AFCAT Current Affairs 3

Question 1

Which Indian missile successfully conducted a hypersonic glide vehicle test in November 2024?

Accepted Answer

Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV)

Answer

DRDO's HSTDV successfully demonstrated hypersonic cruise capability, making India one of a handful of nations to test such technology.

Question 2

India's DRDO successfully tested the 'Pralay' missile — what category does it belong to?

Accepted Answer

Quasi-Ballistic Surface-to-Surface Missile

Answer

Pralay is a quasi-ballistic, surface-to-surface missile with a range of 150–500 km designed to evade missile defence systems.

Question 3

The Global Firepower Index 2025 ranked India's military as which position worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Fourth

Answer

India ranked fourth in the Global Firepower Index 2025, behind the USA, Russia, and China.

Question 4

Which Indian Air Force exercise focuses on joint operations with the French Air and Space Force?

Accepted Answer

Ex Garuda

Answer

Exercise Garuda is the bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force and the French Air and Space Force conducted every two years.

Question 5

India's first domestically built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) capable of carrying K-4 missiles is:

Accepted Answer

INS Arighat

Answer

INS Arighat, India's second SSBN commissioned in 2024, can carry the longer-range K-4 SLBM with a range of ~3,500 km.

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