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Under which command was the maiden BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise conducted?

  1. A.Eastern Naval Command
  2. B.Andaman and Nicobar Command
  3. C.Southern Naval Command
  4. D.Western Naval Command

Correct answer

B. Andaman and Nicobar Command

Explanation

The correct answer is the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC). The exercise was conducted under the aegis of the ANC, which is India's only operational command that combines all the services under one Commander-in-Chief, at present Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty. Hosting this first BIMSTEC drill reaffirms the command's role in promoting maritime cooperation and stability across the Bay of Bengal. Option A, the Eastern Naval Command, is wrong; although it looks after the Bay of Bengal for the Navy, it was not the host of this exercise, and the event was staged from Sri Vijaya Puram. Option C, the Southern Naval Command, is wrong because it is a training command of the Navy and had no role in the exercise. Option D, the Western Naval Command, is wrong because it covers the Arabian Sea side, far from the venue of this Bay of Bengal exercise.

Read the full article: First BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise Ends at Sri Vijaya Puram

Practice Questions

Q2.DefenceHard

Which of the following ships did NOT take part in the maiden BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise?

  1. A.INS Taragiri
  2. B.UMS King Aung Zeya
  3. C.SLNS Gajabahu
  4. D.INS Vikrant
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Correct answer: D. INS Vikrant

The ships listed for the maiden BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise were INS Taragiri, INS Karmuk and INS Saryu from the Indian Navy, UMS King Aung Zeya from the Myanmar Navy and SLNS Gajabahu from the Sri Lanka Navy; the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant was not among them.

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.