Which unit of the Indian Air Force signed an MoA with IIT Madras and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation in November 2026 for an indigenous airborne secure communication system?
- A.Base Repair Depot
- B.Software Development Institute
- C.Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment
- D.Air Force Academy
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Explanation
The correct answer is the Software Development Institute (SDI). The SDI of the Indian Air Force signed a Memorandum of Agreement with IIT Madras and the IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation for the joint design and development of an indigenous digital secure communication system for airborne applications; its Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Sarabjit Singh, signed the document. Option A, a Base Repair Depot, is wrong because such depots handle the overhaul of aircraft and equipment and were not party to this agreement. Option C, the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment, is wrong because it is the IAF's flight-testing body and did not sign this MoA. Option D, the Air Force Academy, is wrong as it trains officer cadets and had no role in the deal. The collaboration focuses on advanced algorithms for communication and networking and aims to cut reliance on imported systems.
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Practice Questions
Who signed the MoA between the IAF and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation on behalf of the foundation?
- A.Prof V Kamakoti
- B.Air Vice Marshal Sarabjit Singh
- C.Dr M J Shankar Raman
- D.Air Chief Marshal of the IAF
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He signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the Indian Air Force's Software Development Institute for developing an indigenous digital secure communication system for airborne use.
Read the full explanation →The MoA signed by the IAF Software Development Institute with IIT Madras in November 2026 is meant to develop:
- A.An indigenous fighter jet engine
- B.An indigenous digital secure communication system for airborne applications
- C.A satellite navigation system for aircraft
- D.A training simulator for pilots
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Under the Memorandum of Agreement, the IAF's Software Development Institute, IIT Madras and the IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation will jointly design and develop such a system, working on advanced algorithms for communication systems and networking.
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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