Balakot Strike Current Affairs, GK & News
India approaches ICAO
India has approached the world body ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) after Pakistan denied permission for PM Modi to use its air space. The overflight clearances are granted by other countries according to ICAO guidelines. PM Modi is to visit Saudi Arabia to attend the Future Investment Initiative. In September 2019, Pakistan rejected India’s plea ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Balakot Strike • Chicago Convention • ICAO • India-Saudi Arabia • PM Modi • President Ram Nath Kovind • UN
IAF inks Rs 300 crore deal to procure SPICE 2000 bombs from Israel
Indian Air Force (IAF) signed Rs.300 crore deal with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, an Israeli defence firm to procure a batch of SPICE 2000 guided bombs. Key Highlights The order for bombs was placed under Special Financial Powers given by government to armed forces for emergency purchases. The bombs are expected to be supplied ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Balakot Strike • CRPF • Defence Procurement Deal • India- Pakistan • India-Israel • Indian Air Force • Indian Army • Indian Navy • Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems • Pulwama attack • Rafael Advanced Defense Systems • Sophisticated Guidance System • SPICE 2000 Bombs • SPICE kit • SPICE-1000 • SPICE-2000
Pakistan to observe February 27 as ‘Operation Swift Retort’
Pakistan will observe the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) retaliatory action on 27th February 2019 against India as ‘Operation Swift Retort’. Key Highlights It was mentioned at PAF’s Air Staff presentation, which is held quarterly every year to take stock of operational preparedness of the force. According to PAF, “swift response” demonstrates their firm resolve, capacity ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Abhinandan Varthaman • Aircraft • Balakot Strike • Bison • Defence • F-16 • IAF • India • Jaish-E-Mohammed • MiG-21 • MiG-21 Bison • Operation Swift Retort • PAF • Pakistan • Pakistan Air Force • Pulwama
Pakistan to observe February 27 as 'Operation Swift Retort'
Pakistan will observe the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) retaliatory action on 27th February 2019 against India as ‘Operation Swift Retort’. Key Highlights It was mentioned at PAF’s Air Staff presentation, which is held quarterly every year to take stock of operational preparedness of the force. According to PAF, “swift response” demonstrates their firm resolve, capacity ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Abhinandan Varthaman • Aircraft • Balakot Strike • Bison • Defence • F-16 • IAF • India • Jaish-E-Mohammed • MiG-21 • MiG-21 Bison • Operation Swift Retort • PAF • Pakistan • Pakistan Air Force • Pulwama