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