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The ship 'Amini', delivered to the Indian Navy in November 2026, derives its name from an island in which Union Territory?

  1. A.Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  2. B.Lakshadweep
  3. C.Puducherry
  4. D.Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Correct answer

B. Lakshadweep

Explanation

The correct answer is Lakshadweep. The ship is named after Amini Island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. The name also brings back the earlier INS Amini, a Petya III class anti-submarine warfare corvette that was decommissioned in 2002, keeping alive the naval custom of passing on distinguished names. Option A, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is wrong; that Union Territory lies in the Bay of Bengal and Amini Island is not part of it. Option C, Puducherry, is wrong because it is a coastal Union Territory without any island of that name. Option D, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, is wrong as well, since the island behind the ship's name is in the Arabian Sea group of Lakshadweep, not in that western Union Territory. Ship names drawn from islands are a frequent source of exam questions.

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Practice Questions

Q1.DefenceEasy

Which shipyard designed and built the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft 'Amini', delivered to the Indian Navy on 5 November 2026?

  1. A.Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai
  2. B.Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata
  3. C.Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi
  4. D.Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa
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Correct answer: B. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata

Amini is one of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft that GRSE designed and built in India, following the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping, and it was handed over to the Indian Navy on 5 November 2026.

Q3.DefenceMedium

Who, as Chief of the Air Staff, was present during the Defence Minister's interaction at Air Force Station, Bagdogra?

  1. A.Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
  2. B.Air Commodore Manish Sharma
  3. C.Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh
  4. D.Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari
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Correct answer: A. Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit

The correct answer is Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who was present in his capacity as Chief of the Air Staff when the Defence Minister interacted with Indian Air Force personnel at Air Force Station, Bagdogra on the eve of Diwali.

Q4.DefenceMedium

Which three capabilities did the Defence Minister ask the armed forces to strengthen in order to counter emerging security threats?

  1. A.Domain awareness, cyber resilience and information integrity
  2. B.Nuclear deterrence, sea denial and air superiority
  3. C.Logistics, recruitment and veteran welfare
  4. D.Space launch, satellite imaging and navigation
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Correct answer: A. Domain awareness, cyber resilience and information integrity

Speaking to Air Warriors at Bagdogra, the Defence Minister called upon the forces to maintain the highest level of operational readiness with special focus on exactly these three strengths, because the security landscape has become increasingly complex and warfare now extends beyond conventional engagements along the borders into asymmetric warfare…

Q5.DefenceMedium

Under the 'Second Tour of Duty' approved by the Union Cabinet, what opportunity will Agniveers get after completing their engagement period?

  1. A.Automatic commission as officers
  2. B.Enrolment as regular soldiers, subject to willingness and selection criteria
  3. C.Compulsory transfer to central armed police forces
  4. D.A lifelong pension without further service
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Correct answer: B. Enrolment as regular soldiers, subject to willingness and selection criteria

The Defence Minister explained that on completing the two-year engagement period, all Agniveers will get an opportunity to be enrolled as regular soldiers, provided they are willing and provided they meet the laid-down selection criteria.