CDS Defence and Military Knowledge

Question 1

What does CDS stand for in the context of the Indian military?

Accepted Answer

Chief of Defence Staff

Answer

CDS stands for Chief of Defence Staff, India's highest-ranking uniformed military officer, a position created in 2019.

Question 2

The Indian Military Academy (IMA) is located in which city?

Accepted Answer

Dehradun

Answer

The Indian Military Academy (IMA) is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and trains officers for the Indian Army.

Question 3

What is the highest gallantry award in India during wartime?

Accepted Answer

Param Vir Chakra

Answer

Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is the highest wartime gallantry award in India, equivalent to the Victoria Cross.

Question 4

The Indian Navy's official motto is derived from which ancient text?

Accepted Answer

Atharva Veda

Answer

The Indian Navy's motto 'Sham No Varuna' (May the Lord of the Water be auspicious unto us) is from the Atharva Veda.

Question 5

Which branch of the Indian Armed Forces uses the motto 'Touch the Sky with Glory'?

Accepted Answer

Indian Air Force

Answer

The Indian Air Force motto is 'Nabha Sparsham Deeptam' meaning 'Touch the Sky with Glory', from the Bhagavad Gita.

CDS - Combined Defence Services