SAT-SAAW Contract: Rs 810.79 Crore for 160 Weapons

1. Question 1Answer B

   On 23 September 2026 the Defence Ministry signed a Rs 810.79-crore contract for how many SAT-SAAW weapons?

   • A100
   • BCorrect answer: 160
   • C120
   • D200

   Core Trigger: On 23 September 2026 the Defence Ministry signed a Rs 810.79-crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for 160 SAT-SAAW for the Indian Air Force.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 151, point 1

2. Question 2Answer B

   What does SAT-SAAW stand for?

   • ASatellite Surface-to-Air Attack Weapon
   • BCorrect answer: Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon
   • CStrategic Anti-Tank Smart Armament Weapon
   • DShort-range Anti-Tank Smart Attack Weapon

   Key Term: SAT-SAAW stands for Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon, a DRDO-designed glide bomb meant to strike airfield targets.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 151, point 2

3. Question 3Answer D

   Which Defence Minister heads the Ministry that signed the SAT-SAAW contract?

   • AAmit Shah
   • BNirmala Sitharaman
   • CRajesh Kumar Singh
   • DCorrect answer: Rajnath Singh

   Current Head: Rajnath Singh is the Defence Minister and heads the Ministry that signed the contract.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 151, point 3

4. Question 4Answer B

   Consider SAT-SAAW. 1. It is launched only from ships. 2. It can be launched from Jaguar, Hawk and Su-30MKI aircraft. Which is/are correct?

   • AOnly 1
   • BCorrect answer: Only 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Platforms: The weapon can be launched from Jaguar, Hawk and Su-30MKI aircraft.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 151, point 4

5. Question 5Answer C

   What indigenous content does the SAT-SAAW deal carry?

   • A40 per cent
   • B50 per cent
   • CCorrect answer: 60 per cent
   • D75 per cent

   Data: It is bought under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, with 60 per cent indigenous content.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 151, point 5

6. Question 6Answer B

   Which organisation designed the SAT-SAAW?

   • ABDL
   • BCorrect answer: DRDO
   • CHAL
   • DBEL

   Stakeholders: Bharat Dynamics Limited will manufacture it, DRDO designed it, and the IAF is the user.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 151, point 6

7. Question 7Answer A

   Where is Bharat Dynamics Limited headquartered?

   • ACorrect answer: Hyderabad
   • BBengaluru
   • CPune
   • DVisakhapatnam

   Headquarters: Bharat Dynamics Limited is headquartered in Hyderabad, and DRDO in New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 151, point 8

8. Question 8Answer B

   In which year was Bharat Dynamics Limited incorporated?

   • A1960
   • BCorrect answer: 1970
   • C1965
   • D1975

   Founded: Bharat Dynamics Limited was incorporated in 1970 as a public sector missile manufacturer under the Ministry of Defence.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 151, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   The Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 made which procurement category top priority?

   • ABuy (Global)
   • BCorrect answer: Buy (Indian-IDDM)
   • CBuy (Indian)
   • DBuy and Make (Indian)

   Landmark: The Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 made Buy (Indian-IDDM) the top-priority procurement category.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 151, point 10

10. Question 10Answer B

    Article 48 of Additional Protocol I (1977) lays down which principle for attacks on military objectives?

    • AProportionality
    • BCorrect answer: Distinction
    • CMilitary necessity
    • DNeutrality

    Doctrine: The principle of distinction in Article 48 of Additional Protocol I (1977) requires attacks to be directed only at military objectives, such as airfields.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 151, point 12

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