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Exercise : Defence - Latest Current Affairs
  • Defence - Latest Current Affairs
1.
Which Indian Naval sail training ship represented India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations in New York?
INS Tarangini
INS Vikrant
INS Sudarshini
INS Shardul
Answer: Option
Explanation:
INS Sudarshini represented India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and the Sail4th 250 celebrations held in New York. The ship arrived at New York Port as part of its Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition, which aims to strengthen international maritime cooperation and goodwill. Commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2012 and built by Goa Shipyard Limited, INS Sudarshini serves as a sail training vessel based at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. It also plays a key role in preserving traditional seafaring skills while promoting friendly relations with navies around the world.
Date : 2026-07-06
2.
Who assumed the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Jaipur-based South Western Command?
Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar
Lieutenant General Mohit Malhotra
Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain
Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lieutenant General Mohit Malhotra assumed the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Jaipur-based South Western Command after serving as the Chief of Staff at Headquarters Eastern Command. Commissioned into the 47 Armoured Regiment in June 1989, he has held several key command assignments, including service in the Siachen Glacier, command of an Armoured Division, and the Desert Corps. He has extensive expertise in operational planning, military intelligence, and technology absorption. For his distinguished service to the nation, he has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and the Sena Medal (SM).
Date : 2026-07-03
3.
Who assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the South Western Air Command on 1st July 2026?
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh
Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann
Air Marshal PV Shivanand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Air Marshal PV Shivanand assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the South Western Air Command on 1st July 2026. He succeeded Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, who took over as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC). Before this appointment, Air Marshal PV Shivanand served as the Senior Air Staff Officer at the Headquarters Central Air Command. He also represented India internationally as the Defence and Air Attaché at the Embassy of India in Washington, DC, with concurrent accreditation to Canada, reflecting his extensive operational and diplomatic experience.
Date : 2026-07-03
4.
Who assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army's Southern Command on 1st July 2026?
Lt Gen Sandeep Jain
Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar
Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army's Southern Command on 1st July 2026, succeeding Lt Gen Sandeep Jain, who became the Vice Chief of the Army Staff. A senior Armoured Corps officer commissioned into the 74 Armoured Regiment in 1988, Lt Gen Pushkar has nearly four decades of distinguished military service. He has commanded several important formations, served in instructional and staff appointments, and represented India internationally in Bhutan and Russia. He is also a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) for his exceptional service to the nation.
Date : 2026-07-02
5.
Who was appointed as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force's Southern Air Command on 1st July 2026?
Air Marshal Manish Khanna
Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Southern Air Command on 1st July 2026, succeeding Air Marshal Manish Khanna after his retirement. Commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in 1989, he has accumulated over 3,000 flying hours on aircraft including the Apache, MiG-21, Jaguar, MiG-29, Su-30, and Rafale. He has held several key operational and leadership appointments and is a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Vayu Sena Medal (VSM) for his distinguished service.
Date : 2026-07-02
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