Which organization contributes to military technology conversion alongside the Indian Army?

IITs and research establishments

Easy Free Current Affairs Defence Current Affairs

Important Days Quiz

Remember important dates and understand why national and international observances matter.

20 Questions

30 min Duration

40% To pass

1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

This quiz has 20 questions.
You have 30 minutes. The quiz submits automatically when time runs out.
You need 40% to pass.
There is no negative marking.
You can mark questions for review and return to them before submitting.
Correct answers and explanations are shown after you submit.

Sample Questions & Answers

A preview of 12 questions from this quiz, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempt the full, timed quiz to be scored and earn XP.

Question 1
Which year did the Indian Army designate as the Year of Networking and Data Centricity?
- 2025
- 2024
- 2026 Correct answer
- 2027
Explanation: The Indian Army designated 2026 as the Year of Networking and Data Centricity.
Question 2
Approximately how many capability-development projects was the Indian Army pursuing in its technology push?
- 300 Correct answer
- 30
- 100
- 600
Explanation: Around 300 capability-development projects were reported.
Question 3
Which technology was among the Army's modernization priorities?
- AI-powered cloud systems
- 6G
- All of these Correct answer
- Quantum computing
Explanation: Reports highlighted 6G, quantum computing and AI-powered cloud systems.
Question 4
Which organization contributes to military technology conversion alongside the Indian Army?
- Only sports federations
- IITs and research establishments Correct answer
- Only banks
- Only state police
Explanation: IITs and research establishments were involved in converting technologies for military use.
Question 5
How many technology clusters were identified for the Army's modernization push?
- 16 Correct answer
- 8
- 12
- 25
Explanation: Sixteen technology clusters were identified.
Question 6
Which award category recognized defence and CAPF personnel with 78 honours before Independence Day 2026?
- Literary awards
- Film awards
- Gallantry awards Correct answer
- Sports awards
Explanation: The President approved 78 gallantry awards for Defence Forces and CAPF personnel.
Question 7
How many of those gallantry awards were posthumous?
- 5
- 30
- 25
- 13 Correct answer
Explanation: Thirteen awards were posthumous.
Question 8
Who approved the 78 gallantry awards?
- Home Minister Amit Shah
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- President Droupadi Murmu Correct answer
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu approved the awards.
Question 9
Which military medical post was assigned to Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja?
- DGMO
- CNS
- DGAFMS Correct answer
- CAS
Explanation: He was appointed Director General Armed Forces Medical Services.
Question 10
When does Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja's DGAFMS appointment take effect?
- 31 August 2026 Correct answer
- 1 September 2026
- 1 August 2026
- 15 August 2026
Explanation: His appointment takes effect from 31 August 2026.
Question 11
Which defence-related sector was highlighted as a priority in the 2026 Independence Day address?
- Only tourism
- Only textiles
- Defence and critical minerals Correct answer
- Only fisheries
Explanation: The address emphasized defence and critical minerals as strategic priorities.
Question 12
Which technology can help the Army connect battlefield systems and data more effectively?
- Fax machines
- Typewriters
- Networking Correct answer
- Analog film
Explanation: Networking is central to data-centric military operations.