Kusha missile and India's air defence shield

1. Question 1Answer C

   Which long-range surface-to-air missile did DRDO flight-test for the first time on 23 July 2026?

   • AAkash-NG
   • BQRSAM
   • CCorrect answer: Kusha
   • DVL-SRSAM

   Core Trigger: DRDO flight-tested the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile for the first time on 23 July 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 147, point 1

2. Question 2Answer B

   Mission Sudarshan Chakra, announced on 15 August 2025, aims at a nationwide air-defence shield by which year?

   • A2030
   • BCorrect answer: 2035
   • C2032
   • D2040

   Mission: The PM announced Mission Sudarshan Chakra on 15 August 2025, aiming at a nationwide air-defence shield by 2035.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 147, point 2

3. Question 3Answer D

   Who is Defence Secretary and DRDO Chairman?

   • ASamir V Kamat
   • BRajnath Singh
   • CGiridhar Aramane
   • DCorrect answer: Rajesh Kumar Singh

   Current Head: Rajesh Kumar Singh is Defence Secretary and DRDO Chairman; Rajnath Singh is Defence Minister.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 147, point 3

4. Question 4Answer A

   What range does the flown Kusha M1 variant have?

   • ACorrect answer: 150 km
   • B100 km
   • C250 km
   • D350 km

   Variants: The flown Kusha M1 reaches 150 km; M2 is planned for 250 km and M3 for 350-400 km.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 147, point 4

5. Question 5Answer A

   Kusha intercepted which kind of target?

   • ACorrect answer: An electronic target simulating a high-speed, high-altitude threat
   • BA live drone swarm
   • CA ballistic missile warhead
   • DA towed aerial banner

   Result: Kusha intercepted an electronic target simulating a high-speed, high-altitude threat.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 147, point 5

6. Question 6Answer A

   Consider the Kusha programme. 1. Bharat Dynamics and Solar Industries are production partners. 2. HAL builds the radars. Which is/are correct?

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Partners: Bharat Dynamics and Solar Industries are production partners and BEL builds radars; induction is targeted by 2030.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 147, point 6

7. Question 7Answer C

   On which date was Wheeler Island renamed APJ Abdul Kalam Island?

   • A15 August 2015
   • B27 July 2015
   • CCorrect answer: 4 September 2015
   • D15 October 2015

   Test Site: APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha, renamed from Wheeler Island on 4 September 2015.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 147, point 8

8. Question 8Answer A

   In which year was DRDO formed?

   • ACorrect answer: 1958
   • B1948
   • C1962
   • D1971

   Founded: DRDO was formed in 1958; on 10-11 June 2026 it tested multi-layered ballistic missile defence.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 147, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   On which date did Akash-NG complete user evaluation trials?

   • A23 December 2024
   • BCorrect answer: 23 December 2025
   • C23 July 2025
   • D23 January 2026

   Landmark: Akash-NG completed user evaluation trials on 23 December 2025, paving the way for induction; it was not yet inducted.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 147, point 10

10. Question 10Answer D

    Consider the following. 1. Entry 1 of the Union List makes defence of India a State subject. 2. An ICBM is the shortest-range class of ballistic missile. Which is/are correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DCorrect answer: Neither

    Articles: Entry 1 of the Union List makes the defence of India a Union subject.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 147, point 11

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