UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — HON’BLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA REVIEWS THE INTERNATIONAL FLEET REVIEW 2026 OFF VISAKHAPATNAM

Q1. In the context of the event held off Visakhapatnam on 18 February 2026, which one of the following best describes an 'International Fleet Review'?

  • A. A ceremonial inspection of assembled naval fleets, including invited foreign warships, by the Head of State
  • B. A competitive tactical war-game in which participating navies are ranked on combat performance
  • C. A closed-door conclave of naval chiefs to negotiate a binding maritime security treaty
  • D. A periodic audit of the Navy's fleet acquisition budget by the Ministry of Defence

Q2. From which single naval vessel, serving as the Presidential Yacht, did the President of India review the International Fleet Review 2026?

  • A. INS Vikrant
  • B. INS Sumedha
  • C. INS Sumitra
  • D. INS Delhi

Q3. The first International Fleet Review hosted by India, held at Mumbai in 2001, was reviewed by which President of India?

  • A. R. Venkataraman
  • B. K. R. Narayanan
  • C. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
  • D. Pranab Mukherjee

Q4. Counting the 2026 edition, how many International Fleet Reviews has India hosted so far?

  • A. Two
  • B. Three
  • C. Four
  • D. Five

Q5. INS Sumedha belongs to the Saryu class of 'Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels' (NOPVs). Which one of the following best describes the intended role of such a vessel?

  • A. A long-endurance patrol ship for EEZ surveillance, anti-piracy and support to fleet operations, independently or with the fleet
  • B. A submerged nuclear-powered platform for sustained undersea deterrent patrols
  • C. A large-displacement carrier whose primary role is launching and recovering fixed-wing combat aircraft
  • D. A shallow-draft riverine craft dedicated to inland waterway and harbour defence

Q6. With reference to INS Sumedha, consider the following statements: 1. It is a Saryu-class Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel built by an Indian defence public-sector shipyard. 2. It is affiliated to the Eastern Naval Command and based at Visakhapatnam. 3. It is India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. It is a Saryu-class Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel built by an Indian defence public-sector shipyard.
  2. It is affiliated to the Eastern Naval Command and based at Visakhapatnam.
  3. It is India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q7. The MAHASAGAR vision, unveiled in 2025, marked the evolution of the SAGAR vision after a gap of how many years since SAGAR's foundation was laid?

  • A. Five years
  • B. Ten years
  • C. Fifteen years
  • D. Twenty years

Q8. During a State visit to which single country in 2025 did the Prime Minister of India unveil the MAHASAGAR vision?

  • A. Mauritius
  • B. Maldives
  • C. Sri Lanka
  • D. Seychelles

Q9. With reference to the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), consider the following statements: 1. IONS was conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008, with India holding its inaugural chairmanship. 2. At the 2026 Conclave of Chiefs, India assumed the IONS chairmanship from the Royal Thai Navy. 3. The inaugural edition of IONS was held at Visakhapatnam. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. IONS was conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008, with India holding its inaugural chairmanship.
  2. At the 2026 Conclave of Chiefs, India assumed the IONS chairmanship from the Royal Thai Navy.
  3. The inaugural edition of IONS was held at Visakhapatnam.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q10. The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a forum that was conceived and is led on India's behalf exclusively by which one of the following?

  • A. The Indian Navy
  • B. The Ministry of External Affairs
  • C. The Indian Coast Guard
  • D. The National Maritime Foundation

Q11. Exercise MILAN 2026 was conducted by the Indian Navy, which functions under the administrative control of which Union ministry?

  • A. Ministry of Defence
  • B. Ministry of External Affairs
  • C. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
  • D. Ministry of Home Affairs

Q12. Under Article 53 of the Constitution, the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union is vested in the President. Which one of the following best describes the nature of this power?

  • A. A ceremonial supreme command whose exercise is regulated by law made by Parliament
  • B. An independent operational command authorising the President to direct military operations personally
  • C. A command that stands transferred to the Chief of Defence Staff once appointed
  • D. A command exercised solely at the discretion of the Raksha Mantri without reference to the President