Which expression did Rajnath Singh use for the North-Eastern region while addressing soldiers at Sukna?
- A.The last edge of India
- B.The first edge of India
- C.The eastern gateway
- D.The seven sisters belt
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Explanation
The correct answer is the first edge of India. Speaking to soldiers at the Barakhana held on the eve of Diwali, the Raksha Mantri described the North-Eastern region as the first edge of the country rather than its last edge, explaining that the region marks the beginning of the national geographical and cultural landscape because it receives the first rays of the morning sun. He went on to praise the biodiversity, natural beauty, cultural diversity and traditions of the region, calling it an integral part of Indian identity. Option A is wrong because it states exactly the view the minister rejected. Options C and D are wrong because neither phrase was used on this occasion, although both are commonly heard in writing about the region. The same address covered logistics at Sukna, the rise in budget provision for roads, tunnels and border infrastructure, and the mental well-being of soldiers.
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Practice Questions
The Trishakti Corps, whose preparedness was reviewed on 7 November 2026, is headquartered at which place?
- A.Tezpur, Assam
- B.Sukna, West Bengal
- C.Bagdogra, West Bengal
- D.Dimapur, Nagaland
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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational preparedness of the Trishakti Corps at Sukna, where he was briefed on infrastructure development along the Line of Actual Control and on the deployment of advanced military equipment and emerging technologies.
Read the full explanation →Along which boundary was the Defence Minister briefed on infrastructure development during the Sukna visit?
- A.Line of Control
- B.Radcliffe Line
- C.Line of Actual Control
- D.Durand Line
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At Sukna the Raksha Mantri was briefed on infrastructure development along the Line of Actual Control, usually shortened to LAC, and on the deployment of advanced military equipment and emerging technologies meant to improve operational capability and combat effectiveness.
Read the full explanation →Who, as Chief of the Air Staff, was present during the Defence Minister's interaction at Air Force Station, Bagdogra?
- A.Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
- B.Air Commodore Manish Sharma
- C.Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh
- D.Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari
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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.
Read the full explanation →Which three capabilities did the Defence Minister ask the armed forces to strengthen in order to counter emerging security threats?
- A.Domain awareness, cyber resilience and information integrity
- B.Nuclear deterrence, sea denial and air superiority
- C.Logistics, recruitment and veteran welfare
- D.Space launch, satellite imaging and navigation
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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…
Read the full explanation →Under the 'Second Tour of Duty' approved by the Union Cabinet, what opportunity will Agniveers get after completing their engagement period?
- A.Automatic commission as officers
- B.Enrolment as regular soldiers, subject to willingness and selection criteria
- C.Compulsory transfer to central armed police forces
- D.A lifelong pension without further service
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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.
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