CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -It is the biggest and largest air base in Asia. Its area measured 14 km rounded and 55 square kilometres (21 sq mi). This base celebrates Air Force Day on 8 October. It is located near Loni Ghaziabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh in the National Capital Region on the outskirts of Delhi, close to the Hindon River.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8 every year. Every year, the Air Force Day is celebrated at Hindon base in presence of IAF chief and senior officials of the three armed forces.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian Air Force is headquartered in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-4: -These are grouped into seven commands: Western Air Command at New Delhi, Eastern Air Command at Shillong, Central Air Command at Prayagraj, Southern Air Command at Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), South Western Air Command at Gandhinagar, Training Command at Bengaluru and Maintenance Command at Nagpur.

Detailed explanation-5: -Back in October 8, 1932, the Indian Air Force was officially established by the erstwhile British regime. The first operational squadron was created in 1933 with six RAF-trained officers and 19 Havai Sepoys (air soldiers).