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Indian Body Defence Research and Development Organisation
Asked 14 times across 7 UPSC exams over 19 years (2007–2026), peaking in 2024.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 4 of 14 PYQs
- Most asked in 2024
- Recurs across 8 years (2007–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2007 → CDS 2016 → GEO 2021 → ESE 2022 → LDCE 2023 → NDA 2024 → CAPF 2024
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (13 of 14) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2026
The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) recently introduced a national standard to test and assess bomb disposal system. Which of the following statements with regard to this system is/are correct?
- The new standard is known as IS 19445: 2025
- It will improve interoperability of equipment across agencies
- It was developed by TBRL, DRDO in collaboration with the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia
- A 1, 2 and 3
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 2 only ✓
- D 1 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Science & Technology › Defence Tech
CDS2026
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in December 2025. Which of the following statements is/are correct in the context of this MoU ?
- This MoU aims to foster collaboration in the areas of training and technology support for defence and internal security
- RRU is an institution of eminence under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Select the answer
using the codes given below :
- A 1 only ✓
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Defence & Military Studies › Defence Institutions
NDA2026
With reference to defence cooperation between India and Russia, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- BrahMos Cruise Missile system is jointly developed by India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya (NPOM)
- The production site of the Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) joint venture is in Korwa, Madhya Pradesh under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. Select the answer
using the code given below.
- A I only ✓
- B II only
- C Both I and II
- D Neither I nor II
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Defence & Military Studies › Weaponry & Equipment
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