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Q1medium

Consider the following statements about India-Russia defence cooperation: 1. BrahMos is a joint venture between DRDO and Rosoboronexport 2. S-400 is a surface-to-air missile system 3. INDRA exercises are conducted only between armies of both countries 4. Russia is India's largest defence supplier historically. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2easy

The 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' between India and Russia was declared in which year?

Q3hard

Which of the following best describes the current status of the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) project between India and Russia?

Q4medium

The CAATSA (Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act) primarily affects India's defence cooperation with Russia in which area?

Q5hard

Consider the following pairs: 1. INS Vikramaditya - Aircraft Carrier 2. Akula-class - Nuclear Submarine 3. Kamov Ka-226T - Transport Helicopter 4. Igla-S - Anti-tank Missile. How many pairs given above are correctly matched?