This CDS current affairs quiz puts 10 multiple-choice questions to you from 3 stories published on 27 September 2026 that matter for the CDS general awareness section. The questions are the same verified MCQs that accompany GK24's articles, chosen here for their relevance to CDS, and every one carries a full explanation of the correct option and of why the other options are wrong. Attempt the quiz within the timer, review the explanations at the end, and read the stories behind the questions on their articles or the day's edition page. Bookmark it for a quick revision before the exam.
10 questions with answers and explanations
What was the value of India's defence exports in 2025-26?
Supplies went to more than 100 countries, which is why the Defence Minister described the country as moving from being an importer to a trusted global supplier.
Read the full explanation →What is the theme of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026?
This is the declared theme of the second edition of the multilateral air exercise, which the Indian Air Force is conducting from 26 September to 12 October 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur.
Read the full explanation →Which two Indian Navy ships took part in the 23rd ADMM-Plus maritime security joint cooperation activity at Subic Bay?
INS Sahyadri is a frontline stealth frigate and INS Kulish is a missile corvette, and the two sailed to Subic Bay in the Philippines for the Experts Working Group activity on maritime security, whose closing ceremony was held on 25 September 2026.
Read the full explanation →India has set a target of Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by which year?
After the earlier goal of Rs 30,000 crore in annual defence exports was met in the previous year, the government fixed a higher goal of Rs 50,000 crore to be reached by 2029.
Read the full explanation →At which Air Force Station has the operational flying phase of Tarang Shakti 2026 begun?
The flying phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 opened at Air Force Station Jodhpur the day after the inaugural ceremony, and the visiting contingents are operating from there through the exercise window of 26 September to 12 October 2026.
Read the full explanation →Which navy hosted the ADMM-Plus maritime security joint cooperation activity, and which country co-chaired it?
The activity opened at Naval Operating Base Subic on 21 September 2026 with the Philippine Navy as host, and Japan shared the chair of this Experts Working Group session on maritime security.
Read the full explanation →What is India's defence allocation for the financial year 2026-27?
The comparison the Minister drew is the part worth memorising: the same allocation stood at around Rs 2.53 lakh crore in 2013-14, which makes option A a real figure but from the wrong year, and therefore the most attractive distractor in the set.
Read the full explanation →Which of the following countries is NOT flying a contingent in Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026?
Seven friendly foreign countries have sent flying contingents to Tarang Shakti 2026, and the list is Australia, the United States of America, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Read the full explanation →The MAHASAGAR vision, under which India framed this deployment, stands for which of the following?
The Ministry of Defence placed the participation of INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish at Subic Bay within the Act East Policy and within this MAHASAGAR vision, which describes how India wants security and growth to advance together across the wider maritime neighbourhood.
Read the full explanation →Which announcement about missile systems was made at the Defence Conclave in New Delhi?
The purpose is twofold: the armed forces get their missiles delivered on time, and DRDO is freed to concentrate on research and development while industry takes up the production load.
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