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  • Question
  • Who conducted mega exercise 'Vayu Shakti' in Pokhran, Rajasthan?


  • Options
  • A. Indian Air Force
  • B. Indian Army
  • C. Indian Coast Guard
  • D. Indian Navy

  • Correct Answer
  • Indian Air Force 

    Explanation
    Indian Air Force conducted mega exercise 'Vayu Shakti' in Pokhran, Rajasthan. The exercise was carried out day and night where the IAF showcased firepower capability of indigenously developed platforms and efficacy of missiles. For the first time, the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALP) and the Akash surface-to-air missile were deployed in the military exercise. MiG-29 fighter jet also participated in the exercise. The capability of Griffin Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) a laser-guided bomb system was also showcased in the exercise. The honorary group captain of the IAF, Sachin Tendulkar was present during the exercise.

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    • Options
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    • Options
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    • Options
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    • Options
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    • Options
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