2026 Current Affairs
QUESTION 161The Indian Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard jointly conducted an HNS response drill onboard which vessel?
Indian Coast Guard और Japan Coast Guard ने joint HNS response drill किस vessel onboard conduct किया?A. ICGS Samudra PrahariB. ICGS Samudra PratapC. ICGS SachetD. ICGS Sarathi
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Answer: A
The specialised HNS response training exercise between the Indian Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard was conducted onboard ICGS Samudra Prahari in Mumbai. The drill brought together the ICG Pollution Response Strike Team and Japan Coast Guard's National Strike Team. The engagement focused on enhanced maritime cooperation and interoperability in dealing with hazardous-material incidents.
What is the expansion of MAHASAGAR as given in the source?
Source के अनुसार MAHASAGAR का expansion क्या है?A. Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across RegionsB. Maritime Alliance for Holistic Security and Global Regional ResponseC. Mutual Asian Security and Growth Alliance for Regional CooperationD. Maritime and Humanitarian Alliance for Security and Growth Across Regions
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Answer: A
The source expands MAHASAGAR as 'Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions'. The First Training Squadron's Singapore visit is described as aligning with this vision. The source also connects the visit with India's leadership role in the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, commonly abbreviated IONS.
Consider the following vessels:
1. INS Tir
2. INS Shardul
3. INS Sujata
4. Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi
Which of the above formed part of the First Training Squadron that reached Singapore?
निम्नलिखित vessels पर विचार कीजिए:
1. INS Tir
2. INS Shardul
3. INS Sujata
4. Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से Singapore पहुँचे First Training Squadron का हिस्सा थे?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
All four vessels were part of the deployment. The PDF explicitly lists INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi as members of the First Training Squadron that arrived at Changi Naval Base on 15 January 2026. The deployment was aimed at strengthening professional cooperation and maritime engagement in the South East Indian Ocean Region.
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at which naval base in Singapore on 15 January 2026?
Indian Navy का First Training Squadron 15 January 2026 को Singapore के किस naval base पहुँचा?A. Changi Naval BaseB. Tuas Naval BaseC. Sembawang Naval BaseD. Pulau Brani Naval Base
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Answer: A
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Changi Naval Base in Singapore on 15 January 2026. The squadron consisted of INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi. It was on a training deployment to the South East Indian Ocean Region and was intended to promote professional interaction, maritime cooperation and capability enhancement with the Singapore Navy.
Consider the following statements regarding the Muscat voyage described in the source:
1. The vessel is identified in this entry as INSV Tarini.
2. It arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat.
3. It sailed from Porbandar in Gujarat.
4. It covered approximately 1,400 kilometres.
5. The vessel is described as a recreation of a fifth-century Indian vessel built using ancient stitching techniques.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Source में described Muscat voyage के संबंध में निम्नलिखित statements पर विचार कीजिए:
1. इस entry में vessel को INSV Tarini identify किया गया है।
2. यह Muscat के Port Sultan Qaboos पहुँचा।
3. इसने Gujarat के Porbandar से journey शुरू की।
4. इसने approximately 1,400 kilometres की दूरी cover की।
5. Vessel को ancient stitching techniques से बने fifth-century Indian vessel की recreation बताया गया है।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से statements सही हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five statements reproduce the details provided in this PDF entry. The vessel is named INSV Tarini in this section, the destination is Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, and the starting point is Porbandar. The source gives the route length as about 1,400 kilometres and describes the vessel as a recreation of a fifth-century Indian craft constructed using ancient stitching techniques.
According to this entry in the February 2026 Current Affairs PDF, which Indian Navy Sailing Vessel arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat after a maiden voyage from Gujarat?
February 2026 Current Affairs PDF की इस entry के अनुसार Gujarat से maiden voyage के बाद Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat कौन-सा Indian Navy Sailing Vessel पहुँचा?A. INSV TariniB. INSV MhadeiC. INSV BulbulD. INSV Sudarshini
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Answer: A
This specific entry in the uploaded PDF identifies the vessel as INSV Tarini. It states that the Indian Navy Sailing Vessel reached Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, after sailing from Porbandar in Gujarat. The source further describes the vessel as a recreation of a fifth-century Indian vessel constructed using ancient stitching techniques. It departed Porbandar on December 29 and covered an ancient sea route of approximately 1,400 kilometres.
Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Sanjha Shakti:
1. It was an inaugural Military-Civil Fusion exercise of the Indian Army.
2. It was conducted on January 8-9, 2026.
3. It was held at Diggi Range, Khadki Military Station, Pune.
4. It was organised under Southern Command.
5. Sixteen civilian agencies participated.
6. More than 350 civilian personnel participated.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Exercise Sanjha Shakti के संबंध में निम्नलिखित statements पर विचार कीजिए:
1. यह Indian Army का inaugural Military-Civil Fusion exercise था।
2. इसे 8-9 January 2026 को conduct किया गया।
3. यह Diggi Range, Khadki Military Station, Pune में आयोजित हुआ।
4. इसे Southern Command के तहत organise किया गया।
5. इसमें 16 civilian agencies ने भाग लिया।
6. इसमें 350 से अधिक civilian personnel ने भाग लिया।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से statements सही हैं?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyB. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyC. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
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Answer: D
All six statements are correct. Sanjha Shakti was the Indian Army's inaugural two-day Military-Civil Fusion exercise held on 8-9 January 2026 at Diggi Range, Khadki Military Station in Pune. Organised under Southern Command, it brought together the Army and 16 civilian agencies, including more than 350 civilian personnel. Mission-oriented scenarios tested interoperability, SOPs, communication protocols and decision-making, with the aim of improving rapid response, public safety and joint preparedness.
Exercise 'Sanjha Shakti', conducted in January 2026, was primarily associated with which concept?
January 2026 में conducted Exercise 'Sanjha Shakti' primarily किस concept से associated था?A. Tri-service amphibious warfareB. Military-Civil FusionC. Mountain warfareD. Naval anti-submarine warfare
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Answer: B
Sanjha Shakti was the Indian Army's inaugural two-day Military-Civil Fusion exercise. It was conducted on 8-9 January 2026 at Diggi Range, Khadki Military Station, Pune, Maharashtra, under Southern Command. The exercise sought to strengthen civil-military coordination during emergencies and security challenges and involved the Indian Army, 16 civilian agencies and more than 350 civilian personnel.
Consider the following statements regarding MPATGM:
1. It is a Third Generation Fire & Forget weapon.
2. It has top-attack capability.
3. It was tested against a moving target at KK Ranges, Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra.
4. Its IIR seeker supports day and night combat operations.
5. Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited are Development-Cum-Production Partners.
6. It can be launched from a tripod or a Military Vehicle Launcher.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
MPATGM के संबंध में निम्नलिखित statements पर विचार कीजिए:
1. यह Third Generation Fire & Forget weapon है।
2. इसमें top-attack capability है।
3. इसे KK Ranges, Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra में moving target के against test किया गया।
4. इसका IIR seeker day और night combat operations support करता है।
5. Bharat Dynamics Limited और Bharat Electronics Limited इसके Development-Cum-Production Partners हैं।
6. इसे tripod या Military Vehicle Launcher से launch किया जा सकता है।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से statements सही हैं?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyB. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyC. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
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Answer: D
All six statements are supported by the PDF. MPATGM is described as a Third Generation Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile with top-attack capability. Its successful test was conducted against a moving target at KK Ranges in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra. The IIR seeker provides day-and-night capability, while BDL and BEL serve as Development-Cum-Production Partners. The weapon can be launched from either a tripod or a Military Vehicle Launcher.
Which two organisations are the Development-Cum-Production Partners for the MPATGM weapon system according to the source?
Source के अनुसार MPATGM weapon system के Development-Cum-Production Partners कौन-से two organisations हैं?A. HAL and BELB. BDL and BELC. BDL and HALD. TASL and BDL
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Answer: B
Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited are identified in the source as the Development-Cum-Production Partners for the MPATGM weapon system. The missile is a Third Generation Fire & Forget anti-tank guided weapon with top-attack capability. The source also states that it can be launched either from a tripod or from a Military Vehicle Launcher.
MPATGM, successfully flight-tested by DRDO, is which type of weapon?
DRDO द्वारा successfully flight-tested MPATGM किस प्रकार का weapon है?A. Surface-to-air missileB. Anti-ship cruise missileC. Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided MissileD. Air-to-air missile
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Answer: C
MPATGM stands for Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile. The system described in the PDF is a Third Generation Fire & Forget weapon with top-attack capability. It was successfully tested against a moving target at KK Ranges, Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra. Its IIR seeker supports day and night combat operations, while its warhead is designed to defeat modern Main Battle Tanks.
Consider the following statements regarding DRDO's scramjet engine test:
1. It involved a full-scale scramjet engine.
2. It was a long-duration ground test.
3. The test was conducted at the SCPT facility in Hyderabad.
4. The test lasted for more than 12 minutes.
5. The achievement is important for India's Hypersonic Cruise Missile programme.
6. The combustor and test facility were developed by DRDL with industry support.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
DRDO के scramjet engine test के संबंध में निम्नलिखित statements पर विचार कीजिए:
1. इसमें full-scale scramjet engine शामिल था।
2. यह long-duration ground test था।
3. Test Hyderabad की SCPT facility में conduct किया गया।
4. Test 12 minutes से अधिक चला।
5. यह achievement India's Hypersonic Cruise Missile programme के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।
6. Combustor और test facility DRDL द्वारा industry support के साथ develop किए गए।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से statements सही हैं?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyB. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyC. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
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Answer: D
All six statements are correct according to the source. DRDO successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of a full-scale scramjet engine at the SCPT facility in Hyderabad for more than 12 minutes. It followed a sub-scale long-duration test conducted on 25 April 2025. DRDL developed the combustor and test facility with industry support. The achievement validates the combustor design and supports India's progress toward advanced hypersonic cruise missile capability.
DRDO's successful long-duration ground test of a full-scale scramjet engine is crucial for which programme?
DRDO का full-scale scramjet engine का successful long-duration ground test किस programme के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है?A. Ballistic Missile Defence ProgrammeB. Hypersonic Cruise Missile ProgrammeC. Nuclear Submarine ProgrammeD. Anti-Satellite Programme
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Answer: B
The long-duration full-scale scramjet engine test is described as crucial for India's Hypersonic Cruise Missile programme. DRDO conducted the test at the SCPT facility in Hyderabad, and it lasted for more than 12 minutes. The combustor and test facility were developed by DRDL with industry support. The PDF explains that hypersonic cruise missiles can exceed Mach 5, or more than 6,100 km/hr, using air-breathing engines.
Consider the following pairs related to Indian Navy commands as given in the source:
1. Western Command — Mumbai
2. Eastern Command — Visakhapatnam
3. Southern Training Command — Kochi
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Source में दिए गए Indian Navy commands से संबंधित निम्नलिखित pairs पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Western Command — Mumbai
2. Eastern Command — Visakhapatnam
3. Southern Training Command — Kochi
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से pairs correctly matched हैं?A. 1 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
All three pairs are correctly matched according to the source. The PDF lists Western Command at Mumbai, Eastern Command at Visakhapatnam and Southern Training Command at Kochi. These facts are provided in the context of the Indian Navy's plan for a new base at Haldia, West Bengal. The source also identifies Port Blair as a key joint-command location and Project Seabird as the initiative under which the Karwar base is being expanded.
Where is the Indian Navy setting up a new base to strengthen its presence in the Bay of Bengal?
Bay of Bengal में अपनी presence strengthen करने के लिए Indian Navy कहाँ नया base स्थापित कर रही है?A. Paradip, OdishaB. Haldia, West BengalC. Chennai, Tamil NaduD. Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
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Answer: B
According to the PDF, the Indian Navy is setting up a new base at Haldia in West Bengal. The base is intended to strengthen naval presence in the Bay of Bengal amid changing geopolitical and warfare dynamics. It is also expected to enhance maritime surveillance and quick-response capability. The source additionally mentions the expansion of the Karwar naval base under Project Seabird.
Tata Advanced Systems received an order to support which Indian Army facility in overhauling first-generation Pinaka MLRS?
Tata Advanced Systems को first-generation Pinaka MLRS के overhaul में Indian Army की किस facility को support करने का order मिला?A. 510 Advance Base Workshop, MeerutB. 505 Army Base Workshop, DelhiC. 512 Army Base Workshop, PuneD. 515 Army Base Workshop, Bengaluru
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Answer: A
Tata Advanced Systems received a supply order to support the Indian Army's Meerut-based 510 Advance Base Workshop in overhauling and upgrading first-generation Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and Battery Command Posts. The programme begins with a pilot overhaul of selected systems. TASL is expected to provide technical expertise, certified spares, OEM coordination and continued technical support.
Consider the following statements about DRDO's SWaDeS system:
1. It is a portable water desalination system.
2. It can be operated manually or by an engine.
3. The manual version can be carried by one person.
4. The manual version can provide drinking water for 10-12 personnel.
5. The engine-operated version can reduce 35,000 mg/L TDS seawater to below 500 mg/L TDS.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
DRDO के SWaDeS system के संबंध में निम्नलिखित statements पर विचार कीजिए:
1. यह portable water desalination system है।
2. इसे manually या engine से operate किया जा सकता है।
3. Manual version को one person carry कर सकता है।
4. Manual version 10-12 personnel के लिए drinking water provide कर सकता है।
5. Engine-operated version 35,000 mg/L TDS वाले seawater को 500 mg/L TDS से नीचे ला सकता है।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से statements सही हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five statements are correct. SWaDeS is designed as a portable desalination solution for field conditions. Its manual configuration is sufficiently portable to be carried by one person and supports approximately 10-12 personnel. The engine-operated configuration can process seawater with approximately 35,000 mg/L TDS and reduce it to below 500 mg/L TDS, with the source stating that it can meet the needs of around 20-25 soldiers.
SWaDeS, recently developed by DRDO, is primarily related to which of the following?
DRDO द्वारा developed SWaDeS primarily निम्नलिखित में से किससे related है?A. Counter-drone warfareB. Portable water desalinationC. Battlefield communicationD. Mine detection
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Answer: B
SWaDeS is a portable water desalination system developed by DRDO for soldiers in the field. It can operate manually or through an engine and can be used where freshwater is scarce. The system can treat seawater for naval and coastal applications and saline inland water such as that found around Pangong Tso. The manually operated version can support 10-12 personnel, while the engine-operated version can meet the requirements of 20-25 soldiers.
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Army's 'Year of Networking & Data Centricity':
1. It refers to the year 2026.
2. It aims to accelerate the Army's digital transformation.
3. It seeks to improve situational awareness and real-time decision-making.
4. General Upendra Dwivedi referred to the Army's wider 'Decade of Transformation'.
5. Jointness, self-reliance and innovation are identified as core pillars.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Indian Army के 'Year of Networking & Data Centricity' के संबंध में निम्नलिखित statements पर विचार कीजिए:
1. यह 2026 से संबंधित है।
2. इसका उद्देश्य Army के digital transformation को accelerate करना है।
3. इसका उद्देश्य situational awareness और real-time decision-making improve करना है।
4. General Upendra Dwivedi ने Army के wider 'Decade of Transformation' का उल्लेख किया।
5. Jointness, self-reliance और innovation को core pillars बताया गया है।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से statements सही हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five statements are correct according to the source. The Indian Army declared 2026 the Year of Networking & Data Centricity as part of its transformation toward networked and data-integrated warfare. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi described the force as undergoing a Decade of Transformation, with jointness, self-reliance and innovation serving as core pillars. The networking initiative is intended to connect soldiers, sensors, command centres, platforms and weapon systems through faster data sharing.
The Indian Army has officially declared 2026 as which of the following?
Indian Army ने officially 2026 को निम्नलिखित में से किस रूप में घोषित किया है?A. Year of Artificial IntelligenceB. Year of Joint OperationsC. Year of Networking & Data CentricityD. Year of Cyber Warfare
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Answer: C
The Indian Army declared 2026 the 'Year of Networking & Data Centricity'. The initiative is designed to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen connectivity and situational awareness, support real-time decision-making and improve combat effectiveness. Real-time sharing of information among soldiers, platforms, sensors, command centres and weapon systems is expected to enable faster and better-coordinated battlefield action.
