Air India Quiz

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On 1st November 2025, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav launched the ‘PM Shri Aerial Tourism Helicopter Service’ at Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, on Madhya Pradesh’s 70th foundation day. Madhya Pradesh became the first Indian state to introduce both Air Ambulance and Helicopter Tourism Services under its intra-state air connectivity initiative. The project aims to make air travel an experiential journey combining faith, spirituality, tourism, and convenience. It seeks to boost intra-state connectivity, promote tourism, and generate local employment and entrepreneurship in rural and semi-urban regions.

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India has ended its military presence at the Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan after the bilateral agreement with Tajikistan expired around four years ago. The Ayni Airbase, located 10 km west of Dushanbe, was built in the Soviet era and later renovated by India. India spent around $100 million upgrading the base with runway extensions, shelters, fuel depots, and air traffic control facilities. Su-30MKI jets and around 200 Indian personnel from the Army and Air Force were once deployed there. All Indian personnel and equipment were withdrawn by 2022. The base initially supported the Northern Alliance in its fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan.

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Recently, the Prime Minister of India celebrated Deepavali aboard INS Vikrant and praised armed forces’ unity during Operation Sindoor. INS Vikrant is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft carrier. It was designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by M/s Cochin Shipyard Limited. The carrier was commissioned in 2022. It measures 262 metres in length and 62 metres in width, with 14 decks. Its full-load displacement is 43,000 tonnes.

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has overtaken China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) to rank 3rd globally in the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) 2025 rankings. The United States Air Force (USAF) ranks 1st, followed by Russia (2nd), while India (3rd) surpasses China (4th). The Indian Naval Aviation ranks 27th globally. The ranking reflects India’s growing air dominance and strategic strength in the Indo-Pacific region.

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India celebrates Air Force Day every year on October 8, marking the establishment of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1932. In 2025, India celebrated its 93rd Air Force Day on Wednesday, October 8, honouring the IAF’s courage, sacrifice, and bravery. The 2025 theme focused on the IAF’s role in Operation Sindoor. The IAF’s first operational flight took off on April 1, 1933. It has grown from a small unit into the world’s fourth-largest air force, contributing to defence and humanitarian missions. The main parade was held at Hindon Air Base, while the flypast is scheduled in Guwahati in mid-November.

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Recently, on September 26, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) bid farewell to its iconic MiG-21 fighter jets. MiG-21 served since 1963, playing a major role in the 1965 India-Pakistan War, 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, and 1999 Kargil conflict. India procured over 700 MiG-21s, including the upgraded Bison variant with modern avionics and missiles. India is boosting defence with S-400 missile systems and indigenous Akashteer air defence system. India also plans to upgrade 84 Su-30MKI jets under the Super-30 program.

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Agra Airport is proposed to be renamed after Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, a prominent leader from Uttar Pradesh.

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Malavikagnimitra was written by Kalidasa; the other pairs have incorrect author-work associations.

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Option 3 is correct. Sonbhadra, located in the southern plateau zone, primarily features red and black soils rather than alluvial loam.

1. Terai region is characterized by silty clay soils due to its proximity to Himalayan rivers.
2. Western Doab features sandy loam suitable for agriculture.
3. Eastern Gangetic Plains have Banjar and Bhat soil types.

Only option 4 is incorrectly matched.

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Gorakhpur Airport hosts the Central Air Command with SEPECAT Jaguar jets and Mil Mi-17 helicopters.