current

Q197. In which state did the Indian Army conduct the tri-service integrated multi-domain warfare exercise, 'Prachand Prahaar', in March 2025?

  1. (a) Meghalaya
  2. (b) Sikkim
  3. (c) Arunachal Pradesh
  4. (d) Assam
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Arunachal Pradesh

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 August 2025 Shift 2 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q198. What is the primary purpose of the Raksha Kavach system showcased by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Republic Day, 2025?

  1. (a) Cyber warfare
  2. (b) Ground-based artillery support
  3. (c) Naval operations
  4. (d) Multi-layered defence protection
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Multi-layered defence protection

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 August 2025 Shift 2 · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q199. What is the codename of the Low-Level Transportable Radar (LLTR) to be procured by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at a cost of ₹2,906 crore in March 2025?

  1. (a) Surya
  2. (b) Ashwini
  3. (c) Vayu
  4. (d) Indra
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Ashwini

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 August 2025 Shift 2 · Defence production, exports, policies and expos

Q200. As per the PIB report published on 17 April 2025, India's defence production has reached a new milestone by increasing from ₹40,000 crore in 2014 to over how much in the financial year 2023-24?

  1. (a) ₹1.33 lakh crore
  2. (b) ₹1.11 lakh crore
  3. (c) ₹1.27 lakh crore
  4. (d) ₹1.19 lakh crore
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) ₹1.27 lakh crore

123

More Current Affairs chapters

National Affairs and Government Initiatives486 questionsSports - Current384 questionsInternational Affairs and Summits332 questionsScience, Technology and Space - Current328 questionsAwards and Honours - Current297 questionsReports, Indices and Rankings282 questionsAppointments and Resignations223 questionsState News174 questionsEconomy, Banking and Business140 questionsBooks, Obituaries and Days - Current138 questionsEnvironment and Climate - Current120 questionsArt, Culture and Events - Current27 questions
📥 PDF of this paper (all subjects, English & Hindi): All previous year papers PDF · ▶ Attempt previous year papers as free online tests · 🏆 Free live mock tests · 📰 Daily current affairs quiz