Which organization developed the Akash Prime air defence missile system, enhancing India's medium-range surface-to-air missile capabilities?

Which organization was responsible for developing the Integrated Air Defense Weapon System (IAWS) that India successfully tested in August 2025 off Odisha’s coast?

 In 2027, which NASA mission will utilize data from SpaceX’s recently completed 10th Starship test launch?

In which country will Exercise Bright Star 2025, one of the largest multinational military drills where India is deploying over 700 soldiers, be held?

What is the designation of the advanced communications satellite recently launched by Israel, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)?

The 9M730 Burevestnik missile, a nuclear-powered cruise missile able to carry a nuclear warhead, was recently developed by which country?

On July 17, 2025, Larsen & Toubro delivered the first set of wing assemblies for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A to HAL in Coimbatore. Aside from Larsen & Toubro, which other private firm supplied a structural module for the LCA Mk1A?

Where was ISRO’s first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for Gaganyaan conducted?

Which country is home to the defense company Saab that developed the Nimbrix missile recently?

With reference to Operation Sindoor and the new NCERT curriculum modules, consider the following statements. Which of them are incorrect?

1. Operation Sindoor was launched in retaliation for the March 2025 Pulwama attack.

2. The name “Sindoor” was chosen to symbolise India’s technological superiority.

3. For Classes 3–8, the module is titled Operation Sindoor – A Mission of Honour and Bravery.

4. The operation relied mainly on foreign defence systems for execution.

From May 13–15, 2025, the Indian Army’s Spear Corps and NDRF conducted which joint disaster relief exercise in Nagaland?

India's second National Space Day on August 23, 2025, celebrated the nation's journey in space exploration from which early mission to its future goals?

DRDO’s recent missile tests at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island involved which indigenous quasi-ballistic missile?

Where was INS Nistar, India's first indigenously designed Diving Support Vessel, commissioned on July 18, 2025?

Where did the Indian Army recently conduct Exercise Drone Prahar?

In which location did the Indian Army recently carry out ‘Exercise Divya Drishti’ to test advanced military technologies?

Which of the following statements regarding ISRO’s NavIC system and upcoming satellite launches are correct?

1. NavIC aims to reduce India’s dependence on foreign GPS systems.

2. NVS-03 to NVS-05 satellites will be launched to replace ISRO’s weather satellite series.

3. NVS-01 was India’s first navigation satellite to carry an indigenous atomic clock.

4. NavIC offers both civilian and strategic navigation services.

5. Only 4 of the 7 existing NavIC satellites are currently fully operational.

INS Himgiri, the recently inducted indigenous stealth frigate, belongs to which class of ships under Project 17A?

Regarding INS Himgiri, recently inducted into the Indian Navy under Project 17A, consider the following statements:

1. INS Himgiri is equipped with eight vertically launched BrahMos cruise missiles and long-range surface-to-air missiles.

2. The ship features a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system integrated with the Combat Management System (CMS).

3. INS Himgiri is the first ship built under Project 17A by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai.

4. It carries advanced electronic warfare systems, including the Shakti suite and Humsa-NG sonar.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Operation Alert, launched by the BSF in 2025:

1. Operation Alert was conducted along the Assam border in July 2025.

2. The operation commenced on 11 August and concluded on 17 August 2025.

3. Its key objective was to rehearse SOPs and counter infiltration threats.

4. Full force deployment was planned on 15 August for heightened vigilance.

5. Operation Alert was linked with the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign (2–15 August 2025).

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

Which of the following statements about the Fast Patrol Vessel ‘Atal’ is incorrect?

1. FPV ‘Atal’ was launched by Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam as part of India’s Make in India initiative.

2. The vessel is designed to perform missions like coastal patrol, anti-smuggling, and search and rescue.

3. FPV ‘Atal’ has a displacement of 320 tonnes and is 52 metres long.

Which of the following statements about the NISAR mission is incorrect?

1. NISAR will be launched from Sriharikota using the PSLV rocket due to its Earth observation purpose.

2. The satellite uses both L-band and S-band synthetic aperture radar systems developed by NASA and ISRO, respectively.

3. NISAR will be placed in a Sun-synchronous polar orbit at an altitude of 747 km.

4. This is the first ISRO-NASA mission involving direct hardware collaboration.

In his speech, Rajnath Singh emphasized India’s advancement in which of the following defence technologies?

Which two organizations collaborated to successfully conduct India's first Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) over a 4-core Multi-Core Fibre (MCF)?

Which of the following feature are true that enables the Rafale-M contribute to a naval strike group’s overall combat capability?

1. The Rafale-M is the naval version of the Dassault Rafale, a multirole fighter aircraft developed in France.

2. The primary purpose of these jets is to operate from India’s domestically developed aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant.

3. The Rafale-M can carry a maximum weapons payload of approximately 13.5 tonnes.

4. A standout feature of the Rafale-M is its SPECTRA electronic warfare system, which enhances survivability by detecting threats and providing effective jamming capabilities.

5. Rafale-M design allows it to operate in air-to-air combat only.

What is the name of the first joint India–US air force special forces exercise held in 2025 in Uttar Pradesh?

In a major leap for solar research, which 2025 space mission delivered the first detailed images of the Sun's mysterious south pole, transforming our study of solar storms?

Consider the following statements regarding the commissioning of INS Tamal and its significance for the Indian Navy:

1. INS Tamal is the last foreign-built warship to be inducted into the Indian Navy, marking a major milestone under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.

2. It belongs to the Krivak/Tushil class of frigates, was built at Russia’s Yantar Shipyard, and completed three months of sea trials.

3. INS Tamal is equipped with BrahMos missiles, has a displacement of 3,900 tons, and a crew strength of over 250 personnel.

4. Two sister frigates under the Triput class are being built entirely in India without any foreign collaboration.

5. INS Tamal will be integrated into the Eastern Naval Command to enhance India’s maritime presence in the Bay of Bengal.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Where did India conduct the test-firing of the Prithvi-II and Agni-I ballistic missiles on July 17, 2025?

With reference to the Indian Army's ‘Prachand Shakti’ military exercise held in Meerut in 2025, consider the following statements:

1. The ‘Prachand Shakti’ drill was conducted by the Kharga Corps of the Indian Navy.

2. The exercise showcased the use of modern tools such as UAVs, AI systems, and loitering munitions.

3. The event was part of the Army’s ‘Year of Tech Absorption’ initiative.

4. The primary aim was to strengthen the capabilities of Strike Corps formations using indigenous technologies.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which new name replaces the colonial-era title "Carnac Bridge" in Mumbai, reflecting a tribute to a successful military operation?

With reference to the India-Greece naval exercise PASSEX held in July 2025, consider the following statements:

1. The PASSEX exercise took place in the Arabian Sea near Kochi.

2. The PASSEX involved air-to-air combat between fighter jets of both nations.

3. INS Tarkash and HS Psara participated in the exercise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India’s indigenously developed Rudrastra hybrid UAV—capable of 24-hour surveillance and swarm attacks—was successfully tested in 2025 at which strategic location?

Airbornics Defence & Space Ltd (ADSL) recently signed India’s first defence MoU with Slovakia. What is the main goal of this partnership?

Following the Pahalgam terror attack in 2025, which Indian military operation prompted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to raise concerns about Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal?

Which organisations are leading India’s first biological experiments aboard the International Space Station under the BioE3 Policy and AXIOM-4 mission?

Which mission is India’s first manned deep ocean expedition scheduled to launch in 2026?

Which Indian naval operation ensured maritime security during the Kargil War?

Which mission did China launch on May 30, 2025, to collect samples from near-Earth asteroid 2016HO3 and explore the main-belt comet 311P?

What was the name of the spacecraft that brought Don Pettit and his crewmates back to Earth?

What boundary did the Blue Origin NS-31 mission cross, signifying the entry into space?

Which military force will participate in a joint exercise with Operation ATALANTA in May 2025, which aims to address both security and developmental challenges for regional stability?

The latest edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference was conducted in two phases at which of the following locations?

What advanced technologies were showcased during Exercise 'Aakraman'?

Where will the 14th edition of the INDRA bilateral naval exercise between India and Russia take place?

What is the value of the contract signed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on March 12, 2025?

Name the exercise recently completed by the Indian Army aimed to enhance operational readiness of both Indian Army and Indian Air Force.

A formal proposal for the joint anti-piracy exercise has been sent to:

Name the defence exercise recently between armies of India and Egypt in Rajasthan.

From which Indian Naval Station did the Indian Navy deploy the rescue team for the mid-sea operation on the MV Wan Hai 503 on June 13, 2025?