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General Awareness & Military Knowledge Flashcards

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  1. Which Indian Air Force exercise involves joint training with the United States Air Force?

    Answer: Cope India

    Cope India is a bilateral air exercise conducted between the Indian Air Force and the United States Air Force.

  2. The 'Param Vir Chakra' is awarded for acts of valor in the face of the enemy — what is its equivalent in the US military?

    Answer: Medal of Honor

    The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military decoration, equivalent to India's Param Vir Chakra.

  3. What does the abbreviation 'AWACS' stand for in military aviation?

    Answer: Airborne Warning and Control System

    AWACS stands for Airborne Warning and Control System, a type of aircraft providing surveillance and command functions.

  4. Which missile system is jointly developed by India and Russia and is considered the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile?

    Answer: BrahMos

    BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia.

  5. The Indian Air Force's aerobatic display team is known as:

    Answer: Surya Kiran

    Surya Kiran is the IAF's aerobatic display team, performing precision flying demonstrations at air shows.

  6. Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to declare a national emergency?

    Answer: Article 352

    Article 352 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to proclaim a National Emergency on grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.

  7. What is the role of a 'Forward Air Controller' (FAC) in military operations?

    Answer: To direct aircraft to ground targets from a forward position

    A Forward Air Controller directs combat aircraft to engage ground targets from a position close to the front line.

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