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  1. Who is the current Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (as of 2024)?

    Answer: Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

    As of 2024, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari is the incumbent Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force. This is a factual piece of current affairs knowledge related to the Indian military leadership.

  2. Which aircraft is indigenously developed by India?

    Answer: Tejas

    The Tejas is a light, multirole fighter aircraft that has been indigenously designed and developed by India's Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The other options are foreign-made aircraft.

  3. Which day is celebrated as Air Force Day in India?

    Answer: October 8

    Indian Air Force Day is celebrated annually on October 8th. This date commemorates the official establishment of the Indian Air Force in 1932, marking its foundation and contributions to national security.

  4. Which is the highest gallantry award in India?

    Answer: Param Vir Chakra

    The Param Vir Chakra is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valor, self-sacrifice, or bravery in the presence of the enemy during wartime. It holds the highest prestige among all gallantry awards.

  5. The capital of France is:

    Answer: Paris

    Paris is widely recognized as the capital city of France. It is a major European city known for its cultural and historical significance.

  6. Which river is known as the longest in India?

    Answer: Ganga

    The River Ganga (Ganges) is considered the longest river flowing entirely within India, covering a significant portion of the country's northern plains. While other rivers like the Brahmaputra have longer total lengths, a substantial part of their course lies outside India.

  7. ISRO stands for:

    Answer: Indian Space Research Organisation

    ISRO is the widely recognized acronym for the Indian Space Research Organisation. It is India's national space agency, responsible for space-based applications, space exploration, and related technology development.

  8. Which Indian missile is known as a surface-to-surface ballistic missile?

    Answer: Agni

    The Agni series of missiles are a family of medium to intercontinental range ballistic missiles developed by India. They are specifically designed as surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, capable of delivering various payloads.

  9. Which is the motto of the Indian Air Force?

    Answer: Touch the Sky with Glory

    The motto of the Indian Air Force is "Nabhah Sprisham Deeptam," which translates to "Touch the Sky with Glory." This motto is inspired by a verse from the Bhagavad Gita, symbolizing their commitment to excellence and courage.

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