AFCAT General Awareness & Military Knowledge 4

Question 1

What is 'NOTAM' in aviation terminology?

Accepted Answer

Notice to Airmen

Answer

NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) is a notice containing essential information about the state of the air navigation system.

Question 2

India's space agency ISRO successfully conducted its first human spaceflight program named:

Accepted Answer

Gaganyaan

Answer

Gaganyaan is India's human spaceflight program aimed at sending Indian astronauts to space aboard an indigenous spacecraft.

Question 3

Which defense exercise is conducted jointly by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force?

Accepted Answer

Exercise Trishakti

Answer

Exercise Trishakti is a tri-services exercise conducted by the Indian Armed Forces to test joint operational capabilities.

Question 4

The 'Warsaw Pact' was a military alliance led by which country during the Cold War?

Accepted Answer

Soviet Union

Answer

The Warsaw Pact (1955–1991) was a collective defense treaty led by the Soviet Union, countering NATO in Eastern Europe.

Question 5

In the context of fighter aircraft, what does 'BVR' capability refer to?

Accepted Answer

Beyond Visual Range combat

Answer

BVR (Beyond Visual Range) refers to air-to-air combat using missiles that can engage targets beyond the pilot's line of sight.

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