. Which date is celebrated as Army Day and why?
January 15. It is the day K.M. Cariappa took over the reins of the Indian Army
. Who is the present Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
Ram Nath Kovind
. What is the motto of the Indian Navy?
‘Sham No Varunah’
. Which 'elite' regiment's badge comprises the Ashoka borne aloft on an open parachute supported by crossed lances and held together by its title?
President’s Bodyguard
. One of the world's fastest operational cruise missiles, used by the Indian armed forces, is a portmanteau formed from the names of two water bodies. Name the missile and the water bodies.
Brahmos (Brahmaputra & Moskva)
. Fill in the blanks in this quote attributed to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw: “If anyone tells you he is never afraid, he is a liar or he is a _____”.
Gurkha
. Where are the headquarters of the Indian Army's Northern and Western Commands?
Udhampur and Chandi Mandir