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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which ministry clears proposal to procure 6 Apache attack helicopters for Army?
A
Ministry of Telecommunication
B
Ministry of Finance
C
Ministry of Defence
D
Ministry of External Affairs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian Air Force has a fleet of 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, and in 2020, Boeing signed an agreement with the Government of India for the acquisition of six more Apache helicopters for the Indian Army.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Army, after a long turf war with the Indian Air Force (IAF), over the ownership of attack helicopters, ordered 6 Apaches from Boeing in 2020 for $930 million.

Detailed explanation-3: -In line with this, India signed a deal for six more Apaches, for the Army, at a cost of around $800 million in February 2020.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian Air Force operates a fleet of 15 Boeing-made Chinook helicopters, which were acquired from the US under a Rs 8, 048-crore deal in September 2015.

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