MCQs on Defence Feb 2026

Explanation: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs released India’s first-ever anti-terror policy titled PRAHAAR to combat evolving terrorism threats across land, water, air, and cyber domains.

Explanation: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (Tuticorin) became the first port in India to initiate an advanced Anti-Drone System to protect critical port infrastructure.

Explanation: India and France agreed on the inauguration of the H125 Helicopter Final Assembly Line at Vemagal, Karnataka, as part of their Defence and Security cooperation.

Explanation: A Joint Venture between BEL and Safran was established to produce HAMMER missiles in India, strengthening the Indo-French defence partnership.

Explanation: India and Malaysia signed an Exchange of Notes on Security Cooperation between the National Security Council Secretariat, India, and the National Security Council, Malaysia.

Explanation: The PRAHAAR policy highlights the risk of terrorists gaining access to CBRNED (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive, Digital) materials.

Explanation: Pax Silica is a strategic coalition led by the United States to build a secure and resilient supply chain for electronics, semiconductors, and critical minerals.

Explanation: India and France agreed on the reciprocal deployment of officers at Indian Army and French Land Forces establishments.

Explanation: The project agreement for the Anti-Drone System was signed between V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority and Central Electronics Limited (CEL).

Explanation: A Letter of Intent was signed to establish a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics during the French President’s visit to India.

Explanation: Indian Army Day is observed on January 15 in recognition of Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief.

Explanation: Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed on January 14 to honor the sacrifices of military veterans.

Explanation: “Four Stars of Destiny” is the memoir of former Chief of Army Staff, General MM Naravane.

Explanation: “Kargil: Ek Yatri Ki Zubaani” paying tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War, is authored by Rishi Raj.

Explanation: Pax Silica aims to build trusted supply chains for electronics and critical minerals to counter economic coercion and weaponised dependency.

Explanation: Agni-Prime is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant ballistic missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance systems, having a range of 1000 to 2000 km.

Explanation: INS Imphal is the third ship of the Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided missile destroyers of the Indian Navy.

Explanation: Exercise ‘Surya Kiran’ is an annual joint military training exercise conducted alternately in India and Nepal.

Explanation: Mitra Shakti is designed to enhance interoperability and counter-insurgency operations between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army.

Explanation: INS Vikrant is the first aircraft carrier built in India by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy.

Explanation: Exercise Varuna is a critical part of the Indo-French strategic partnership, focusing on advanced naval operations and maritime security.

Explanation: Tarang Shakti is the largest multilateral air exercise hosted by the Indian Air Force, inviting participation from multiple friendly foreign nations.

Explanation: The S-400 Triumf is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system designed by Russia, widely considered one of the most advanced systems in the world.

Explanation: LCH ‘Prachand’ is India’s first indigenous multi-role combat helicopter, designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Explanation: Vajra Prahar is an Indo-US joint special forces exercise aimed at sharing best practices in counter-terrorism and special operations.

Explanation: Nomadic Elephant focuses on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations under the UN mandate between India and Mongolia.

Explanation: Project 75-I involves the indigenous construction of six next-generation stealth submarines equipped with Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems.

Explanation: DRDO is the premier R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, tasked with developing defence technologies.

Explanation: Astra is India’s first indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile, capable of engaging and destroying highly manoeuvrable supersonic aerial targets.

Explanation: Exercise Dustlik is a bilateral military training exercise between India and Uzbekistan, focusing on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban terrain.