Surveillance boost: Army to raise ‘Baaz Battalions’

Which one of the following pairs is **not** correctly matched ?

(Indian Army Corps) : (Headquarters)

1. A. 3 Corps : Dimapur
2. B. 4 Corps : Tezpur
3. C. 14 Corps : Leh
4. D. 33 Corps : Srinagar

With reference to India's defence, consider the following pairs:

Aircraft type – Description
I. Dornier-228 : Maritime patrol aircraft
II. IL-76 : Supersonic combat aircraft
III. C-17 Globemaster III : Military transport aircraft

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only two
3. C. All the three
4. D. None

Consider the following statements in respect of the Kho Kho World Cup:

I. The event was held in Delhi, India.
II. Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78–40 in the final to become the World Champion in men category.
III. Indian women beat Nepal with a score of 54–36 in the final to become the World Champion in women category.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. I only
2. B. II and III only
3. C. I and III only
4. D. I, II and III

Consider the following countries:

I. Austria
II. Bulgaria
III. Croatia
IV. Serbia
V. Sweden
VI. North Macedonia

How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?

1. A. Only three
2. B. Only four
3. C. Only five
4. D. All the six

Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct?

1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.
2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.
4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.

Select the answer using the code given below :

1. A. 1, 2 and 3
2. B. 1, 2 and 4
3. C. 1, 3 and 4
4. D. 2, 3 and 4

Consider the following pairs : Area of conflict mentioned in news Country where it is located
1. Donbas : Syria
2. Kachin : Ethiopia
3. Tigray : North Yemen

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only two
3. C. All three
4. D. None

Consider the following pairs :
Regions : often Reason for being in news
1. North Kivu and Ituri : War between Armenia and Azerbaijan
2. Nagorno-Karabakh : Insurgency in Mozambique
3. Kherson and Zaporizhzhia : Dispute between Israel and Lebanon

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only Two
3. C. All three
4. D. None

Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past for its very severe famine?

1. A. Angola
2. B. Costa Rica
3. C. Ecuador
4. D. Somalia

The term "Levant" often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?

1. A. Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores
2. B. Region along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco
3. C. Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa
4. D. The entire coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea.

Consider the following statements with regard to the film 'Boong':

1. The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the Children's and Family Film category.
2. The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi.
3. This is the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children's and Family Film category.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1, 2 and 3
2. B. 2 and 3 only
3. C. 1 and 2 only
4. D. 3 only

Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.

Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people’s needs in a country like India – Comment.

How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience.

Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.

Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.

Mahatma Jotirao Phule’s writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.

What is the primary objective behind the Indian Army's decision to raise 'Baaz Battalions'?

1. A. To enhance cyber warfare capabilities against adversaries.
2. B. To strengthen battlefield surveillance and intelligence gathering through specialized Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) operations.
3. C. To establish new infantry units for urban warfare scenarios.
4. D. To improve logistics and supply chain management in remote forward areas.

The establishment of 'Baaz Battalions' by the Indian Army is primarily driven by operational lessons learned from which of the following?

1. A. Counter-insurgency operations in the North-Eastern states.
2. B. Recent border standoffs along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.
3. C. UN peacekeeping missions in various global conflict zones.
4. D. Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations within India.

Which of the following best describes the function and scope of the newly formed 'Baaz Battalions' within the Indian Army?

1. A. They will focus solely on developing new missile defense systems for air defense.
2. B. They are designed to centralize and manage the entire lifecycle of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) operations, from deployment to intelligence analysis.
3. C. Their mandate is limited to providing air support for special forces operations in specific terrains.
4. D. They are responsible for training ground troops in anti-drone warfare tactics.

The Indian Army's decision to raise 'Baaz Battalions' signifies a strategic shift towards leveraging Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for enhanced battlefield capabilities. Discuss the significance of this move in modernizing India's defense preparedness and its implications for border security challenges.

Introduce the concept of Baaz Battalions and their purpose. Elaborate on their significance for defense modernization (e.g., real-time intelligence, rapid response, reduced human risk). Analyze their impact on managing border security challenges, citing specific examples like LAC and Operation Sindoor, and discuss how technology aids in surveillance and deterrence.

The establishment of 'Baaz Battalions' by the Indian Army is a direct outcome of operational lessons from recent border standoffs. Analyze how such policy interventions, driven by contemporary security challenges, contribute to the evolution of India's defense strategy and force restructuring.

Explain the context of Baaz Battalions as a policy intervention in defense. Analyze how operational lessons from specific security challenges (LAC, Operation Sindoor) directly influence and drive the evolution of defense strategy. Discuss the broader implications for force restructuring, technological integration, and future security preparedness, highlighting the adaptive nature of defense policy.