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<mark>Answer: D. Sukhoi-30 MKI</mark> <mark>- The Indian Air Force inducted its first squadron of Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft which are capable of carrying BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. The induction ceremony of the 222 'Tigersharks' fighter squadron was held at Thanjavur airbase.</mark>

<mark>30. Which ballistic missile has been successfully tested by DRDO from an underwater platform?</mark>

  • <mark>A. Agni-II</mark>

  • <mark>B. Pralay</mark>

  • <mark>C. K-4</mark>

  • <mark>D. Surya</mark>

<mark>Answer: C. K-4</mark> <mark>- India has successfully test-fired nuclear-capable K-4 ballistic missile off the coast in Andhra Pradesh on 19 January 2020. The missile was launched from a 3500-kilometer strike range nuclear-capable submarine, underwater platform. The missile was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).</mark>

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<mark>31. Which of the following conducted the exercise Winged Raider?</mark>

  • <mark>A. Indian Army</mark>

  • <mark>B. Indian Navy</mark>

  • <mark>C. Indian Air Force</mark>

  • <mark>D. Naval Guard</mark>

<mark>Answer: A. Indian Army</mark> <mark>- The Indian Army conducted the airborne Exercise Winged Raider in the North-Eastern theatre on 10 January 2020. It is the Army's biggest airborne exercise. It comprises of more than 500 special forces troops.</mark>

<mark>32. How many aircrafts are to be acquired by the government for Indian Air Force?</mark>

  • <mark>A. 100</mark>

  • <mark>B. 150</mark>

  • <mark>C. 200</mark>

  • <mark>D. 250</mark>

<mark>Answer: C. 200</mark> <mark>- Centre is planning to acquire around 200 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The aim is to cope with the depleting aerial inventories of IAF. The announcement about the acquisition was made by the defence secretary Ajay Kumar.</mark>

<mark>33. 'Operation Sankalp' is associated with which force?</mark>

  • <mark>A. Indian Army</mark>

  • <mark>B. Indian Navy</mark>

  • <mark>C. Indian Air Force</mark>

  • <mark>D. Naval Guard</mark>

<mark>Answer: B. Indian Navy</mark> <mark>- Amid the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, the Indian Navy said on January 9 it continues to maintain its presence in the Gulf region as part of its 'Operation Sankalp' initiated earlier this year to ensure security of its sea-borne trade and the safety of Indian Flag Merchant Vessels transiting through the region.</mark>

<mark>34. Which of the following is to host naval event MILAN?</mark>

  • <mark>A. Visakhapatnam</mark>

  • <mark>B. Kochi</mark>

  • <mark>C. Chennai</mark>

  • <mark>D. Mumbai</mark>

<mark>Answer: A. Visakhapatnam</mark> <mark>- Visakhapatnam, the City of Destiny is to host MILAN 2020. The International Naval event has been scheduled to be held in March 2020.MILAN 2020 is a multilateral naval exercise. The main objective of the event is to enhance professional interaction between friendly foreign navies and learn the strengths and best practices in the maritime domain. The theme of the exercise is Synergy across the Seas.</mark>

<mark>35. Which of the following began its work to improve efficiency based on the GOCO model?</mark>

  • <mark>A. Indian Army</mark>

  • <mark>B. Indian Navy</mark>

  • <mark>C. Indian Air Force</mark>

  • <mark>D. Naval Guard</mark>

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<mark>Answer: A. Indian Army</mark> <mark>- The Indian Army began its work based on the Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) model. The model will identify the potential industry partners for its base workshops and ordnance depots intended to improve operational efficiency.</mark>

<mark>36. Which of the following has launched expedition in Maharashtra to promote the heritage of India?</mark>

  • <mark>A. Indian Army</mark>

  • <mark>B. Indian Navy</mark>

  • <mark>C. Indian Air Force</mark>

<mark>D. Naval Guard</mark>

<mark>Answer: B. Indian Navy</mark> <mark>- An expedition to promote the maritime heritage of India and to spread awareness about Coastal Security amongst the coastal communities in Maharashtra, was launched by the Indian Navy. The expedition will be held until January 11.</mark>

<mark>37. Naseem-Al-Bahr, abilateral naval exercise is between India and which country?</mark>

  • <mark>A. Bahrain</mark>

  • <mark>B. Kuwait</mark>

  • <mark>C. Qatar</mark>

  • <mark>D. Oman</mark>

<mark>Answer: D. Oman</mark> <mark>- Two ships of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) arrived in Goa to participate in the 12th edition of the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise 'Naseem-Al-Bahr'. 'Naseem-AlBahr' (or sea breeze) is a naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the RNO, being conducted since 1993.</mark>

<mark>38. Whose tenure has been extended as BSF IG?</mark>

  • <mark>A. Abhinav Kumar</mark>

  • <mark>B. Manish Shankar Sharma</mark>

  • <mark>C. Niraj Sinha</mark>

  • <mark>D. Alok Verma</mark>

<mark>Answer: A. Abhinav Kumar</mark> <mark>- The appointments committee of the Cabinet approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for extending the deputation tenure of IPS Abhinav Kumar, Inspector General.</mark>

<mark>39. By what name MiG-27 was known to Indian Air Force?</mark>

  • <mark>A. Sherkhan</mark>

  • <mark>B. Bahadur</mark>

  • <mark>C. Flogger</mark>

  • <mark>D. Shershah</mark>

<mark>Answer: B. Bahadur</mark> <mark>- The MiG-27, which is known to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) as the 'Flogger' and to Indian Air Force (IAF) as 'Bahadur', flew its last sortie in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. After this flight, IAF bid adieu to its squadron of seven aircraft as all were decommissioned. The last MiG-27 unit to operate the jet, Number 29 Squadron, bid farewell to jet in Jodhpur Air Base where the aircraft participated in a flypast.</mark>

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<mark>40. Which one is the name given to the largest ever anti hijacking exercise of India, conducted recently at Kochi?</mark>

<mark>A. Raksha</mark>

<mark>B. Samarth</mark>

<mark>C. Rehaan</mark>

<mark>D. Apharan</mark>

<mark>Answer: D. Apharan</mark> <mark>- The Indian Navy conducted Exercise Apharan, a large scale Anti Hijacking Exercise off the Port of Kochi on 18 December 2019. The exercise involved all stakeholders. This is the first time such a large scale exercise was held in Kerala. The Exercise was conducted under the aegis of the Commander-in-Chief, Coastal Defence, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, Kerala. The exercise Apharan aimed to streamline the response mechanism.</mark>

<mark>41. Which guided rocket system was recently launched for Odisha coast?</mark>

<mark>A. Agni</mark>

<mark>B. Pinaka</mark>

<mark>C. Naag</mark>

<mark>D. Akash</mark>

<mark>Answer: B. Pinaka</mark> <mark>- An upgraded version of India's indigenously developed Pinaka guided rocket system was successfully test-fired from Odisha coast on 19 December 2019. The rocket aims to boost the Army's artillery power. It was fired from the Proof and Experimental Establishment firing test range at Chandipur. The multi-barrel rocket launch system was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The weapon system was mounted on a Tatra truck. It is equipped with a guidance kit comprising an advanced navigation and control system.In March 2019, three successful trials of the Pinaka guided rocket system were conducted from the Pokhran test range in Rajasthan.</mark>

<mark>42. SURYA KIRAN is a joint military exercise of India with which country?</mark>

<mark>A. Nepal</mark>

<mark>B. China</mark>

<mark>C. USA</mark>

<mark>D. Maldives</mark>

<mark>Answer: A. Nepal</mark> <mark>- Joint military exercise SURYA KIRAN-XIV between India and Nepal was conducted at Salijhandi, Rupendehi district of Nepal from 3-16 December 2019. The joint military exercise was conducted to enhance the level of defence cooperation and foster the bilateral relations between the two nations.</mark>

<mark>43. Which medium-range ramjet supersonic cruise missile has recently been successfully testfired from a base in Odisha's Chandipur?</mark>

<mark>A. BrahMos</mark>

<mark>B. Prithvi</mark>

<mark>C. Agni-II</mark>

<mark>D. Akash</mark>

<mark>Answer: A. BrahMos</mark> <mark>- The BrahMos missile is a medium-range ramjet supersonic cruise missile capable of being launched from submarines, ships, fighter jets or land.Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was successfully test-fired from a base in Odisha's Chandipur on December</mark>

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<mark>17. The land-attack version of the missile was test-fired from a mobile autonomous launcher at Launch Complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur at around 8.30 a.m.The trial of the surface-to-surface missile was successful, meeting all the parameters.</mark>

<mark>44. Who is to become the next chief of the Indian Army?</mark>

  • <mark>A. Sunil Lamba</mark>

<mark>B. Bipin Rawat</mark>

<mark>C. Manoj Mukund Naravane</mark>

<mark>D. Karambir Singh</mark>

<mark>Answer: C. Manoj Mukund Naravane</mark> <mark>- Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane is set to become the next chief of the 1.3 million-strong Indian Army. Lt Gen Naravane is currently serving as Vice Chief of the Army.Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat is due for retirement on December 31.</mark>

<mark>45. Which paramilitary force has launced matrimonial site for its staff?</mark>

<mark>A. CISF</mark>

<mark>B. CRPF</mark>

<mark>C. ITBP</mark>

<mark>D. RPF</mark>

<mark>Answer: C. ITBP</mark> <mark>- In a first of its kind move, the border guarding paramilitary force of IndoTibetan Border Police (ITBP) has started a dedicated matrimonial site for its staff.</mark>

<mark>46. Military Literature Festival was organized at which city?</mark>

<mark>A. Chandigarh</mark>

<mark>B. Indore</mark>

<mark>C. Aizawl</mark>

<mark>D. Mumbai</mark>

<mark>Answer: A. Chandigarh</mark> <mark>- Military Literature Festival was organised in Chandigarh from December 13 to 15. The Military Literature Festival is a joint initiative pioneered by the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, and the Chandigarh Administration led by V P Singh Badnore, in collaboration with the Indian Army.</mark>

<mark>47. International Seminar cum Exhibition on Naval Weapon Systems 'NAVARMS - 2019' is being held in which of the following cities?</mark>

<mark>A. Bhopal</mark>

<mark>B. New Delhi</mark>

<mark>C. Cuttack</mark>

<mark>D. Visakhapatnam</mark>

<mark>Answer: B. New Delhi</mark> <mark>- The fourth edition of International Seminar cum Exhibition on Naval Weapon Systems 'NAVARMS-19' is scheduled to be held on 12-13 December 2019 at Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA), Development Enclave, New Delhi. The theme for 2019 edition is: "Make in India - Fight Category: Opportunities and Imperatives".</mark>

<mark>48. Iron Union 12, is a joint military exercise between UAE and which of the following countries?</mark>

<mark>A. France</mark>

<mark>B. India</mark>

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<mark>C. Russia</mark>

<mark>D. USA</mark>

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