Defence & Police — Set 5

Correct Answer: A. Chief of Defence Staff

• **Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)** = CDS is the highest-ranking uniformed officer in the Indian Armed Forces. • General Bipin Rawat was the **first person** to hold this prestigious appointment. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Chief of Departmental Staff]: Incorrect full form; [Commander of Defence Services]: Incorrect full form; [Central Defence Secretary]: Incorrect full form.

Correct Answer: C. Armed Forces Medical College

• **Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)** = AFMC is a premier medical institution located in Pune. • It was established in **1948** to provide trained medical officers to the Indian Armed Forces. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Army Forces Medical Command]: Incorrect full form; [Air Force Medical Center]: Incorrect full form; [Armed Forces Medicine Corps]: Incorrect full form.

Correct Answer: B. Marine Commandos

• **Marine Commandos (MARCOS)** = MARCOS is the elite special forces unit of the Indian Navy. • This unit was originally established in **1987** and modeled after the US Navy SEALs. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Maritime Combat Squad]: Incorrect full form; [Maritime Action Commandos]: Incorrect full form; [Marine Reconnaissance Corps]: Incorrect full form.

Correct Answer: B. Strategic Forces Command

• **Strategic Forces Command (SFC)** = SFC is responsible for the management and administration of India's nuclear weapons stockpile. • It was created in **2003** and reports to the National Security Advisor. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Special Forces Command]: Incorrect full form; [Sovereign Forces Command]: Incorrect full form; [Security Forces Council]: Incorrect full form.

Correct Answer: D. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

• **Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)** = BARC is India's premier nuclear research facility. • It is headquartered in **Trombay, Mumbai**, and was founded by Dr. Homi J. Bhabha. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Bhabha Advanced Research Centre]: Incorrect full form; 'Atomic' is the correct term; [Bureau of Atomic Research Command]: Incorrect full form; [Bharat Atomic Research Council]: Incorrect full form; 'Bhabha' and 'Centre' are correct.

Correct Answer: D. Indian Space Research Organisation

• **Indian Space Research Organisation** = It is the primary space agency of the Government of India. • **1969** — This is the year ISRO was founded to harness space technology for national development. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Option A]: 'International Space Reform Office' is not the correct full form; [Option B]: 'Indian Scientific Research Organization' incorrectly uses 'Scientific Research' instead of 'Space Research'; [Option C]: 'Independent Space Research Organization' incorrectly uses 'Independent' instead of 'Indian'.

Correct Answer: C. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

• **Unmanned Aerial Vehicle** = It is a type of aircraft commonly known as a drone, used without a human pilot on board. • **drones** — These vehicles are utilized for surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeted strikes. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Option A]: 'United Aerial Vehicle' is not the correct full form; [Option B]: 'Unmanned Attack Vessel' incorrectly uses 'Attack Vessel' instead of 'Aerial Vehicle'; [Option D]: 'Universal Aerial Vehicle' is not the correct full form.

Correct Answer: C. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle

• **Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle** = It is used by ISRO to launch heavier satellites into orbit. • **cryogenic engine** — This engine is utilized in its third stage for high performance and is essential for placing communication satellites into geostationary orbits. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Option A]: 'Global System Launch Vessel' is not the correct full form; [Option B]: 'Global Satellite Launch Vehicle' incorrectly uses 'Global' instead of 'Geosynchronous'; [Option D]: 'Geosynchronous System Launch Vehicle' incorrectly uses 'System' instead of 'Satellite'.

Correct Answer: C. Airborne Warning and Control System

• **Airborne Warning and Control System** = It is a mobile radar station designed to detect aircraft and ships. • **long-range surveillance** — This system provides long-range surveillance and command and control functions for tactical aviation. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Option A]: 'Airborne Weapon and Command System' incorrectly uses 'Weapon and Command' instead of 'Warning and Control'; [Option B]: 'Advanced Warning and Combat System' incorrectly uses 'Advanced' and 'Combat' instead of 'Airborne' and 'Control'; [Option D]: 'Aerial Warning and Control Service' incorrectly uses 'Aerial' and 'Service' instead of 'Airborne' and 'System'.

Correct Answer: D. Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System

• **Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System** = It is an independent regional navigation system commercially known as NavIC. • **seven satellites** — The system consists of a constellation of seven satellites, providing accurate position information service to users in India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Option A]: 'International Regional Navigation Satellite System' incorrectly uses 'International' instead of 'Indian'; [Option B]: 'Indian Research Navigation Satellite System' incorrectly uses 'Research' instead of 'Regional'; [Option C]: 'Integrated Regional Naval Satellite System' incorrectly uses 'Integrated' and 'Naval' instead of 'Indian' and 'Navigation'.