 |  Defence Technology 32 Flashcards |  Start |
 | Fill in the blank: Hypersonic missiles can travel at speeds of Mach ___ or faster. |  Card: 1 / 32 |
| 5 | Card: 2 / 32 |
| What is the significance of the 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat' initiative in India's defence sector? | Card: 3 / 32 |
| It aims for self-sufficiency in defence production, reducing dependency on imports and fostering domestic manufacturing. | Card: 4 / 32 |
| The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on directed-energy weapons like ___ and ___. | Card: 5 / 32 |
| KALI and DURGA | Card: 6 / 32 |
| What role do military drones play in modern warfare? | Card: 7 / 32 |
| Military drones are used for surveillance, intelligence gathering, and target acquisition. | Card: 8 / 32 |
| What are the five operational domains of modern warfare? | Card: 9 / 32 |
| Land, sea, air, space, and cyber/electromagnetic spectrum. | Card: 10 / 32 |
| True or False: The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is an example of a conventional defence technology. | Card: 11 / 32 |
| False. AMCA is an emerging technology as it is a stealth fighter aircraft under development. | Card: 12 / 32 |
| Fill in the blank: The Indian missile system known as ___ is a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. | Card: 13 / 32 |
| INS Arihant | Card: 14 / 32 |
| What is the purpose of the Technology Development Fund (TDF) in India's defence sector? | Card: 15 / 32 |
| To provide financial assistance for the development and manufacturing of defence equipment by Indian companies. | Card: 16 / 32 |
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| What are the challenges facing India's defence sector regarding technological parity? | Card: 17 / 32 |
| India needs to identify and absorb niche technologies to maintain parity with adversaries like China. | Card: 18 / 32 |
| True or False: The United States is the largest supplier of arms to India. | Card: 19 / 32 |
| False. Russia is the largest supplier, followed by France. | Card: 20 / 32 |
| What is the function of the Strategic Partnership Model (SPM) in India’s defence sector? | Card: 21 / 32 |
| To promote joint ventures between Indian and foreign companies for defence manufacturing. | Card: 22 / 32 |
| True or False: India has a robust and fully integrated defence R&D ecosystem. | Card: 23 / 32 |
| False. India lacks a robust defence R&D ecosystem, which limits innovation. | Card: 24 / 32 |
| What is the significance of the MoU between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and GE Aerospace? | Card: 25 / 32 |
| It is for the joint production of the F414 fighter jet engine, crucial for India's Light Combat Aircraft MK II program. | Card: 26 / 32 |
| True or False: India’s defence budget is approximately 5% of its GDP. | Card: 27 / 32 |
| False. It is approximately 1.9% of its GDP. | Card: 28 / 32 |
| What are the potential benefits of integrating MSMEs and start-ups into India's defence supply chain? | Card: 29 / 32 |
| They could harness innovation and enhance the development of indigenous military technologies. | Card: 30 / 32 |
| True or False: India is among the top 25 countries exporting defence equipment. | Card: 31 / 32 |
| True | Card: 32 / 32 |
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