CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Iron Fist is an Indian Air Force exercise held at Pokhran, Rajasthan.

Detailed explanation-2: -India-France Garuda Exercise 2022 IAF and FASF have been holding Garuda series of air exercises since the first in 2003 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, India. Subsequently, they were held in 2005, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2019. The latest in 2022 was held in Jodhpur.

Detailed explanation-3: -LCH Prachand: In a first, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been formally inducted into the Indian Airforce on October 3, 2022 at Jodhpur Airforce Station.

Detailed explanation-4: -By 2030, the IAF would be down to 28 squadrons as against the authorised strength of 42 squadrons. The induction of 83 Tejas Mk 1A is unlikely be completed before 2030 even under most optimistic estimates. The Su-30 MKI aircraft (nearly 300 aircraft) that form the mainstay are long overdue for upgrades.