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6 questions with worked solutions.
Q1. The India–France naval exercise VARUNA mainly focuses on:
Answer: Maritime cooperation and naval drills
VARUNA is a bilateral naval exercise between India and France. It mainly focuses on maritime cooperation, naval drills, and improving interoperability at sea.
Q2. The SIMBEX naval exercise is conducted between India and:
Answer: Singapore
SIMBEX stands for Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise. It is a naval exercise conducted between India and Singapore. The name itself directly indicates the partner country.
Q3. The joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' is conducted between India and which country?
Answer: United States
Yudh Abhyas is a joint military exercise conducted between India and the United States. It is an annual exercise focused on interoperability and counter-terrorism operations.
Q4. What is the primary objective of Project Zorawar, recently in the news regarding Indian defence?
Answer: Induction of light tanks for high altitude
Project Zorawar is associated with the development and induction of light tanks suitable for high-altitude operations. It is aimed at strengthening India’s defence capability in mountainous terrain.
Answer: Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi was commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 1985. He has served as Vice Chief of Naval Staff and as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command.
Q6. Which Air Chief joined the IAF in the fighter stream in 1984?
Answer: AP Singh
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh joined the Indian Air Force in 1984 in the fighter stream. The other options refer to different Air Chiefs with different entry years or roles.