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81. What is ‘Armado’, recently mentioned in

the news?
[A] Electric vehicle
[B] Ballistic missile
[C] Satellite
[D] Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV)
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Correct Answer: D [Armoured Light Specialist

Vehicle (ALSV)]
Notes:
The new Mahindra Armado, India’s first
Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV),
debuted at the Republic Day Parade. Designed
and built by Mahindra Defence Systems, it’s
intended for the Indian armed forces in counter-
terrorism, Special Forces, reconnaissance, and
border patrolling. With a seating capacity of six
(expandable to eight), it boasts a 1,000 kg load
capacity, B7-level ballistic protection, and a 3.2-
liter diesel engine generating 216 hp. Armado
accelerates from 0 to 60 kmph in 12 seconds,
reaching speeds exceeding 120 kmph, equipped
with self-cleaning exhaust and air filtration for
extreme climates.
82. Recently, which institute has successfully
established and tested India’s first
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Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility?

[A] IIT Bombay
[B] IIT Madras
[C] IIT Delhi
[D] IIT Kanpur
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Correct Answer: D [IIT Kanpur]

Notes:
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K)
has unveiled ‘Jigarthanda,’ India’s first
Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility.
The 24-meter-long S2 facility, developed over
three years, is located at IIT Kanpur’s Hypersonic
Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory. Funded
by ARDB, DST, and IIT Kanpur, it can simulate
hypersonic conditions with flight speeds
between 3-10 km/s. ‘Jigarthanda’ will play a
crucial role in advancing aerospace
technologies, supporting missions like
Gaganyaan, Reusable Launch Vehicles, and
hypersonic cruise missiles for ISRO and DRDO.
83. Recently, which institute has
collaborated with Munitions India Limited to
create the nation’s first domestically
designed 155 Smart Ammunition?
[A] IIT Kanpur
[B] IIT Madras
[C] IIT Delhi
[D] IIT Bombay
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Correct Answer: B [IIT Madras]

Notes:
IIT Madras and Munitions India Limited are
partnering to create India’s first domestically
designed 155 Smart Ammunition. The two-year
initiative, under the Ministry of Defence, aims to
achieve a Circular Error Probable of 10 meters,
significantly improving precision in defense
operations. The project focuses on enhancing
accuracy and lethality using guidance systems
and advanced technologies. The 155mm Indian
Smart Ammunition is compatible with existing
artillery guns, featuring fin stabilization, canard
control, and a 3-mode fuse operation for various
tactical requirements, marking a crucial stride
towards self-reliance in defense production.
84. Zircon Missile, a supersonic ballistic
missile, recently launched by which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Israel
[C] Ukraine
[D] China
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]

Notes:
Russian forces recently launched a 3M22 Zircon
missile targeting Kyiv. The 3M22 Zircon is a
scramjet-powered hypersonic cruise missile
developed in Russia, boasting speeds up to
Mach 9 and a 1000 km range. It features a two-
stage design with solid fuel in the first stage and
a scramjet motor in the second. The missile
employs cooled supersonic combustion ramjet
engines, creating a plasma cloud during flight for
radar invisibility. It differs from other hypersonic
weapons like China’s DF-17 or Russia’s
Avangard, using an active and passive radar
seeker guidance system.

85. Where was a new defense system

‘Precision Approach Radar’ inaugurated?

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[A] Andaman and Nicobar Island

[B] Kerala
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: A [Andaman and Nicobar

Island]
Notes:
Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar inaugurated
Precision Approach Radar (PAR) at INS Utkrosh
in Andaman and Nicobar Islands during his 3-
day visit to bolster the strategic tri-service
command. The PAR, manufactured by a Chennai
company, enhances aircraft landing safety in low
visibility conditions, such as heavy rain and fog,
offering precise horizontal and vertical guidance.
This system strengthens the Andaman and
Nicobar Command’s defense capabilities.
86. Where was the 12th edition of MILAN
naval exercise held?
[A] Kutch
[B] Kochi
[C] Jaisalmer
[D] Visakhapatnam
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: D [Visakhapatnam ]

Notes:
The 12th edition of the MILAN naval exercise
took place in Visakhapatnam from February 19–

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27, 2024. The exercise, which has the theme

“Forging Naval Alliances for a Secure Maritime
Future,” aims to strengthen collaboration
between participating navies.
87. What is the name of the Indian Coast
Guard ship that made a port call at Maputo
Port, Mozambique?
[A] Varad
[B] Vikram
[C] Vajra
[D] Varaha
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Correct Answer: D [Varaha ]

Notes:
The Indian Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Vessel
(OPV) ICGS Varaha made a port call at Maputo
Port, Mozambique. The visit is part of a strategic
overseas deployment to East Africa and is a
milestone in diplomatic maritime engagements.
The visit lasts three days and includes
professional interactions in the fields of: Marine
Pollution Response (MPR) Maritime Law
Enforcement Maritime Search and Rescue (M-
SAR). The visit also includes engagements with
the Mozambican Navy, outreach events, yoga,
and coastal cleanup as part of Puneet Sagar
Abhiyaan.
88. What is the primary focus of INDUS-X
initiative, recently seen in the news?
[A] Protection of historical monuments
[B] Advancing of high-tech cooperation in
the defense sector
[C] Advancing of cyber security measures
[D] Developing software solutions for
startups
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Correct Answer: B [Advancing of high-tech

cooperation in the defense sector]
Notes:
The ‘INDUS-X’ summit in Delhi is a major
milestone in the U.S.-India Defense Accelerator
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Ecosystem, launched in June 2023. Its objective

is to enhance technology partnerships and
defense cooperation between India and the US,
focusing on joint research, development, and
production in the defense sector. INDUS-X
includes initiatives like Joint Challenges, Joint
Innovation Fund, academia engagement,
industry-startup connections, private entity
investments, and collaboration on projects such
as jet engines, long-range artillery, and infantry
vehicles. iDEX and OSD, US, lead the initiative.
89. Which of the following countries
participated in ‘Exercise Dosti’, recently seen
in the news?
[A] India, Sri Lanka & Maldives
[B] Myanmar, Sri Lanka & Nepal
[C] India, Bangladesh & Myanmar
[D] Bhutan, Nepal & Myanmar
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Correct Answer: A [India, Sri Lanka & Maldives]

Notes:
Indian and Sri Lankan coast guard ships recently
joined the Maldives for Exercise Dosti 16, a
trilateral coast guard exercise held every two
years since 1991. Sri Lanka joined in 2012, and
the 16th edition involves the Coast Guards of
India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, with observers
from Bangladesh. The exercise focuses on
mutual operational capability, interoperability,
and cooperation in scenarios like sea accidents
and pollution. India’s participation includes ICGS
Samarth, ICGS Abhinav, and ICG Dornier.

90. ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ exercise, recently

seen in the news, is conducted between
which two countries?
[A] India & Japan
[B] India & Sri Lanka
[C] India & Egypt
[D] India & Australia
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [India & Japan]

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Notes:
The 5th edition of Joint Military Exercise
‘Dharma Guardian’ began at Mahajan Field Firing
Ranges, Rajasthan, India, lasting from February
25 to March 9, 2024. It involves the Indian Army
and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force,
emphasizing joint tactical maneuvers in a
simulated semi-urban setting. The exercise aims
to enhance interoperability and strengthen
military cooperation, aligning with Chapter VII of
the United Nations Charter.

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