Here are 20 fresh defence current-affairs MCQs (India-focused), each with four options, the correct answer, and a one-line explainer.
1) On which date did the Indian Air Force officially retire its last MiG-21 fighters?
a) 15 Aug 2025
b) 26 Sep 2025
c) 05 Sep 2025
d) 01 Oct 2025
Answer: b) 26 Sep 2025 — The IAF bid farewell to the MiG-21 fleet on Sep 26, 2025.
2) The Government of India signed a ~₹62,370-crore deal with HAL in Sep 2025 to buy which aircraft variant?
a) LCA Tejas Mk-1 (IOC)
b) Su-30MKI (new build)
c) LCA Tejas Mk-1A
d) AMCA Mk-1
Answer: c) LCA Tejas Mk-1A — MoD placed an order worth ~₹62,370 crore for 97 Mk-1A jets.
3) What is the split of aircraft in the 97-jet Tejas Mk-1A order placed with HAL?
a) 60 single-seaters + 37 twin-seaters
b) 68 single-seaters + 29 twin-seaters
c) 70 single-seaters + 27 twin-seaters
d) 75 single-seaters + 22 twin-seaters
Answer: b) 68 single + 29 twin — As reported with the contract announcement.
4) Following MiG-21 retirement, about how many fighter squadrons does the IAF field (vs the ideal 42)?
a) 24
b) 31
c) 29
d) 35
Answer: c) 29 — AP noted the fleet strength context alongside the retirement.
5) Which joint amphibious drill did the Indian Navy and Army complete along the eastern coast in Sep 2025?
a) Sea Vigil
b) Jal Prahar
c) Tropex
d) Sudarshan Shakti
Answer: b) Jal Prahar — A biannual joint amphibious exercise on the east coast.
6) The Indian Navy’s second ASW Shallow Water Craft to be commissioned on 06 Oct 2025 is named…
a) Uthirahalli
b) Minicoy
c) Androth
d) Bitra
Answer: c) Androth — Second of 16 ASW-SWC ships; commissioning at Visakhapatnam.
7) Who took over as Vice Chief of the Army Staff on 31 July 2025?
a) Lt Gen M.V. Suchindra Kumar
b) Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh
c) Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
d) Lt Gen Satinder Khanduri
Answer: b) Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh — Assumed charge as VCOAS on July 31.
8) Where was the ceremonial last MiG-21 event with a water-cannon salute held?
a) Pune
b) Gwalior
c) Chandigarh
d) Jamnagar
Answer: c) Chandigarh — The farewell was led by Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh.
9) Which service is set to commission “Androth” as the second ASW-SWC of a planned 16-ship series?
a) Indian Coast Guard
b) Indian Navy
c) Border Security Force (Air Wing)
d) National Maritime Force
Answer: b) Indian Navy — PIB/India Today confirm “second of sixteen” ASW-SWCs.
10) In Sep 2025, which fast patrol vessel did the Indian Coast Guard commission at Paradip?
a) Anagh
b) Adamya
c) Sujay
d) Sachet
Answer: b) Adamya — Commissioned on Sep 19, 2025 at Paradip, Odisha.
11) Which training ground hosted an Indian Armed Forces contingent in Russia in Sep 2025?
a) Alabino
b) Orenburg
c) Mulino
d) Vladivostok
Answer: c) Mulino — A 65-personnel contingent departed for exercises there.
12) Which country did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visit on Sep 22–23, 2025, for bilateral defence talks?
a) Egypt
b) Morocco
c) Algeria
d) Tunisia
Answer: b) Morocco — Official visit for defence engagement in late September.
13) According to reports, India plans to expand its military/spy satellite constellation from 12 to how many by 2031?
a) 36
b) 60
c) 78
d) 100
Answer: c) 78 — Reported plan for phased expansion by 2031.
14) As per a Sep 2025 roadmap report, what notable capital ship does the Indian Navy aim to build?
a) Second STOBAR carrier (conventional)
b) Helicopter carrier only
c) First nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
d) LHD with STOVL jets
Answer: c) First nuclear-powered aircraft carrier — Part of a 15-year modernisation plan.
15) What size hypersonic missile arsenal has been speculated in reports as a post-2030 goal for India’s forces?
a) 100
b) 500
c) 750
d) 1,000
Answer: b) 500 — Reported as a long-term deterrence objective (post-2030).
16) Who is the current Chief of the Army Staff (as of Sep 2025)?
a) Gen Manoj Pande
b) Gen Anil Chauhan
c) Gen Upendra Dwivedi
d) Gen Bipin Rawat
Answer: c) Gen Upendra Dwivedi — Took charge on 30 June 2024.
17) Which high-level forum in Sep 2025 highlighted India’s push for defence self-reliance?
a) Raisina Dialogue (Defence Track)
b) Aero India 2025
c) Bharat Defence Conclave 2025
d) DefExpo 2025
Answer: c) Bharat Defence Conclave 2025 — Focused on self-reliance priorities.
18) Which statement about the latest Tejas order value is most accurate?
a) ₹72,000 crore (~$8.5 bn)
b) ₹58,000 crore (~$6.5 bn)
c) ₹62,370 crore (~$7.0 bn)
d) ₹49,000 crore (~$5.9 bn)
Answer: c) ₹62,370 crore (~$7.0 bn) — Value reported by MoD/HAL and media.
19) Which leader recently underscored India’s strategic importance to the U.S., referencing defence among other ties?
a) Antony Blinken
b) Marco Rubio
c) Lloyd Austin
d) Jake Sullivan
Answer: b) Marco Rubio — Stressed India’s critical importance after meeting EAM Jaishankar at UNGA.
20) According to AP’s coverage of the MiG-21 farewell, which aircraft types are among those now bolstering the IAF fleet?
a) F-16, F-35, Typhoon
b) Rafale, Mirage 2000, Su-30, MiG-29, Tejas
c) J-10, JF-17, Gripen
d) F-15EX, F/A-18, Tornado
Answer: b) Rafale, Mirage 2000, Su-30, MiG-29, Tejas — Listed as part of the current mix.
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