Defence – Hard Level – GK Questions

Q: Admiral Krishna Swaminathan commanded the ___, which is referred to as the Sword Arm of the Indian Navy.

Western Fleet – Admiral Swaminathan commanded the Western Fleet, which holds the strategic designation as the Sword Arm of the Indian Navy. This was one of his key operational appointments during his career.

Q: India follows a ___ nuclear doctrine, meaning it will not use nuclear weapons first in any conflict.

No First Use – India's nuclear doctrine is based on 'No First Use' (NFU) — India will not be the first to use nuclear weapons, but will respond with massive retaliation if attacked with nuclear weapons.

Q: India launched Operation Sindoor in May 2026 in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. This operation targeted which type of infrastructure?

Terrorist camps and infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK – Operation Sindoor (May 2026) was India's military response to the April 2026 Pahalgam attack, targeting 9 terrorist camps and infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Q: India participated in the Tasman Saber military exercise with which country in early 2025?

Australia – Tasman Saber is a bilateral military exercise conducted between Australia and the USA, with India and other countries sometimes participating as observers or partners.

Q: India's defence exports in FY 2024-25 reached which record value?

Rs 23,622 crore – India's defence exports reached a record Rs 23,622 crore (~USD 2.63 billion) in FY 2024-25 under Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

Q: India tested the Agni-V missile with MIRV capability under which mission name in March 2024?

Mission Divyastra – India successfully tested Agni-V with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) capability under 'Mission Divyastra' in March 2024.

Q: The threat letter discussed by Canadian police in May 2026 was sent in which year?

2025 – The police constable stated the letter was sent 'last year', and since the disclosure was made in May 2026, the letter dates to 2025. Tracking timelines of criminal communications is crucial for investigators building cases against organised crime networks.