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"Operation Sindoor is testimony to India's up-to-date, up-to-the-mark, and up-to-the-standard defence preparedness, sharpened by the transformation of the defence sector through Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government's sustained efforts in the last 12 years, guided by the spirit of 'Nation First' and 'Forces First'," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath at an event in New Delhi on July 18, 2026.
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Critically examine the role of India's 'Nation First' and 'Forces First' resolve in enhancing its defence readiness.
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Operation Sindoor is a testament to which aspect of Indian Defence Forces?
Operation Sindoor is a reminder of the unmatched valour of the Indian Defence Forces, as described by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh.
The Government has issued how many positive indigenisation lists comprising 509 items?
The Government has issued five positive indigenisation lists, each comprising 509 items.
Consider the following statements regarding Defence Production: 1. The annual defence production reached a record high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in Financial Year (FY) 2025-26. 2. The Defence Forces have issued five positive indigenisation lists comprising 509 items and five by the Defence Public Sector Undertakings consisting of 5,012 items. 3. Defence exports have crossed an all-time high figure of Rs 38,000 crore from Rs 686 crore in FY 2013-14. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as it matches the fact (9). Statement 2 is also correct as it mentions the correct number of indigenisation lists and items, as per fact (8). Statement 3 is correct as it states the correct defence export figure, as per fact (10).
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s world-class defence readiness sharpened by Govt’s ‘Nation First’ & ‘Forces First’ resolve: Raksha Mantri Statement-II: The foundation laid over the past 12 years played a pivotal role in the successful execution of Operation Sindoor. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct as it matches the fact (1). Statement 2 is also correct as it mentions that the foundation laid over the past 12 years played a pivotal role in Operation Sindoor, which aligns with fact (7). Statement 2 explains why Operation Sindoor was successful, making s2_explains_s1 true.