Which Indian Navy ship concluded the bilateral exercise with the Republic of Korea Navy at Busan?
- A.INS Shivalik
- B.INS Sahyadri
- C.INS Satpura
- D.INS Sumedha
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Explanation
The correct answer is INS Sahyadri. The ship took part in the bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy at the Korean port of Busan and completed her participation on 29 October 2026, after which the Ministry of Defence said the engagement had strengthened maritime cooperation and improved interoperability between the two navies. Options A, C and D name other ships that were not reported as taking part in this engagement. The distinguishing details worth remembering are that Sahyadri worked with the Korean warship Munmu the Great during the sea phase, and that the drill had a harbour phase of discussions, briefings and expert exchanges before the ships went out to sea together for coordinated manoeuvres. The Navy added that the engagement contributes to mutual trust and to collective efforts at keeping the Indo-Pacific peaceful, stable and secure.
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Practice Questions
The India-Republic of Korea Navy bilateral exercise concluded at which port?
- A.Incheon
- B.Busan
- C.Yokosuka
- D.Visakhapatnam
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The engagement between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy was held at this port in the Republic of Korea, and the Indian frigate finished her participation there on 29 October 2026.
Read the full explanation →Which of the following was carried out during the sea phase of the exercise?
- A.Coordinated navigation, helicopter operations and joint maritime manoeuvres
- B.Only cross-deck visits and cultural programmes
- C.Amphibious landing of troops on a beach
- D.Live firing of ballistic missiles
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These were the activities the two warships undertook once they left harbour, and the Navy described the phase as turning professional interaction into practical operational work, giving the crews a chance to practise coordination at sea and to understand each other's operating procedures.
Read the full explanation →Which new Indian Army platoons did the Raksha Mantri name as highly effective for current operational needs?
- A.Vajra, Prahar and Trishul
- B.Asani, Bhairav and Shaktiban
- C.Garuda, Rudra and Nag
- D.Agni, Akash and Nishant
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Speaking on human capital, the Raksha Mantri said a military's strength is decided not merely by technology and financial resources but by the capability and preparedness of its personnel, and that all three Services have continuously refined their structures and formations.
Read the full explanation →What is the capital outlay within the defence budget for the Financial Year 2026-27?
- A.Rs 1.78 lakh crore
- B.Rs 2.19 lakh crore
- C.Rs 3.50 lakh crore
- D.Rs 4.25 lakh crore
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The Raksha Mantri said the defence budget for the financial year 2026-27 was raised to a record Rs 7.85 lakh crore, within which a capital outlay of Rs 2.19 lakh crore has been earmarked for modernisation and capital procurement, the part of the budget that buys new platforms and weapon…
Read the full explanation →What is India's defence production target for 2029, as stated by the Raksha Mantri?
- A.Rs 2 lakh crore
- B.Rs 3 lakh crore
- C.Rs 5 lakh crore
- D.Rs 7.85 lakh crore
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The Defence Minister said the aim is to reach defence production worth Rs 3 lakh crore and defence exports worth Rs 50,000 crore by 2029.
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