Quiz (04 - 05 - 24)

‘Operation Trinetra’ was conducted in which state/ UT?

• West Bengal

• Uttarakhand

• Jammu and Kashmir

• Punjab

Answer explanation

Operation Trinetra is a massive search operation that was launched to hunt down terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri.
During this operation, a total of five soldiers lost their lives. It was conducted by the Indian Army along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police.

‘Samudra Shakti-23’ is a bilateral exercise conducted between India and which country?

• Sri Lanka

• Indonesia

• France

• Israel

Answer explanation

Samudra Shakti-23 is a bilateral exercise between India and Indonesia. It is being held from May 14 to 19 this year.
INS Kavaratti, indigenously designed and built ASW Corvette is participating in the 4th edition of Bilateral exercise. Exercise Samudra Shakti is aimed at enhancing interoperability, jointness and mutual cooperation between both navies.

What is INS Vikrant, recently seen in news?

• Submarine

• Aircraft carrier

• Tankers

• Frigates

Answer explanation

The Indian Navy recently showcased twin carrier operations with its two aircraft carriers: INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant. India operates these carriers, with INS Vikrant being the first aircraft carrier purchased from the UK, active since the 1960s. INS Viraat, India’s second carrier, was originally HMS Hermes. INS Vikramaditya, formerly Russia’s Admiral Gorshkov, joined the Indian Navy in 2013, marking India’s third carrier.

Which organization recently released a satellite-data-based analysis on the expansion of glacial lakes in the catchments of Indian Himalayan river basins?

• ISRO

• DRDO

• CSIR

• NDMA

Answer explanation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently released a satellite-data-based analysis on the expansion of glacial lakes in the catchments of Indian Himalayan river basins. The analysis uses long-term satellite imagery from 1984 to 2023 to show significant changes in the lakes. According to ISRO, 676 of the 2,431 lakes larger than 10 hectares identified in 2016-17 have expanded significantly since 1984. The analysis highlights the risks of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and their impact on infrastructure and settlements downstream of such lakes.

Hangor–class submarines, recently in the news, are launched by which country?

• India

• Pakistan

• Russia

• China

Answer explanation

China has launched the first of eight Hangor-class submarines for Pakistan under a defense agreement. Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group will construct four, while Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works will build the rest with technology transfer. The submarines boast advanced stealth, equipped with top-tier weapons and sensors to engage threats at stand-off ranges.

Recently, which country is discussing an agreement to develop an electric propulsion system for Indian warships with India?

• UK

• USA

• Russia

• Japan

Answer explanation

India and the UK are discussing an agreement for an electric propulsion system. Indian warships currently use diesel, gas, or steam turbines. The electric system targets larger warships over 6,000 tonnes. It’s a government-to-government deal involving GE Power Conversion and BHEL. They’ll develop the ‘Integrated Full Electric Propulsion System.’ The UK’s Queen Elizabeth Class carriers already use this. Integrated Electric Propulsion (IEP) reduces noise and emissions, moving towards complete electrification.

Which country will host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?

• USA

• China

• Japan

• France

Which country hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games?

• India

• Canada

• Australia

• Ireland

Which country has unveiled a Semiconductor Strategy to minimize its dependence on Asian production?

• USA

• Australia

• UK

• France

Where is the India-Sri Lanka Friendship Auditorium being set up?

• Mumbai

• Chennai

• Rameshwaram

• Trincomalee

Answer explanation

The foundation stone for the India-Sri Lanka Friendship Auditorium was laid at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy, Trincomalee, by Indian Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.
The auditorium will be built under a grant assistance of 25 crore Lankan rupees by India. This is a part of India’s commitment towards capacity building of Sri Lanka’s Armed Forces.