Q100. Exercise DUSTLIK-2026:
I. It is a military exercise between India and the UAE.
II. It aims to improve joint operations in semi-mountainous terrain.
Which statement is correct?
[UPSC NDA & NA II 2026]
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) Both I and II
(D) Neither I nor II
Answer: (B) II only
Explanation: DUSTLIK is a bilateral Army exercise between India and Uzbekistan, not the UAE. Its training scenarios develop interoperability and coordinated tactical operations, including in challenging semi-mountainous terrain. Therefore the first statement is false and the second is correct.
Q99. About Vayu Shakti-2026:
I. It took place in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
II. Rafale, Tejas and Mirage 2000 aircraft carried out strikes.
III. Apache and Chinook helicopters took part.
Which statements are correct?
[UPSC NDA & NA II 2026]
(A) I, II and III
(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I only
Answer: (A) I, II and III
Explanation: The Indian Air Force conducted Vayu Shakti at the Pokhran range in Jaisalmer, demonstrating operational capability using combat aircraft and helicopters. Rafale, Tejas and Mirage platforms performed strikes, while Apache and Chinook helicopters showcased supporting capabilities.
Q98. Consider:
I. More than 60% of defence equipment used by India’s armed forces is now made domestically.
II. Defence development focuses on scale, resilience and indigenous capabilities.
Which are correct?
[UPSC NDA & NA II 2026]
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) Both I and II
(D) Neither I nor II
Answer: (C) Both I and II
Explanation: The statements reflect the examination’s account of growing domestic defence production and the government’s strategic focus on indigenous technology, supply resilience and industrial scale. Indigenous manufacture lowers import dependence and supports sustained military capability and preparedness.
Q97. Who was appointed Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police in January 2026?
[SSC Selection Post 2026, 19 Sep Shift 2]
(A) Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor
(B) Praveen Kumar Mukherjee
(C) Rakesh Aggarwal
(D) Daljit Singh Chawdhary
Answer: (A) Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor
Explanation: Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor was appointed Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police in January 2026. ITBP is a Central Armed Police Force assigned important responsibilities along the India–China border, including high-altitude border security and related duties.
Q96. Which two organizations jointly conducted the maiden flight trial of the TARA weapon in May 2026?
[RRB Group D 2025, held 4 Aug 2026]
(A) Indian Air Force and Bharat Dynamics Limited
(B) Indian Army and DRDO
(C) Indian Navy and DRDO
(D) DRDO and Indian Air Force
Answer: (D) DRDO and Indian Air Force
Explanation: The Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation weapon was flight-tested jointly by the Defence Research and Development Organisation and Indian Air Force. The indigenous air-launched precision system reflects cooperation between military users and research establishments during development and trials.
Q95. Which two defence organizations tested the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR) in April 2026?
[RRB Group D 2025, held 3 Aug 2026]
(A) Armed Forces Special Operations Division and Coast Guard
(B) NIA and CRPF
(C) DRDO and Indian Navy
(D) Indian Army and Indian Air Force
Answer: (C) DRDO and Indian Navy
Explanation: DRDO and the Indian Navy conducted trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range. The missile is intended for engaging maritime targets from an airborne launch platform and supports indigenous development of naval strike capabilities.
Q94. Which Indian armed service participated in the multinational exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece?
[RRB Group D 2025, held 20 Aug 2026]
(A) Indian Coast Guard
(B) Indian Air Force
(C) National Security Guard
(D) Indian Navy
Answer: (B) Indian Air Force
Explanation: The Indian Air Force joined INIOCHOS-25, an international air combat exercise hosted in Greece by the Hellenic Air Force. The event provided opportunities for training in combined air operations and understanding the procedures of other participating air forces.
Q93. Which strategic framework guided the Western Air Command Operations Conclave in February 2026?
[RRB Group D 2025, held 18 Aug 2026]
(A) Integrated Coastal Defence
(B) Theatre Command Decentralization
(C) All Domain Joint Operations
(D) Network-Centric Cyber Warfare
Answer: (C) All Domain Joint Operations
Explanation: The Operations Conclave was organized in the context of All Domain Joint Operations, emphasizing coordination across land, air, sea, cyber and space domains. Such jointness aims to improve military planning, communication and combined operational effectiveness.
Q92. Which military command hosted the Joint Operations Conclave connected to Exercise ADJO-2026?
[RRB Group D 2025, held 12 Aug 2026 Shift 1]
(A) Western Air Command
(B) Eastern Naval Command
(C) Central Air Command
(D) Southern Command
Answer: (A) Western Air Command
Explanation: Western Air Command hosted the conclave during All Domain Joint Operations activities. The objective was improved cooperation and coordination among services, recognizing that modern military operations increasingly require integrated capabilities from multiple domains.
Q91. Which indigenous air-to-surface missile was successfully flight-tested by DRDO and Indian Air Force in June 2026?
[RRB Group D 2025, held 5 Aug 2026]
(A) RudraM-III
(B) RudraM-I
(C) RudraM-IV
(D) RudraM-II
Answer: (D) RudraM-II
Explanation: RudraM-II is an indigenous air-to-surface missile developed for the Indian Air Force, with anti-radiation and ground-attack applications. The question refers to a 2026 flight-test programme involving DRDO and the Air Force.