Air Force & Aircraft — Set 9
Defence GK · वायु सेना और विमान · Questions 81–90 of 160
IAF conducted Operation Rahat (2013) to provide relief during:
Correct Answer: A. Uttarakhand floods
Operation Rahat was conducted by the IAF in June 2013 to provide relief during the catastrophic floods in Uttarakhand. The IAF evacuated over 19,000 people and transported tons of relief material. It was one of the largest humanitarian relief operations in India's history conducted by the IAF.
The IAF conducted Operation Rahat (2015) to evacuate people from:
Correct Answer: A. Yemen
Operation Rahat (2015) was conducted to evacuate Indian nationals and other foreign nationals from Yemen during the civil war and Saudi Arabian airstrikes. The IAF and Indian Navy worked together to evacuate over 4,600 people. The operation also rescued nationals of 48 other countries from Yemen.
Air Force Station Tezpur is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Assam
Air Force Station Tezpur is located in Tezpur, Assam in northeast India. It is under the Eastern Air Command. Tezpur is strategically located near the China border and is one of the important bases in northeastern India. It was used during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
Air Force Station Hasimara is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A. West Bengal
Air Force Station Hasimara is located in Alipurduar district of West Bengal, near the borders of Bhutan and China. It has been activated as the base for India's second Rafale squadron (No. 101 Squadron). Its strategic location makes it important for monitoring the eastern Himalayan region.
The IAF's AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) is envisioned as:
Correct Answer: A. A 5th generation stealth fighter
The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is India's ambitious program to develop a 5th generation stealth fighter aircraft. Being developed by ADA and HAL, the AMCA will feature stealth technology, internal weapons bay, and supercruise capability. It is expected to fly in the early 2030s.
The Tejas Mk1A is an improved variant that primarily features:
Correct Answer: A. AESA radar and improved electronic warfare suite
The Tejas Mk1A is an upgraded variant featuring an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, an advanced electronic warfare suite, a mid-air refuelling probe, and increased weapons payload. The IAF has ordered 83 Tejas Mk1A aircraft from HAL, the largest single-type defence procurement order in Indian history.
The IAF's Jaguar IM is used for which specialized role?
Correct Answer: A. Maritime attack with anti-ship missiles
The Jaguar IM (International Maritime) is the IAF's dedicated maritime attack aircraft equipped with AGAVE radar and can carry the Sea Eagle anti-ship missile. It is operated by No. 6 Squadron 'Dragons' at Air Force Station Pune for maritime strike roles in the Arabian Sea region.
IAF currently aims to maintain how many fighter squadrons?
Correct Answer: A. 42
The Indian Air Force currently aims to maintain a strength of 42 fighter squadrons as its authorised strength. However, the current strength is significantly less at around 30-32 squadrons. The IAF plans to build up through induction of Tejas Mk1A, Rafale, and future platforms like AMCA.
The IAF's CATS Warrior is a:
Correct Answer: A. Unmanned wingman drone
The CATS (Combat Air Teaming System) Warrior is an indigenously developed unmanned wingman drone being developed by HAL and DRDO for the IAF. It is designed to fly alongside manned fighter aircraft, carry weapons, and perform various missions. It is part of India's push toward AI-enabled air combat.
The IAF's Rafale aircraft is equipped with which advanced air-to-air missile?
Correct Answer: A. MBDA Meteor
The Rafale aircraft operated by the IAF is equipped with the MBDA Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. The Meteor has a range of over 150 km and a 'no-escape zone' significantly larger than previous generation missiles. It is considered one of the most capable air-to-air missiles in the world.