1. India is going to conduct its biggest domestic drone and counter‑drone exercise in October 2025. What is the name of this exercise?
Answer: Cold Start
2. What is “Mission Sudarshan Chakra”?
A. A new space mission
B. A new health initiative
C. India’s multi‑layer air defence system under development
D. An agriculture scheme
Answer: C. India’s multi‑layer air defence system under development
3. Which exercise did the Indian Air Force conduct involving Rafale and Su‑30s near the Line of Control amid rising tensions?
Answer: Exercise Aakraman
4. In 2024–2025, India took steps toward the establishment of what in its military command structure, described as “a mature proposal” by the Army Chief?
A. Joint Defence Council
B. Integrated Theatre Commands
C. Unified Cyber Command
D. Maritime Command
Answer: B. Integrated Theatre Commands
5. Which exercise, code‑named “Operation Abhyaas,” was held on 7 May 2025 across 244 districts in India as a civil defence mock drill?
Answer: 2025 India civil defence mock drill
6. During the 76th Republic Day Parade 2025, who was the chief guest from a foreign country?
Answer: Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia
7. India achieved a milestone in defence production reaching a domestic production figure of how much, as of February 2025?
Answer: ₹1.27 lakh crore
8. Which G7 country in September 2025 announced recognition of Palestine?
Answer: France
9. Which state’s tableau won the first prize in the States/UTs category at the 2025 Republic Day Parade?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
10. India’s first indigenous photonic radar was developed by which organization?
Answer: DRDO
