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The Correct Answer is Goa Shipyard Limited.

In News

• ICG inducts ‘Adamya’ the first FPV out of the eight being built by GSL.

Key Points

• ‘Adamya’ is the first Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) under an 8-vessel project at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).

• Inducted into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on June 26, 2025, in Goa.

• It is the first ICG ship with:

  • Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPPs)

  • Indigenously developed gearboxes

• Enhances maneuverability, operational flexibility, and performance at sea.

• Equipped with advanced systems:

  • 30mm CRN-91 gun

  • Two 12.7mm remote-control guns with fire control

  • Integrated Bridge System (IBS)

  • Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS)

  • Automated Power Management System (APMS)

• Roles: Maritime law enforcement, coastal surveillance, search & rescue, EEZ protection.

The Correct Answer is Tushil class.

In News

• INS Tamal, India’s last imported warship, to join Navy in Russia on July 1.

Key Points

• INS Tamal, a Russian-built Krivak class guided missile frigate, will be commissioned on July 1 in Kaliningrad.

• It is the 8th and final Krivak class frigate to be inducted from a foreign source.

• 26% of its components are indigenous, including the BrahMos supersonic missile system.

• Built at Yantar Shipyard, it is the 2nd ship of the Tushil Class, upgraded from Talwar and Teg classes.

• India is building two more similar frigates (INS Triput class) at Goa Shipyard Ltd, with Russian design support.

• The warship joins the Western Fleet (nicknamed the Sword Arm of the Indian Navy).

• It is equipped with:

  • BrahMos missiles (anti-ship & land-attack)

  • HUMSA NG Mk II sonar

  • Surface surveillance radar

  • Advanced anti-submarine weapons

• "Tamal" symbolizes Indra’s mythical sword.

• Its mascot is inspired by a fusion of Jambavant (the immortal bear king) and the Eurasian brown bear (Russia's national animal).

The Correct Answer is ​Adrish Yabalam, Ajeya Shauryam.

In News

•  INS Nilgiri, First Project 17A Stealth Frigate, Reaches Visakhapatnam.

Key Points

• INS Nilgiri is the first indigenously built Project 17A stealth frigate.

• It arrived at Visakhapatnam and has made it its home port.

• Built in Mumbai, it will now be part of the Eastern Naval Command under the Eastern Sword – Sunrise Fleet.

• The warship’s motto is “Adrish Yabalam, Ajeya Shauryam” (meaning Invisible Strength, Invincible Valor).

The correct answer is Option 1.

In News

• INS Nilgiri was recently inducted into the Eastern Naval Command and will serve in the Eastern Sword-Sunrise Fleet.

Key Points

• INS Nilgiri is the first stealth frigate under Project 17A, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai. Hence, Statement I is correct.
• It is powered by a Combined Diesel and Gas (CODAG) system, capable of independent operations and serving as the flagship of a task force. Hence, Statement II is correct.
• GRSE, Kolkata, is constructing some of the other Project 17A frigates, but INS Nilgiri was built at MDL, Mumbai. Hence, Statement III is incorrect.

Additional Information

• INS Nilgiri is 149 meters long and displaces 6,670 tonnes.
• It features Barak-8 missiles, BrahMos, MF-STAR and AESA radars, and Nishant targeting radar.
• Its Combat Management System enables network-centric operations.

The correct answer is Option 2.

In News

• INS Tamal, a new stealth multi-role frigate of the Indian Navy, will be commissioned on 1st July 2025 in Kaliningrad, Russia.

Key Points

• INS Tamal is the last foreign-origin warship being inducted by India, aligning with the future goal of full indigenisation under Aatmanirbhar Bharat. It is not fully constructed in India. Hence, Statement I is incorrect.
• It is the second ship of the Tushil Class, which is an upgraded variant of the Talwar and Teg classes, featuring enhanced firepower and electronics. Hence, Statement II is correct.
• INS Tamal carries 26% indigenous components, notably including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile, a major indigenous system. Hence, Statement III is correct.

Additional Information

• INS Tamal has a top speed of over 30 knots, vertically launched SAMs, CIWS, advanced EO/IR systems, heavyweight torpedoes, and anti-submarine rockets.
• Built at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, it underwent three months of sea trials.
• The ship’s mascot combines Jambavant (mythological bear) with the Eurasian Brown Bear, symbolising Indo-Russian defence ties.

The correct answer is Second.Key Points

• The Government announced Lt General Anil Chauhan (retired) as the new CDS.
• He is the second CDS of India. ​
• General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, and VSM assumed office as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on September 30, 2022.

Confusion Points

• ​Manoj Mukund Naravane was not Chief of Defence Staff, he served as the 27th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army.
• Both positions are different.
• The position of CDS has been vacant since the demise of India's first CDS General Bipin Rawat.

Additional Information

• ​The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is the military head and acts as the single-point advisor to the Government of India in matters of India’s military.
• He is also the permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CoSC) of the Indian Armed Forces.
• The Chief also heads the Department of Military Affairs.
• The first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat took office on 1 January 2020.
• The creation of the post of CDS was first recommended after the 1999 Kargil War.

The correct answer is An Anti-Tank Missile.

Key Points

• DRDO on 11 January 2022 successfully flight tested the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM).
• The anti-tank missile was flight-tested in its final deliverable configuration.
• The indigenously developed MPATGM is a low-weight, fire and forget missile.
• The missile has a miniaturized infrared imaging seeker and advanced avionics for onboard control and guidance.

Additional Information

• ​Important Current Affairs on DRDO in 2021-22:
  • In December 2021, the nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime’ was successfully tested off the coast of Odisha by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
  • It’s a two-stage canisterized missile with a range of 1,000 to 2,000 kilometres.
    • Chairman DRDO:  Dr. Samir V Kamat 
    • DRDO Headquarters: New Delhi.
    • DRDO Established: 1958.
  • In December 2021, India has successfully test-fired a long-range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART) off the Balasore coast in Odisha.
  • DRDO and Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully flight-tested the indigenously designed and developed Helicopter launched (air-launched) Stand-off Anti-tank (SANT) Missile from the Pokhran range in Rajasthan.
  • List of DRDO Missile with range:
    • Prithvi II- 250–350 Km
    • Brahmos- 400 Km
    • Shaurya- 700 to 1,900 km
    • Pranash- 200 Km
    • K-4 nuclear- 3500 Km
    • Nirbhay: 1500 Km
    • Agni P Ballistic Missile: 1000 to 2000 Km
    • Akash-NG: 27-30 Km
    • Agni-5: 5000 Km

The correct answer is the India-United Kingdom.

Key Points

• Konkan naval exercise
  • Konkan naval exercise is conducted between the India-United Kingdom. Hence, Option 3 is correct.
  • The Bilateral KONKAN exercise provides a platform for the two Navies to periodically exercise at sea and in harbor, to build interoperability and share best practices.
  • The KONKAN series of exercises commenced in 2004, and since then has grown in scale.
  • Naval cooperation between India and the United Kingdom is based on the long-term strategic relationship between both countries.
  • Exercise Konkan is a great opportunity to reinforce the India-UK defence partnership, deepening understanding of how both the Navies can work together to counter maritime threats. This sits alongside a wide range of UK activity in the Indian Ocean – covering military, multilateral, and commercial engagement.

Additional Information

• List of important Indian bilateral army exercises.

The correct answer is Seychelles.

Key Points

• The 9th Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2022 between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) is being conducted from 22-31 March 2022.
• It is being conducted at Seychelles Defence Academy (SDA), Seychelles.
• An Infantry Platoon strength each from both the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) along with Company Headquarters will be participating in this exercise.

Additional Information 

• A 20-day joint military exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022), aimed at synergy in warfare involving assets of the Indian Navy, Air Force, and Army was carried out off the western coast in the Arabian Sea.
• It concluded on 25 January 2022.
• The 15th edition of the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka biennial trilateral exercise 'Dosti', which began in the Maldives on 20 November 2021, concluded on 24 November 2021.
• The Chief of the Naval Staff is Admiral R Hari Kumar (As of Feb 2022).
• The headquarters of the Indian Navy is Integrated Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi.
• Below are the list of Exercises and Participating Nations: 

The correct answer is India, Australia, Japan and the US.

Key Points

• Malabar exercise is a naval exercise which is being conducted between
  • India
  • USA
  • Japan
  • Australia
• 2020 Malabar exercise was conducted in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in two phases.
• The 24th edition of the MALABAR maritime exercise, hosted by the Indian Navy (IN) in two phases, concluded in the Arabian Sea on 20 Nov 20. 
• Phase 1 of the exercise involving participation by the Indian Navy (IN), United States Navy (USN), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), and Royal Australian Navy (RAN), was conducted off Visakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal from 3-6 November 2020. 
• The second phase was conducted in the Arabian Sea from 17-20 November 2020.
• Indian Navy’s participation in Phase 2 was led by Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, and included
  • Aircraft carrier Vikramaditya
  • Indigenous destroyers Kolkata and Chennai
  • Stealth frigate Talwar
  • Fleet Support Ship Deepak 
  • Indigenously built submarine Khanderi
  • P8I and IL-38 maritime reconnaissance aircraft.

Additional Information

• India and the USA conduct Yudh Abhyas (Army) 
• Tiger Triumph - Tri-Services  exercise between India and USA
• Indra Dhanush - India and UK (Air Force)
• Ajeya Warrior - India and UK
• Hand in Hand - India, and China (Army)
• Vajra Prahar - Special forces of India and USA

The correct answer is Ladakh.

In News

• Chushul is one of the five officially agreed Border Personnel Meeting points between the Indian Army and the People’s Liberation Army of China for regular consultations and interactions between the two armies to improve relations.

Important Points

• It is a village in Leh, Ladakh, India. Hence option 3 is correct.
• It is located in the Durbuk tehsil, in the area known as “Chushul valley”.
• It is close to Rezang La and Pangong Lake at a height of 4,360 metres.
• This place is famous for the Indian Army who fought to the ‘last man, last round’ at Rezang La (Chushul) on November 18, 1962.
  • Without this crucial victory, the territory might have been captured by China.

The correct answer is VS Pathania.

Key Points

• Director-General VS Pathania took over as the 24th Chief of Indian Coast Guard on 31 December.
• He is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and National Defence College, New Delhi.
• He is also the recipient of the President’s Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished Service, Tatrakshak Medal for gallantry.
• Director-General VS Pathania succeeds 23rd DG Krishnaswamy Natarajan.

Additional Information

• In August 2021, CDS General Bipin Rawat has presented a book “OPERATION KHUKRI” by authors Major General Rajpal Punia and Ms Damini Punia.
• The book highlights the Indian Army’s successful rescue mission in Sierra Leone as part of the United Nations.
• Indian Navy has commissioned the 4th Scorpene-class submarine INS Vela on November 27th, 2021.
• On November 22nd, 2021,  INS Visakhapatnam, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
• Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) launched the first large survey vessel Sandhayak for the Indian Navy on December 7th, 2021.
• On December 22nd, 2021, the Indian Navy’s indigenous stealth guided-missile destroyer ‘Mormugao’ went for her maiden sea trials.

The correct answer is France.

Key Points

• The 20th edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian and French Navies – ‘VARUNA’ is being conducted in the Arabian Sea from 30 Mar – 03 Apr 22.
• The Bilateral Naval Exercises between the two Navies were initiated in 1993.
• The exercise was christened ‘VARUNA’ in 2001 and has become a vital part of India – France strategic bilateral relationship.

Important Points

• Various units including ships, submarines, maritime patrol aircraft, fighter aircraft and helicopters of the two navies are participating in the exercise. 
• These units will endeavour to enhance and hone their operational skills in maritime theatre, augment inter-operability to undertake maritime security operations and demonstrate their commitment to promote peace, security and stability in the region as an integrated force. 

Additional Information

• List of Important Military Exercises of India:

The correct answer is Chandipur, Odisha.

Key Points

• A ballistic missile is a weapon that is shot through the sky over a great distance and then falls to the ground and explodes.
• DRDO successfully test launched the short-range ballistic missile in January 2023 from Odisha State.
• Prithvi-II was carried out on January 10, 2023, from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
• Prithvi-II is an indigenously developed Surface-to-Surface Missile Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM).

Additional Information

• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is a military research and development wing of the Ministry of Defence, with headquarters in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1958.
• Prithvi missile was India’s first indigenous ballistic missile.
• Wheeler Island, also known as Dr Abdul Kalam Island, is an island on the off-shores of Odisha in India, which hosts the Integrated Test Range missile testing facility.
• It is operated by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

The correct answer is China.

Key Points

• India is among the six Indo-Pacific nations participating in a multi-lateral anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Pacific Ocean.
• The Sea Dragon 22 exercise began on January 5, 2022, along with the navies of the USA, India, Australia, Canada, Japan, and South Korea.
• The exercise is primarily centered on anti-submarine warfare training and will involve more than 270 hours of in-flight training.

Additional Information​ 

• The 15th edition of the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka biennial trilateral exercise 'Dosti', which began in the Maldives on 20 November 2021, concluded on 24 November 2021.
• The Chief of the Naval Staff is Admiral R Hari Kumar.
• The headquarters of the Indian Navy is Integrated Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi.
• Below are the list of Exercises and Participating Nations: 

  Military Exercise	Participating Countries
  Ajeya Warrior	India and United Kingdom
  Sampriti	India and Bangladesh
  Vajra Prahar	India and US
  Garuda Shakti	India and Indonesia
  Surya Kiran	India and Nepal
  Hand in Hand Exercise	India and China