Curriculum 2026–27
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Security & General Cluster· Domain Code DTECH

Defence Technology & Ballistics — Guided Missiles, Air Defence & Strategic Platforms

Defence technology and strategic ballistics represent the pinnacle of India's indigenous military modernisation and deterrence architecture. Conceived under the visionary leadership of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in 1983, the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) laid the groundwork for state-of-the-art ballistic and cruise missile platforms, including the Agni intercontinental series, Prithvi battlefield missiles, and the Indo-Russian BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. Modern tactical warfare is augmented by multi-layered air defence frameworks incorporating indigenous Akash surface-to-air missiles, long-range S-400 Triumf interceptors, and indigenous Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) shields. At sea, naval power projection is anchored by indigenous aircraft carriers like INS Vikrant and nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) like INS Arihant, completing India's survivable nuclear triad.

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Question 1IGMDP Programme, Agni Ballistics & BrahMos
easy

The Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP), which laid the foundation for India's indigenous missile capabilities, was launched in 1983 under the leadership of which renowned scientist?

Question 2Naval Platforms, Submarines & Aircraft Carriers
easy

Which warship, commissioned in September 2022 at Cochin Shipyard, holds the distinction of being India's first indigenously designed and constructed aircraft carrier?

Question 3Air Defence Radars, S-400 & BMD Systems
easy

The Russian-manufactured long-range surface-to-air missile system acquired by India, known globally as the S-400 Triumf, has been designated by what name in the Indian Air Force?

Question 4IGMDP Programme, Agni Ballistics & BrahMos
medium

The supersonic cruise missile 'BrahMos' is an indigenously manufactured joint venture between India's DRDO and Indian/Russian entities. Which foreign enterprise is the co-developer?

Question 5Air Defence Radars, S-400 & BMD Systems
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The indigenous medium-range surface-to-air missile 'Akash' utilizes which unique propulsion technology during its sustained flight phase to maintain high supersonic speeds?

Question 6Naval Platforms, Submarines & Aircraft Carriers
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Which submarine holds the historic distinction of being India's first indigenously designed and built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN)?

Question 7IGMDP Programme, Agni Ballistics & BrahMos
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In March 2024, the DRDO conducted the first successful flight test of the Agni-5 missile with 'MIRV' technology under 'Mission Divyastra'. What does MIRV stand for?

Question 8Air Defence Radars, S-400 & BMD Systems
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In India's two-tier Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) programme, which interceptor missile is specifically designed for endo-atmospheric interception at altitudes up to 30 km?

Question 9Naval Platforms, Submarines & Aircraft Carriers
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Under the Indian Navy's Project-75 submarine programme executed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), six diesel-electric attack submarines were constructed based on the design of which foreign class?

Question 10IGMDP Programme, Agni Ballistics & BrahMos
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The third-generation 'fire-and-forget' anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) developed by DRDO with imaging infrared (IIR) seeker guidance is named Nag. What is its air-launched helicopter version named?

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