Monday 19 January 2015
GK Update - 17th January 2015
i. The first of the indigenously-built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is likely to be handed over to the Indian Air Force. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is expected to hand over the aircraft to Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha.
ii. This will start the process of induction of fighters being built at home under a project that was commenced in 1983 and has already cost the exchequer over Rs.17,000 crores.
iii. 20 aircraft will be built by 2017-2018, to make the first squadron of the aircraft.
iv. The LCA programme was initiated in 1983 to replace the ageing MiG-21s in Indian Air force's combat fleet but has missed several deadlines due to several reasons.
Exam 18th January 2015 (Evening Shift)
Some of the GK Questions asked in NIACL Associate exam on 18th January 2015 (Evening Shift)
- Venue of 19th national youth festival - Guwahati, assam
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