AFCAT General Awareness & Military Knowledge 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Cope India

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Medal of Honor

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Airborne Warning and Control System

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

BrahMos

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Surya Kiran

Answer

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

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