CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country launches its first home built aircraft carrier?
A
India
B
Nepal
C
Canada
D
China
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The new aircraft carrier is India’s second–the first one was built in the former Soviet Union.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first purpose-designed aircraft carrier to be laid down was HMS Hermes (1924) in 1918. Japan began work on Hōshō the following year. In December 1922, Hōshō became the first to be commissioned, while Hermes was commissioned in February 1924.

Detailed explanation-3: -INS Vikrant (R11)-India’s First Aircraft Carrier On March 04, 1961 it was commissioned as Vikrant in its first avatar.

Detailed explanation-4: -The United Kingdom, India and China each operate two aircraft carriers. France and Russia each operate a single aircraft carrier with a capacity of 30 to 60 fighters. Italy operates two light V/STOL carriers and Spain operates one V/STOL aircraft-carrying assault ship.

Detailed explanation-5: -In February 1955, HMS Ark Royal became the first carrier to be constructed and launched with the deck, followed in the same year by the lead ships of the British Majestic-class (HMAS Melbourne) and the American Forrestal-class (USS Forrestal).

There is 1 question to complete.