CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Bengaluru, July 8, 2022: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed an agreement to create a new joint venture intended to develop helicopter engines. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by Mr.

Detailed explanation-2: -The helicopter is suitable for commuting, observation, surveillance, logistics support, rescue operations and high altitude missions.

Detailed explanation-3: -HAL has supplied Dhruv, Lancer, Chetak & Cheetah helicopters and Do-228 aircraft to international customers and is also providing product support for the above platforms.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Cheetah helicopter known as Alouette II is a light helicopter originally manufactured by Sud Aviation and later Aérospatiale, both of France. The Cheetah is the rechristened Lama which has been derived from the Alouette II.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is an aerospace and defense company, owned by the government of India.