Defence and Military Knowledge Flashcards
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Which Indian missile is named after the ancient god of fire?
Answer: Agni
The Agni missile series is named after the Sanskrit word for fire and represents India's long-range ballistic missile capability.
The National Defence Academy (NDA) is located in which state?
Answer: Maharashtra
The National Defence Academy (NDA) is located at Khadakwasla, near Pune, in Maharashtra.
Operation Vijay (1999) refers to which Indian military operation?
Answer: Kargil War
Operation Vijay was the Indian Army's successful operation to recapture peaks occupied by Pakistani forces in the 1999 Kargil War.
Which Indian aircraft carrier was decommissioned in 2017?
Answer: INS Viraat
INS Viraat, formerly HMS Hermes of the British Royal Navy, was decommissioned by India in 2017 after 27 years of service.
The Siachen Glacier conflict between India and Pakistan began in which year?
Answer: 1984
India launched Operation Meghdoot in April 1984 to secure the Siachen Glacier, making it the world's highest battlefield.
DRDO stands for which organization in India?
Answer: Defence Research and Development Organisation
DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) is India's premier defence R&D agency under the Ministry of Defence.
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