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Defence Current Affairs Quiz 2026: MCQs for SSC & Bank Exams

Military exercises, commands, inductions and defence deals involving the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. These are all the defence questions from our daily current affairs quizzes, newest first, so you can revise one GA topic in a single sitting. Every answer names its official source.

MCQs: 35
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News summaries: 24

Defence Current Affairs Questions: October 2026 (35)

Full month: Current affairs quiz October 2026

Q1.Which company signed the ₹770 crore contract with the MoD for Improved Low Level Light Weight Radars (LLLR-I)?
- A.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
- B.Bharat Electronics Limited
- C.Bharat Dynamics Limited
- D.Larsen & Toubro
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Answer: B. Bharat Electronics Limited
The MoD signed the ~₹770 crore LLLR-I contract with Bharat Electronics Limited on 21 Oct 2026 (PIB, Ministry of Defence, 21 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 21 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 21 October 2026 · 21 October 2026
Q2.Which document is to be released by the Raksha Mantri at the Army Commanders' Conference of 21-23 October 2026?
- A.Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations
- B.Land Warfare Doctrine
- C.Indian Maritime Doctrine
- D.Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations
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Answer: B. Land Warfare Doctrine
A key highlight of the Army Commanders' Conference (21-23 Oct 2026, New Delhi) is the release of the Land Warfare Doctrine by Rajnath Singh (PIB, Ministry of Defence, 21 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 21 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 21 October 2026 · 21 October 2026
Q3.Where is the 5th edition of Exercise AUSTRAHIND (2026) being held?
- A.Perth
- B.Thiruvananthapuram
- C.Pune
- D.Mahajan
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Answer: B. Thiruvananthapuram
AUSTRAHIND 2026 is at the Foreign Training Node, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala; the 4th edition was in Perth (PIB, MoD, 19 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 19 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 19 October 2026 · 19 October 2026
Q4.Which ship is undertaking the Indian Navy's transoceanic deployment Lokayan-2026?
- A.INS Tarangini
- B.INS Sudarshini
- C.INS Kaundinya
- D.INS Tir
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Answer: B. INS Sudarshini
INS Sudarshini is on Lokayan-2026 (PIB, MoD, 18 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 18 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 18 October 2026 · 18 October 2026
Q5.Which Royal Navy ship took part in KONKAN-26 with INS Trishul?
- A.HMS Sutherland
- B.HMS Queen Elizabeth
- C.HMS Daring
- D.HMS Kent
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Answer: A. HMS Sutherland
The Royal Navy deployed HMS Sutherland, a Duke-class ASW frigate (PIB, MoD, 17 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 17 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 17 October 2026 · 17 October 2026
Q6.Port Victoria, visited by the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron in October 2026, is in which country?
- A.Mauritius
- B.Seychelles
- C.Maldives
- D.Madagascar
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Answer: B. Seychelles
The squadron departed Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 15 Oct 2026 (PIB, MoD, 17 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 17 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 17 October 2026 · 17 October 2026
Q7.Where was INS Samarthak commissioned into the Indian Navy on 16 October 2026?
- A.Mumbai, Maharashtra
- B.Kochi, Kerala
- C.Karwar, Karnataka
- D.Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
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Answer: C. Karwar, Karnataka
INS Samarthak was commissioned at the Naval Base, Karwar, in Karnataka. Source: PIB, Indian Navy commissions INS Samarthak, 16 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 October 2026 · 16 October 2026
Q8.Who presided over the commissioning ceremony of INS Samarthak?
- A.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- B.Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh
- C.President Droupadi Murmu
- D.Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
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Answer: D. Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
The ceremony was presided over by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, in the presence of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan. Source: PIB, Indian Navy commissions INS Samarthak, 16 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 October 2026 · 16 October 2026
Q9.INS Samarthak is the first major warship built by an Indian private shipyard. Which shipyard designed and built it?
- A.Cochin Shipyard
- B.Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
- C.L&T Shipyard
- D.Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
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Answer: C. L&T Shipyard
INS Samarthak was designed and constructed by L&T Shipyard (Larsen & Toubro). Source: PIB, Indian Navy commissions INS Samarthak, 16 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 October 2026 · 16 October 2026
Q10.INS Samarthak is the first of which class of vessels for the Indian Navy?
- A.Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs)
- B.Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
- C.Fleet Support Ships
- D.Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels
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Answer: A. Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs)
It is the first-of-class Multi-Purpose Vessel, built as a versatile platform for trials, surveillance, patrol and HADR. Source: PIB, Indian Navy commissions INS Samarthak, 16 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 October 2026 · 16 October 2026
Q11.What share of indigenous content does INS Samarthak have?
- A.Over 90%
- B.Over 50%
- C.Over 75%
- D.Over 60%
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Answer: C. Over 75%
PIB says the ship has over 75% indigenous content. Source: PIB, Indian Navy commissions INS Samarthak, 16 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 October 2026 · 16 October 2026
Q12.What does the name 'Samarthak' mean, as explained by the Indian Navy?
- A.The Protector
- B.The Victorious
- C.The Proponent
- D.The Guardian
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Answer: C. The Proponent
'Samarthak' means 'The Proponent', a dependable enabler able to support many missions. Source: PIB, Indian Navy commissions INS Samarthak, 16 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 October 2026 · 16 October 2026
Q13.What is shown on the crest of INS Samarthak?
- A.A lion on a wheel
- B.A Garuda over the sea
- C.A peacock with spread wings
- D.An Indian elephant emerging from the waves
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Answer: D. An Indian elephant emerging from the waves
The crest shows an Indian elephant emerging from the waves, symbolising strength, intelligence and agility. The ship's motto is 'Vijayartham Ekanishthata' (Victory is Our Sole Aim). Source: PIB, Indian Navy set to commission Samarthak, 13 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 October 2026 · 16 October 2026
Q14.INS Sahyadri reached Vladivostok on 10 October 2026 for Exercise INDRA 2026 (13-18 October). INDRA is a bilateral naval exercise between India and:
- A.Japan
- B.Russia
- C.United States
- D.France
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Answer: B. Russia
INDRA is the bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy. Source: PIB, INS Sahyadri arrives at Vladivostok for INDRA-2026, 11 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 October 2026 · 16 October 2026
Q15.The second edition of the multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 was hosted by the Indian Air Force at:
- A.Air Force Station Jodhpur
- B.Air Force Station Sulur
- C.Air Force Station Hindan
- D.Air Force Station Jamnagar
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Answer: A. Air Force Station Jodhpur
Tarang Shakti 2026 ran from 26 September to 12 October 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, with air forces from seven friendly foreign countries and 32 observer nations. Source: PIB, Raksha Mantri addresses Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, 10 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 October 2026 · 16 October 2026
Q16.The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth about Rs 4,106 crore on 15 October 2026 for which two acquisitions?
- A.GSAT-7R satellite and BrahMos missiles
- B.Akash missiles and Rudram missiles
- C.GSAT-7C satellite and Varunastra torpedoes
- D.Astra Mk2 missiles and Tejas Mk1A jets
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Answer: C. GSAT-7C satellite and Varunastra torpedoes
The contracts cover the GSAT-7C communication satellite for the Indian Air Force and Varunastra heavy-weight torpedoes for the Indian Navy. Source: PIB, MoD inks Rs 4,106 crore contracts, 15 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15 October 2026 · 15 October 2026
Q17.The Rs 2,563 crore GSAT-7C contract was signed with:
- A.NewSpace India Limited, Bengaluru
- B.Bharat Electronics Limited
- C.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
- D.Antrix Corporation
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Answer: A. NewSpace India Limited, Bengaluru
The GSAT-7C contract, worth Rs 2,563 crore, was signed with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), Bengaluru. Source: PIB, MoD inks Rs 4,106 crore contracts, 15 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15 October 2026 · 15 October 2026
Q18.GSAT-7C is a dedicated communication satellite for which service?
- A.Indian Navy
- B.Indian Air Force
- C.Indian Army
- D.Indian Coast Guard
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Answer: B. Indian Air Force
GSAT-7C will give the Indian Air Force secure, resilient and seamless communication between its assets. Source: PIB, MoD inks Rs 4,106 crore contracts, 15 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15 October 2026 · 15 October 2026
Q19.The Rs 1,543 crore contract for Varunastra heavy-weight torpedoes was signed with:
- A.Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad
- B.Bharat Electronics Limited
- C.Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
- D.Larsen & Toubro
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Answer: A. Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad
The Varunastra contract was signed with Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad. Source: PIB, MoD inks Rs 4,106 crore contracts, 15 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15 October 2026 · 15 October 2026
Q20.Varunastra, an indigenous ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo, was developed by which DRDO laboratory?
- A.Naval Science and Technological Laboratory
- B.Armament Research and Development Establishment
- C.Defence Research and Development Laboratory
- D.Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory
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Answer: A. Naval Science and Technological Laboratory
PIB states that Varunastra was developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL). Source: PIB, MoD inks Rs 4,106 crore contracts, 15 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15 October 2026 · 15 October 2026
Q21.On 14 October 2026, the Indian Navy completed its maiden command of which Combined Maritime Forces task force?
- A.CTF 150
- B.CTF 153
- C.CTF 151
- D.CTF 154
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Answer: D. CTF 154
The Navy handed over command of CTF 154, CMF's multinational maritime training task force, at a ceremony in Manama, Bahrain, after an eight-month tenure that began on 11 February 2026. Source: PIB, Indian Navy completes maiden command of CTF 154, 14 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 14 October 2026 · 14 October 2026
Q22.INS Mangrol, commissioned on 12 October 2026, was built by which shipyard?
- A.Cochin Shipyard Ltd
- B.GRSE
- C.Mazagon Dock
- D.Goa Shipyard
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Answer: A. Cochin Shipyard Ltd
INS Mangrol was designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi (PIB, MoD, 12 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 12 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 12 October 2026 · 12 October 2026
Q23.IBSAMAR is a maritime exercise involving India, Brazil and which other country?
- A.Australia
- B.South Africa
- C.Singapore
- D.Indonesia
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Answer: B. South Africa
IBSAMAR is the India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime exercise, held biennially since 2008 (PIB, MoD, 12 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 12 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 12 October 2026 · 12 October 2026
Q24.With which organisation did the Indian Army sign an MoU at the launch of 'Bharat Rice' in October 2026?
- A.NAFED
- B.Food Corporation of India
- C.Kendriya Bhandar
- D.Central Warehousing Corporation
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Answer: B. Food Corporation of India
The Army signed an MoU with the Food Corporation of India (PIB, MoD, 12 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 12 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 12 October 2026 · 12 October 2026
Q25.Exercise Konkan is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and which country?
- A.France
- B.United Kingdom
- C.Oman
- D.Sri Lanka
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Answer: B. United Kingdom
KONKAN is the annual India-UK bilateral maritime exercise; KONKAN-26 was off Plymouth (PIB, MoD, 11 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 11 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11 October 2026 · 11 October 2026
Q26.The Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Shreyas' was launched in October 2026 at which shipyard?
- A.Mazagon Dock, Mumbai
- B.GRSE, Kolkata
- C.Cochin Shipyard
- D.L&T, Kattupalli
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Answer: B. GRSE, Kolkata
Yard 3040 'Shreyas' was launched at GRSE, Kolkata, on 10 Oct 2026 (PIB, MoD). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 10 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 10 October 2026 · 10 October 2026
Q27.Project Seabird, whose Phase IIA facilities were inaugurated in October 2026, is located at which naval base?
- A.Visakhapatnam
- B.Karwar
- C.Kochi
- D.Port Blair
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Answer: B. Karwar
Project Seabird is at Naval Base, Karwar (PIB, MoD, 9 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 9 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 9 October 2026 · 9 October 2026
Q28.Which anniversary of the Indian Air Force was celebrated on 8 October 2026?
- A.92nd
- B.93rd
- C.94th
- D.95th
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Answer: C. 94th
The IAF commemorated its 94th anniversary at AFS Hindan on 8 Oct 2026 (PIB, MoD). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 8 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 8 October 2026 · 8 October 2026
Q29.SAREX-2026, the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise, was held off which port?
- A.Kochi
- B.Paradip
- C.Chennai
- D.Visakhapatnam
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Answer: B. Paradip
SAREX-2026 was conducted off Paradip, Odisha, on 8 Oct 2026 (PIB, MoD). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 8 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 8 October 2026 · 8 October 2026
Q30.At which shipyard was the Indian Navy's first Fleet Support Ship 'Surya' launched in October 2026?
- A.Cochin Shipyard
- B.Mazagon Dock
- C.Hindustan Shipyard
- D.GRSE Kolkata
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Answer: C. Hindustan Shipyard
FSS-1 was launched at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam (PIB, MoD, 6 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 6 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 6 October 2026 · 6 October 2026
Q31.What is the minimum indigenous content in the BrahMos Fire Control System contract signed in October 2026?
- A.50%
- B.60%
- C.68%
- D.75%
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Answer: C. 68%
The contract carries a minimum of 68% indigenous content (PIB, MoD, 6 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 6 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 6 October 2026 · 6 October 2026
Q32.Which HAL division delivered its 2,000th aero-engine in October 2026?
- A.Bengaluru
- B.Nashik
- C.Koraput
- D.Lucknow
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Answer: C. Koraput
HAL Koraput Division delivered its 2,000th aero-engine (PIB, MoD, 6 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 6 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 6 October 2026 · 6 October 2026
Q33.Which DRDO laboratory designed the Advanced High-Altitude Parachute tested in October 2026?
- A.DRDL, Hyderabad
- B.ADRDE, Agra
- C.DEBEL, Bengaluru
- D.TBRL, Chandigarh
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Answer: B. ADRDE, Agra
AHAP was designed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra (PIB, MoD, 6 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 6 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 6 October 2026 · 6 October 2026
Q34.Exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
- A.Oman
- B.Saudi Arabia
- C.UAE
- D.Qatar
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Answer: C. UAE
Mountain Guardian is the India-UAE joint military exercise; the 2026 edition is at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand (PIB, MoD, 5 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 5 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 5 October 2026 · 5 October 2026
Q35.Exercise Varuna is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and which country?
- A.United Kingdom
- B.France
- C.Japan
- D.United States
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Answer: B. France
Varuna is the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy; its 24th edition involved INS Trishul at Toulon (PIB, 1 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 1 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 1 October 2026 · 1 October 2026