Rafale
‘Sealed cover’ jurisprudence
‘Sealed cover’ jurisprudence of courts involves accepting information from government agencies in sealed envelopes that can be accessed only by the judges. About the ‘Sealed cover’ jurisprudence This is used by both Supreme Court and the lower courts. There is ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Flight Test of Marine version of Rafale
The marine version of the Rafale fighter jet was recently tested on INS Vikrant. The test conducted from the aircraft carrier was successful. About the test The test was conducted to check on the take-off of Rafale jet from aircraft ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India’s First Woman Rafale Pilot
Pilot Shivangi Singh is India’s first Woman Rafale pilot. She was a part of the Indian Air Force Tableau at the Republic Day celebrations. She joined the Indian Air Force in 2017. She is the only second woman pilot to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
UAE buys record 80 Rafale jets
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed 14 billion Euros of agreement with France for 80 Rafale warplanes. This is the biggest international order ever made for the Rafale jets. About the Deal UAE and France recently inked a 17 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Ex-Desert Knight 21: India-France Military exercise
India and France are to hold Ex-Desert Knight 21 exercise. It is a bilateral air exercise to be held between Indian Air Force and French air and Space Force. The Ex-Desert Knight 21 is to be held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Defence Canteens ban import of finished goods
The Government controlled Canteen Stores Department that operates canteens of defence forces are to ban the imported items. This is applicable to all the Fast Moving Consumer Goods and Liquor, consumer durables and footwear. Highlights Out of 5,500 items sold ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Rafale to join fleet of IAF
First Five Rafale aircraft is all set to join the fleet of IAF (Indian Air Force) at the Ambala Air Base on 10th September this year. The induction ceremony will be graced by Florence Parly, the French counterpart of Rajnath ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
First Batch of Rafale Jets Leave from France, to be inducted into IAF on 29th July
The first batch of the Rafale Aircraft has been sent from France and these five aircraft will be the first instalment of the 36 planes bought by India from France in Rs 59000 crores inter-governmental deal in 2016. These fighter ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020