21. MRSAM weapon system has been developed by which organisation?
[A] HAL
[B] BEL
[C] DRDO
[D] ISRO
Answer: C [DRDO]
Notes:
The first Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) Regiment is being raised to enhance the Indian Army’s air defence and capacity development along the Northern Borders.
This regiment is equipped with the MRSAM weapon system, which has been indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
22. Which country is the host of the international multilateral air exercise ‘Exercise Desert Flag VIII’?
[A] UK
[B] UAE
[C] Japan
[D] Sri Lanka
Answer: B [UAE]
Notes:
India’s indigenously-made light combat aircraft Tejas will be participating in an international multilateral air exercise named Exercise Desert Flag VIll.
It is hosted by the UAE, which will see participation from the air forces of the UAE, France, Kuwait, Australia, the UK, Bahrain, Morocco, Spain, Republic of Korea, and the US. As per the Indian Air Force, five LCA Tejas and two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft would take part.
23. The International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) is being organized in which region?
[A] North America
[B] Gulf region
[C] Europe
[D] South Asia
Answer: B [Gulf region]
Notes:
The International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) is being organized in the Gulf region.
The exercise aims to enhance maritime security and ensure safe sea lanes for maritime commerce, with over 50 nations and international maritime agencies participating. INS Trikand, an Indian Navy ship, is participating in IMX/CE-23. This is the Indian Navy’s first IMX participation, and its second exercise with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
24. The inaugural edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference-2023 is being organized aboard which ship?
[A] INS Kattabomman
[B] INS Shivaji
[C] INS Vikrant
[D] INS Viraat
Answer: C [INS Vikrant]
Notes:
The INS Vikrant is an aircraft carrier currently in use by the Indian Navy. It is the first carrier to be built indigenously in India, and was built by the Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kerala.
The vessel is named after India’s inaugural aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant (1961). The inaugural edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference-2023 is being organized aboard INS Vikrant.
25. FRINJEX-23 is the first-ever joint military exercise between India and which country?
[A] Israel
[B] France
[C] Ukraine
[D] Nepal
Answer: B [France]
Notes:
FRINJEX-23 is the first-ever joint military exercise between Indian Army and French Army. It is scheduled to be held at Pangode Military Station in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
India is represented by Indian Army troops based in Thiruvananthapuram and France is represented by the French 6th Light Armoured Brigade.
26. The government has introduced the Inter-Services Organizations Bill to strengthen the power of?
[A] Tri services Commanders
[B] Defence Minister
[C] Military Adviser
[D] Chief of the Army Staff
Answer: A [Tri services Commanders]
Notes:
The government has introduced the Inter-Services Organizations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha to strengthen tri services commanders’ power.
The Bill seeks to empower the Commander-in-Chief or the Officer-in Command of Inter-Services Organisations in respect of service personnel for the maintenance of discipline and proper discharge of their duties. The bill also states the Commander-in-Chief or, as the case may be, Officer-in-Command of an Inter-services Organisation shall be the head of such Inter-services Organisation.
27. Which Indian armed force is organising the maritime awareness coastal motor car expedition “Sam No Varunah”?
[A] Indian Air Force
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Navy
[D] Indian Coast Guard
Answer: C [Indian Navy]
Notes:
‘Sam No Varunah’ Coastal Car Rally will be organized by the Indian Navy and the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA).
The maritime awareness coastal motor car expedition “Sam No Varunah”, planned over 25 days, will cover around 7,500 Km, passing through all coastal states. Mahindra Auto will be providing a fleet of 12 vehicles for the rally, with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd as fuel partner, and Mastercard India as a sponsor.
28. Which paramilitary force is responsible for guarding the Indo-Myanmar border?
[A] ITBP
[B] Assam Rifles
[C] CISF
[D] BSF
Answer: B [Assam Rifles]
Notes:
Assam Rifles’ 188th raising day ceremony was held on March 24, 2023 in Shillong. This central paramilitary force responsible is guarding the Indo-Myanmar border.
In this year, the personnel of the Force were awarded one Shaurya Chakra, seven Sena Medals, and 411 Presidential and Governors Medals.
29. Which ship presently deployed in the Mediterranean Sea, entered Port Algiers, Algeria?
[A] INS Sumedha
[B] INS Saravana
[C] INS Sunanda
[D] INS Suhas
Answer: A [INS Sumedha]
Notes:
INS Sumedha, presently deployed in the Mediterranean Sea, entered Port Algiers, Algeria for an operational turn around.
Indigenously built, INS Sumedha is a stealth offshore patrol vessel constructed at Goa Shipyard. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability between the two navies.
30. INS Chilka, where the first batch of Agniveers passed out, is based in which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Uttarakhand
Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
INS Chilka, situated in Odisha, is the premier basic training establishment for Agniveers of the Indian Navy. Recently, the first batch of 2,585 Agniveers passed out from INS Chilka.
A total of 2,585 Agniveers, including 272 women of the Indian Navy passed out. Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff, reviewed the passing out parade of the first batch of Agniveers.