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What are the features of RCS- UDAN 4.0?
Under the fourth version of the government’s regional connectivity scheme UDAN 4.0, a total of 78 additional routes have been approved by the aviation ministry. It will further boost regional connectivity in remote areas of the country. Features The prime focus of the latest round will be on the North Eastern Region, states with hilly ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: 4th Round of UDAN • Flight • Helicopters • Ministry of Civil Aviation • UDAN-RCS • Ude desh ka aam nagrik
HAL to set up logistics bases in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is to set up logistics bases in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. This is to entice them towards buying India’s military helicopters and Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. Highlights The HAL is working towards increasing defence exports and help India achieve its 5 billion USD defence target. It will also ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Dhruv • Hal • Helicopters • India-Indonesia • india-malaysia • India-Sri Lanka • India-Vietnam • LCA-Tejas • West Asia
Defence purchases from USA
India’s decision to buy American helicopters: MH-60 Romeo Seahawk, AH-64E Apache is being called the biggest takeaway from Trump’s visit to India. What can MH-60 Romeo Seahawk helicopter be used for? The MH-60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters are to be procured for the Indian Navy. It is used to track and hunt ships. It is an ..
Topics: Anti-submarine warfare • Anti-tank Warfare • Defence Equipment • Helicopters • India-USA Relations • Indian Navy
Exercise ‘Apharan’ conducted by Southern Naval Command
A large scale Anti Hijacking Exercise named ‘Apharan’ was conducted off the Port of Kochi on Wednesday, 18th December 2019 by the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy in collaboration with Indian Coast Gaurd (ICG), all concerned stakeholders and the Cochin Port Trust. This was the first time that such a large scale exercise ..
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Cochin Port Trust • Exercise Apharan • Helicopters • Indian Coast Gaurd(ICG) • Indian Navy • kerela • Southern Naval Command
2 Marines killed in helicopter crash
Two marine corps died after their helicopter crashed near Arizona. The members were flying AH – 1Z Viper helicopter. They were on a routine training mission as a part of weapons and tactics instructor course. The identities of the pilots have not yet been released. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Topics: Attack helicopters • Bell AH-1Z Viper • Cobra Troopers • Helicopters • HMLAT-303 • Military aircraft
IAF inducts 4 Heavy-Lift Chinook helicopters
Indian Air Force has formally inducted the 4 heavy-lift Chinook helicopters which will be deployed at Chandigarh’s Air Force Station 12 Wing. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa announced the induction at a ceremony held at Air Force base in Chandigarh. These helicopters are capable of vertical lift and heavy lifting in hilly areas. He said ..
Topics: Boeing CH-47 Chinook • Helicopters • Indian Air Force • Rotorcraft