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Exercise : Defence - Latest Current Affairs
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1.
Which Indian Navy stealth frigate arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, to participate in the bilateral naval exercise INDRA-2026?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
INS Sahyadri is an indigenously constructed, stealth multi-role frigate of the Indian Navy belonging to the Shivalik class of guided-missile frigates. It arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, on October 10, 2026, to participate in the bilateral naval exercise INDRA-2026, scheduled from October 13 to 18, 2026. The exercise involves the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy and aims to strengthen maritime cooperation, improve interoperability, and promote professional exchanges between the two navies. Its activities include shore-based interactions, maritime operations at sea, and cultural exchanges. The deployment also supports India's broader vision of regional maritime security and cooperation.
Date : 2026-10-12
2.
Which country participated in the joint mountaineering expedition with the Indian Army to scale Mt Kamet and Mt Abi Gamin in 2026?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Argentina participated in the joint Indo-Argentine Army Mountaineering Expedition alongside the Indian Army in 2026. Led by Lieutenant Colonel Chirag Chatterjee, the expedition successfully scaled Mt Abi Gamin (7,355 metres) on September 17 and Mt Kamet (7,756 metres) on September 21. The team consisted of 35 members, including 25 Indian Army personnel and 10 Argentine Army personnel. The expedition was flagged off from Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on August 21, 2026. It marked the third joint mountaineering collaboration between India and Argentina, following earlier expeditions to Mt Aconcagua in January 2025 and Mt Kun in August 2025.
Date : 2026-10-11
3.
Which Kochi-based startup delivered India’s first military-grade underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to the Indian Navy in October 2026?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
EyeROV, a marine robotics and artificial intelligence deep-tech startup headquartered in Kochi, Kerala, delivered the first two units of the EyeROV TROUT to the Indian Navy on October 7, 2026. The EyeROV TROUT is India’s first military-grade underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), developed under the iDEX DISC 7 SPRINT Challenge to promote indigenous defence technology. The vehicle is designed for underwater inspection, surveillance, reconnaissance, maritime security, search and recovery, and detection in challenging underwater conditions. It qualified through the Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) and underwent rigorous testing. The delivery supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives, strengthening India’s capabilities in advanced marine robotics.
Date : 2026-10-11
4.
Which shipbuilding company constructed the Indian Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, Mangrol?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), located in Kochi, constructed Mangrol, the Indian Navy’s third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC). The vessel is scheduled to be commissioned on October 12, 2026, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. It is designed to detect and counter submarine threats in shallow coastal waters and is equipped with systems such as hull-mounted sonar, lightweight torpedoes, an anti-submarine rocket launcher, and the Maareech Torpedo Decoy System. More than 80% of its components are indigenous, reflecting India’s commitment to the Make in India initiative and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The project strengthens domestic defence manufacturing and enhances the Navy’s coastal defence capabilities.
Date : 2026-10-10
5.
Which country, along with Tajikistan, has inducted India’s indigenous Akash air defence missile system?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Turkmenistan and Tajikistan have inducted India’s indigenous Akash air defence missile system, as confirmed on October 5, 2026. Armenia was the first international customer to acquire the system. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Akash is India’s first indigenous short-range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system and is manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a Defence Ministry public sector undertaking headquartered in Hyderabad. The missile has an operational range of approximately 4.5 km to 25 km and can engage multiple aerial threats, including fighter aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles. Its electronic counter-countermeasure capabilities help it resist electronic jamming.
Date : 2026-10-08
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