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The correct answer is On-Board Oxygen Generation System.

In News

• DRDO successfully tests indigenous On-Board Oxygen Generation System (OBOGS) for LCA Tejas on March 4, 2025.

Key Points

• DRDO conducts high-altitude trials of the Indigenous Integrated Life Support System for LCA Tejas
• The On-Board Oxygen Generation System (OBOGS) was tested on the Tejas Prototype Vehicle-3 during high-altitude trials.
• Tests were conducted under extreme conditions, including altitudes up to 50,000 feet and high-G maneuvers.
• The system was developed by DRDO's DEBEL in Bengaluru and will enhance the operational safety of the Tejas aircraft.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T) was responsible for manufacturing the OBOGS under DRDO’s guidance.
• The system is vital for providing oxygen to pilots during high-altitude operations, ensuring their safety in extreme conditions.

Additional Information

• Life Support Systems (LSS)
  • Life support systems are critical in aircraft for ensuring pilot survival in extreme conditions.
• Tejas Aircraft
  • The LCA Tejas is an indigenous multirole light fighter aircraft developed by HAL.
• DRDO
  • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is India’s premier defense research agency.
  • Established in - 1958
  • HQ - New Delhi
  • Chairman - Dr. Samir V. Kamat

The correct answer is All 1,2 and 3.

In News

• U.S. President Donald Trump announces the development of the Golden Dome missile defence shield, with a $175 billion budget.

Key Points

• U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had chosen a design for the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense system, a major defense initiative aimed at countering threats from China and Russia.
• U.S. Space Force General Michael Guetlein has been appointed to oversee the development of this ambitious program.
• The defense shield is expected to be fully operational within three years, with a promise to complete it before the end of President Trump’s second term in 2029.
• The new system is modelled after Israel’s "Iron Dome," which has been successfully used since 2011.
• The system is designed to intercept rockets and missiles, contributing to enhancing national security against emerging global threats.

Additional Information

• Golden Dome
  • A U.S. missile defense system aimed at intercepting rockets and missiles from adversaries like China and Russia.
  • It is being developed with a budget of $175 billion and is intended to strengthen U.S. defense capabilities against global threats.
• Israel’s Iron Dome
  • Israel's Iron Dome is a mobile all-weather air defense system designed to intercept short-range threats like missiles and rockets.
  • It has been successfully operational since 2011, protecting Israel against missile attacks from adversaries like Hamas.
• USA
  • Capital - Washington D.C
  • President - Donald Trump

The correct answer is Option 4.

In News

• The Indian Army is set to receive its first batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters from the United States.

Key Points

• Apache AH-64E is the latest and most advanced multi-role attack helicopter manufactured by Boeing in the United States. Hence, Option 4 is correct.
• It is known for advanced reconnaissance, precision strike, and close air support capabilities.
• India operates 22 Apache helicopters in the Air Force and has ordered 6 more for the Army.

Additional Information

• Features include open systems architecture, integrated infrared laser, advanced sensors, and improved combat survivability.
• Armament includes the 30 mm M230 Chain Gun, Hellfire missiles, Hydra 70 rockets, and Stinger air-to-air missiles.
• Top Speed: 300 kph; Range: 500 km.

The correct answer is Option 1.

In News

• The Indian Air Force is considering acquiring the Ice Breaker missile, an advanced air-launched cruise missile developed by Israeli defense company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, which offers significant operational flexibility and advanced capabilities.

Key Points

• Statement 1 is correct – The Ice Breaker missile is indeed a long-range, autonomous, precision-guided missile developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems of Israel.
• Statement 2 is incorrect – The missile has a maximum range of 300 km, not 200 km, and it carries a 250 lb warhead, not a 500 lb warhead.
• Statement 3 is correct – The missile is equipped with an electro-optical seeker, allowing it to operate in all weather conditions. It can function autonomously or in a man-in-the-loop mode, making it highly versatile.
• Statement 4 is correct – The Ice Breaker missile is compatible with multiple platforms, including jet fighters, light attack aircraft, helicopters, and small maritime vessels, providing flexibility in its deployment.

Additional Information

• The missile’s Very Low Observable (VLO) capability allows it to fly at low altitudes, making it difficult to detect. The integration of artificial intelligence helps in target recognition, ensuring that it only engages hostile targets.

The correct answer is Procurement of advanced technology from Startups and MSMEs.

Key Points

• The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved amendments in 2020 to promote the procurement of advanced technology from Startups and MSMEs.
• This initiative aims to foster innovation and indigenization in the defence sector.
• Startups and MSMEs are encouraged to develop cutting-edge technologies that can be integrated into the Indian defence ecosystem.
• The policy aims to create a more self-reliant defence manufacturing sector by leveraging the potential of smaller enterprises.

Additional Information

• Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)
  • The DAC is the highest decision-making body in the Ministry of Defence for capital acquisition proposals.
  • It was constituted to ensure expeditious procurement of the approved requirements of the Armed Forces.
  • The DAC is headed by the Defence Minister of India.
• MSMEs in Defence
  • Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in the defence manufacturing sector.
  • They contribute significantly to the supply chain by providing key components and subsystems.
  • Government policies are increasingly focusing on the inclusion of MSMEs to boost self-reliance in defence production.
• Startups in Defence
  • Startups are being encouraged to participate in defence projects through various innovation challenges and funding programs.
  • Initiatives like the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) aim to support startups in developing new defence technologies.
  • These efforts are part of a broader push to modernize India's defence capabilities and reduce dependency on foreign technology.

The correct answer is Second.Key Points

• The Government announced Lt General Anil Chauhan (retired) as the new CDS.
• He is the second CDS of India. ​
• General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, and VSM assumed office as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on September 30, 2022.

Confusion Points

• ​Manoj Mukund Naravane was not Chief of Defence Staff, he served as the 27th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army.
• Both positions are different.
• The position of CDS has been vacant since the demise of India's first CDS General Bipin Rawat.

Additional Information

• ​The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is the military head and acts as the single-point advisor to the Government of India in matters of India’s military.
• He is also the permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CoSC) of the Indian Armed Forces.
• The Chief also heads the Department of Military Affairs.
• The first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat took office on 1 January 2020.
• The creation of the post of CDS was first recommended after the 1999 Kargil War.

The correct answer is An Anti-Tank Missile.

Key Points

• DRDO on 11 January 2022 successfully flight tested the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM).
• The anti-tank missile was flight-tested in its final deliverable configuration.
• The indigenously developed MPATGM is a low-weight, fire and forget missile.
• The missile has a miniaturized infrared imaging seeker and advanced avionics for onboard control and guidance.

Additional Information

• ​Important Current Affairs on DRDO in 2021-22:
  • In December 2021, the nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime’ was successfully tested off the coast of Odisha by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
  • It’s a two-stage canisterized missile with a range of 1,000 to 2,000 kilometres.
    • Chairman DRDO:  Dr. Samir V Kamat 
    • DRDO Headquarters: New Delhi.
    • DRDO Established: 1958.
  • In December 2021, India has successfully test-fired a long-range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART) off the Balasore coast in Odisha.
  • DRDO and Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully flight-tested the indigenously designed and developed Helicopter launched (air-launched) Stand-off Anti-tank (SANT) Missile from the Pokhran range in Rajasthan.
  • List of DRDO Missile with range:
    • Prithvi II- 250–350 Km
    • Brahmos- 400 Km
    • Shaurya- 700 to 1,900 km
    • Pranash- 200 Km
    • K-4 nuclear- 3500 Km
    • Nirbhay: 1500 Km
    • Agni P Ballistic Missile: 1000 to 2000 Km
    • Akash-NG: 27-30 Km
    • Agni-5: 5000 Km

The correct answer is Ladakh.

In News

• Chushul is one of the five officially agreed Border Personnel Meeting points between the Indian Army and the People’s Liberation Army of China for regular consultations and interactions between the two armies to improve relations.

Important Points

• It is a village in Leh, Ladakh, India. Hence option 3 is correct.
• It is located in the Durbuk tehsil, in the area known as “Chushul valley”.
• It is close to Rezang La and Pangong Lake at a height of 4,360 metres.
• This place is famous for the Indian Army who fought to the ‘last man, last round’ at Rezang La (Chushul) on November 18, 1962.
  • Without this crucial victory, the territory might have been captured by China.

The correct answer is VS Pathania.

Key Points

• Director-General VS Pathania took over as the 24th Chief of Indian Coast Guard on 31 December.
• He is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and National Defence College, New Delhi.
• He is also the recipient of the President’s Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished Service, Tatrakshak Medal for gallantry.
• Director-General VS Pathania succeeds 23rd DG Krishnaswamy Natarajan.

Additional Information

• In August 2021, CDS General Bipin Rawat has presented a book “OPERATION KHUKRI” by authors Major General Rajpal Punia and Ms Damini Punia.
• The book highlights the Indian Army’s successful rescue mission in Sierra Leone as part of the United Nations.
• Indian Navy has commissioned the 4th Scorpene-class submarine INS Vela on November 27th, 2021.
• On November 22nd, 2021,  INS Visakhapatnam, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
• Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) launched the first large survey vessel Sandhayak for the Indian Navy on December 7th, 2021.
• On December 22nd, 2021, the Indian Navy’s indigenous stealth guided-missile destroyer ‘Mormugao’ went for her maiden sea trials.

The correct answer is Rudram I.

• The RUDRAM I is the first indigenous air to surface, anti-radiation missile of the country for the Indian Air Force (IAF), being developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Key Points

• The missile is integrated on SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft as the launch platform, having the capability of varying ranges based on launch conditions.
• It has INS-GPS navigation with Passive Homing Head for the final attack.
• The RUDRAM can hit the radiation target with pin-point accuracy.
• The Passive Homing Head can detect, classify, and engage targets over a wide band of frequencies as programmed. The missile is a potent weapon for IAF for Suppression of Enemy Air Defence effectively from large stand-off ranges. 

The correct answer is Mobility.

Key Points

• The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is observing 2020 as the ‘Year of Mobility’.
• It aims for the creation of more residential units and the implementation of various welfare measures for the troops.
• It will focus on sports and physical fitness leveraging modern gadgetry and constructing infrastructure for their families.

Additional Information 

• CISF is a Central Armed Police Force in India and established on March 10, 1969.
• It is under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• It is a unique organization in paramilitary forces for India, which works for seaways, airways and plays an important role in disaster management. 

The correct answer is Air to air.

Key Points

• DRDO conducts a maiden trial of Python-5 Air to Air Missile.
• Tejas, India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, added the 5^th generation Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) in its air-to-air weapons capability on April 27, 2021.
• Trials were also aimed to validate the enhanced capability of already integrated Derby Beyond Visual Range (BVR) AAM on Tejas.
• The test-firing at Goa completed a series of missile trials to validate its performance under extremely challenging scenarios.
• Derby missile achieved a direct hit on a high-speed manoeuvring aerial target and the Python missiles also achieved 100% hits, thereby validating their complete capability. The trials met all their planned objectives.

 Additional Information

• Missiles:
  • Land of Land: Prithvi, Agni, Brahmos.
  • Land to Air: Akash.

The correct answer is 01 January.Key Points

• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is celebrating its 64th foundation day on January 1, 2022.
• It was on this day in 1958 when DRDO was formed to make India strong and self-reliant in terms of science and technology.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today wished to all DRDO scientists and personnel on their 64th Raising Day.

Additional Information

• ​ Important Current affairs related to DRDO in 2021.
  • On December 10th, 2021, India successfully test-fired the air version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the integrated test range of Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.
  • DRDO and Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully flight-tested the indigenously designed and developed Helicopter launched (air-launched) Stand-off Anti-tank (SANT) Missile in December 2021.
  • In December 2021, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired Pinaka Extended Range (Pinaka-ER), Area Denial Munitions (ADM) and indigenously developed fuzes.
    • Chairman DRDO: Samir V Kamat 
    • DRDO Headquarters: New Delhi.
    • DRDO Established: 1958.
  • On September 28th, 2021 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried a successful maiden test flight of a new version of the Akash Missile named ‘Akash Prime’.

The correct answer is Narendra Modi.

Key Points

• India's first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant  commissioned into the Navy by Narendra Modi at an event in Kochi on September 2.
• The commissioning of the indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant will contribute in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, besides enhancing the country's overall maritime capabilities.
• The aircraft carrier, built at a cost of around Rs 20,000 crore, successfully completed the fourth and final phase of the sea trials last month.
• With the construction of 'Vikrant', India has joined a select group of nations having the niche capability to indigenously design and build an aircraft carrier.
• The ship has over 2,300 compartments, designed for a crew of around 1700 people, including specialised cabins to accommodate women officers.
• It has a top speed of around 28 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots with an endurance of about 7,500 nautical miles.

Additional Information

• The project (INS Vikrant) has been implemented under the three phases of contract between the ministry of defence and Cochin Shipyard Ltd, beginning May 2007. The ship's keel was laid in February 2009.
• The aircraft carrier is 262 metres long, 62 metres wide and it has a height of 59 metres. It is powered by four gas turbines totalling 88 MW power and has a maximum speed of 28 Knots.

The correct answer is Stand-Off Anti-Tank.

Key Points

• DRDO and IAF flight-tested helicopter-launched SANT missile from Pokhran ranges on 11 December 2021.
• The Full form of SANT is Stand-Off Anti-Tank.
  • It ​is indigenous stand-off weapons
• The Range of SANT is up to 10 kms.
• It has been designed and developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad in coordination with other DRDO labs.

Important Points

• DRDO
  • Chairman - Samir V Kamat
  • Founded: 1958
  • Headquarters: New Delhi
• IAF (INDIAN AIR FORCE)
  • Founded: 8 October 1932
  • Headquarters: New Delhi
  • Motto - Touch the sky with Glory,नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम् (Taken from Bhagavad Gita)
  • Air Chief Marshal - Vivek Ram Chaudhari (as of August 2022)